INTECH Construction Marks Topping Off at the Princeton Plasma Innovation Center
INTECH Construction recently celebrated a major milestone on the Princeton Plasma Innovation Center (PPIC) project with the completion of the structure’s frame and the placement of the final, highest piece of steel. The topping off ceremony marked an important
NAWIC Philadelphia Hosts Annual Block Kids Event
On Saturday, November 8, the Philadelphia chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) hosted its annual Block Kids competition at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Hall, welcoming more than 150 students in grades 1–6 for
Holiday Schedule: Thanksgiving 2025
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, PLASTERERS, LABORERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS & RODSETTERS Not a paid holiday. If worked, they are paid
GBCA Member Spotlight: Barnhart NE
Barnhart NE's Philadelphia Branch (formerly Hake Rigging) brings more than 100 years of specialty rigging and millwright expertise to the region. As part of one of North America’s largest heavy lift and heavy transport organizations, the Philadelphia team combines
Fair Chance Hiring: Leading with Policy Event
Join The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia for a focused conversation on the implementation of Philadelphia’s Fair Chance Hiring legislation, which expands employment protections for individuals with criminal histories and updates employer requirements when reviewing conviction records during
GBCA Engages with Future Trades Professionals at Williamson College Career Fair
On November 5, GBCA participated in the Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair held on the school’s campus in Media, PA. Joined by more than 180 companies, GBCA representatives spoke with students about the benefits of working in
CPWR Webinar: Construction Noise & Hearing Loss: Links to Mortality and Dementia
Join CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training for a webinar exploring new research on the serious and under-addressed issue of noise-induced hearing loss in construction. Half of all construction workers—nearly six million people—experience job-related hearing problems.
GBCA Supports Thomas & Woods 5th Annual Turkey & Food Giveaway
GBCA is proud to join City Council, labor, and community partners in supporting the Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Turkey & Food Giveaway, helping provide holiday meals to families across Philadelphia. The event will take place on Friday, November 22 at
Gilbane’s Rising Contractor Program Builds Stronger, More Inclusive Partnerships
Gilbane Building Company is investing in the future of small and diverse businesses through its Rising Contractor Program, a professional development initiative designed to strengthen and expand relationships with emerging trade partners. Through 10 weeks of interactive learning, participants
Pennsbury School District Prequalifies Contractors for New High School Project
The Pennsbury School District has announced an opportunity for contractors and subcontractors to participate in the construction of its new 497,000-square-foot high school in Levittown, PA. The project, located on a 120-acre site, is expected to go out for