Carpenters’ Hall: Playful Learning- Then and Now Event
Join the Carpenters' Company for Playful Learning: Then and Now, an evening event exploring the evolution of playground design—from its 19th-century origins to today’s innovative approaches to playful learning and architecture. Held at the historic Starr Garden Recreation Center,
Pennsylvania Invests $30M to Jumpstart Navy Yard Redevelopment
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is awarding a $30 million grant to accelerate the Navy Yard’s readiness for advanced manufacturing and commercial development. The funding, part of the state’s PA SITES program, will prepare 54 acres of land for six
GBCA Testifies Before City Council in Support of HOME Initiative and Tax Reforms
On Wednesday, May 21, Erin Dwyer Harvard testified before Philadelphia City Council during the FY26 budget hearing. Representing GBCA, she advocated for the approval of Mayor Parker’s HOME initiative, the elimination of the construction tax, and a reduction in
GBCA and Everybody Builds Hit Home Runs for Heart Health
On May 6, GBCA and Everybody Builds Philadelphia joined the American Heart Association’s Hard Hats for the Heart Home Run Derby to promote cardiovascular health in the construction industry. The event included heart health demonstrations as well as a
GBCA Member Spotlight: Madison Risk Group, LLC
Madison Risk Group, LLC is a Risk Management and Property & Casualty Insurance Brokerage that has proudly served the construction industry across the Mid-Atlantic region for over 15 years. The firm provides a wide range of insurance solutions, from
Ben Connors and Maura Hesdon Bring GBCA’s Voice to “The Labor Show”
Since its launch in 2014, The Labor Show has featured in-depth conversations with key voices from labor, politics, and business. On Saturday, May 10, 2025, GBCA President & CEO Ben Connors and Board Chair Maura Hesdon, General Manager of
Support the Future of Women in Construction: Volunteer with the 2025 MyWIC Camp
The Mentoring Young Women in Construction (MyWIC) Camp is looking for volunteers for its 2025 summer program, and it’s a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This free camp introduces high school girls in the Philadelphia area to
Drexel Honors Construction Excellence at Annual Dragon Exemplar Awards
On Wednesday, May 8, Drexel University’s Construction Management Program hosted its Annual Dragon Exemplar Awards Banquet, celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership in the Greater Philadelphia construction community. GBCA proudly sponsored Tom Carey, a representative of Drexel’s Construction Management Program,
Conversations with the Councilmember: Steamfitters Local 420 and WINC
Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson continues her Labor Fridays series this week with a conversation featuring Steamfitters Local 420 and Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC), focusing on workforce development and apprenticeship opportunities. Conversations with the Councilmember: Steamfitters Local 420
Men At Work Podcast Highlights Local 158 Carpenters and Philly’s Iconic Stadiums
In a special episode of the Men At Work podcast, hosts Kyle and Matt visit the Carpenters Union Training Center in Philadelphia, PA, home to Local 158, for a deep-dive conversation with the men and women building some of