GBCA Members Go On Air with KYW to Spread the Word About GBCA Workbench
GBCA members are helping raise awareness of GBCA’s Workbench—the association’s hub for construction education and professional development—on KYW Newsradio this fall. Through this campaign, members share how GBCA’s training opportunities are building the next generation of construction leaders, strengthening the
Widener’s Construction Management Builds Careers and Community from the Ground Up
Widener University’s new Construction Management program is redefining how students prepare for careers in the building industry — combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience at active job sites across the Philadelphia region. Launched in fall 2024, the program gives
GBCA Members to Help Build New South Philadelphia Arena for 76ers and Flyers
Three GBCA member firms — Turner Construction Company, Perryman Construction, and Hunter Roberts Construction Group — will play major roles in the construction of the new state-of-the-art South Philadelphia arena for the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers. The teams
The Construction Chart Book – 7th Edition Now Available
The Construction Chart Book: The U.S. Construction Industry and Its Workers remains one of the most comprehensive sources of data on the construction industry — offering insights on employment, demographics, safety, training, and economic trends all in one place.
Movember Happy Hour at Yards Brewing
In partnership with the Movember Foundation, Yards Brewing Company, GBCA, and the CFMA Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Ernest D. Menold, Inc. and Conner Strong & Buckelew are hosting a Movember fundraiser at Yards Brewing. This year’s event
Lunch with the City’s Leaders: A Conversation with Ryan Boyer, Sr.
The Center City Business Association invites members and guests to an exclusive Lunch with the City’s Leaders event featuring Ryan N. Boyer, Sr., Business Manager of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, President of the LiUNA African American
ENR Webinar: Engineering the Future: Material Science for Underground Infrastructure
Join ENR for “Engineering the Future: Material Science for Underground Infrastructure,” a one-hour webinar exploring how cutting-edge material science is revolutionizing subsurface systems for communications, energy, and water networks. Hosted by Oldcastle Infrastructure, the session will examine how advanced
GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council Attends National Leadership Conference in Pittsburgh
From October 1–3, 2025, members of GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) attended AGC of America’s CLC Leadership Development Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The annual event brings together emerging construction leaders from across the country to share best practices, strengthen
Students Discover Careers in Construction at Build My Future 2025
On October 8 and 9, hundreds of students from across the Philadelphia region gathered for GBCA’s Build My Future event—an interactive two-day showcase designed to introduce young people to rewarding careers in the construction industry. Held at the Sheet
GBCA Member Spotlight: Express Telecommunications Inc
Founded in March 2016, Express Telecommunications Inc is a minority-owned business committed to delivering high-quality security and telecommunications solutions. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the company proudly serves clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware—enhancing safety, connectivity, and efficiency across businesses,