ENR Webinar: How Accounting Software Can Benefit All Construction Operations
Join Engineering News-Record (ENR) for a 60-minute webinar exploring how modern accounting software is transforming financial and operational performance across the construction industry. As contractors face increasing demands for efficiency, transparency, and accuracy, integrated financial systems have become essential
Guided by History, Inspired by Change: Turning the Cobbs Creek Campus
This month, Carpenters’ Company will host a gathering at the newly dedicated TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek for a special program exploring the history, restoration, and future vision of the Cobbs Creek campus. The event will feature opening
The 2025 Construction Excellence Awards Reimagined
On November 18, GBCA proudly hosted the 28th Annual Construction Excellence Awards, bringing together members, partners, and industry leaders for an evening dedicated to recognizing the region’s most outstanding construction achievements. This year marked a major transformation of the
GBCA Member Spotlight: James J. Clearkin, Inc.
For more than a century, James J. Clearkin, Inc. has been a trusted construction management and general contracting firm serving institutions and businesses across the Delaware Valley. Established in 1918 by company founder James J. Clearkin, Sr., the firm
GBCA CLC Supports Preston & Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger
On November 12, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and members took part in Preston & Steve’s 2025 Camp Out for Hunger at Stateside Live!. The event included a live broadcast of the show and a large-scale donation drop-off supporting
GBCA’s Eggs & Insights Focuses on Workforce Wellness
On November 20, GBCA hosted an Eggs & Insights program at the Laborers’ Training Center in Philadelphia. Attendees gathered for breakfast and a focused conversation on supporting employees’ mental health, connecting workers with resources, and building a stronger culture
GBCA Members Recognized as City & State Pennsylvania’s 2025 Impact Honorees
GBCA proudly congratulates the members recognized in City & State Pennsylvania’s 2025 Impact list. This annual honor celebrates leaders across the commonwealth who are shaping Pennsylvania’s future through their influence, innovation, and commitment to strengthening their industries and communities.
Torrado Construction Delivers New Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia
Torrado Construction has completed the new Vare Recreation Center in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of South Philadelphia, bringing a vibrant and modern community space to the heart of the area. Built from the ground up through Philadelphia’s Rebuild Project,
GBCA Member Spotlight: Carr & Duff
Carr & Duff is a full-service electrical construction contractor delivering comprehensive solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and utility clients. The firm specializes in power distribution, emergency and standby power systems, outdoor and roadway lighting, substation work, and complex infrastructure
Honoring Excellence: Finalists and Winners of the 28th Annual Construction Excellence Awards
The 28th Annual Construction Excellence Awards brought together hundreds of GBCA members at the National Constitution Center on November 18, 2025, to celebrate the highest levels of craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence across the union commercial construction industry. This year









