Mass Timber 101: A White Paper
In addition to events designed to build connections and relationships between ACE industry members, the AIA-GBCA Joint Committee is sharing information about innovative tools in the building industry. This month, the committee is sharing a white paper about Mass Timber,
Get Approval for Construction in Philadelphia’s Floodplain Areas
Construction projects in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) have special requirements and permits. Check to see if your project is in the floodplain: SEE THE FLOODPLAIN MAP If your building project is in the floodplain, make sure
Congratulations to the Winners of the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation Block Kids Building Program!
On Saturday, November 2, 2019, NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation held the Block Kids Building Program. At the event, hosted at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall, students from 1st to 6th grade had an hour to construct a structure or project
Drexel University Construction Management Student Teams Win
Congratulations to the student teams from Drexel University who came in first place at the 2019 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 1 Student Competition! Drexel University sent two teams—Commercial Building (coached by faculty member Dr. Kathleen Short) and Heavy
Skanska USA Celebrates Grand Opening of Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill
On November 8, Skanska USA celebrated the grand opening of Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Mullica Hill, NJ. The new five-story, 465,000 square-foot inpatient hospital is Gloucester County’s first hospital to open in 45 years. Skanska built Inspira Medical
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Leading Edge Safety
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk continues our discussions about falls, and focuses on being safe around leading edges. Leading Edge Safety DOWNLOAD Safety is a way of life: Plan for your future.
Holiday Schedule: Thanksgiving 2019
In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, please be advised that our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019. CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, PLASTERERS LABORERS. DRYWALL FINISHERS & RODSETTERS Not a
Preservation Alliance Tours Linode Headquarters
On November 13, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia hosted a tour of the Linode Headquarters at 3rd and Arch Streets. The building, which was previously a bank, a seamen’s “home,” an MTV Real World location, and an art gallery
GBCA Member Spotlight: Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.
Thornton Tomasetti optimizes the design and performance of structures, materials and systems for projects of every size and level of complexity. An employee-owned organization of engineers, scientists, architects and other professionals collaborating from offices worldwide, we support clients by drawing
National Apprenticeship Week Spotlight: Operating Engineers
November 11-17, 2019 is the fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week. During this week, GBCA will be highlighting our signatory trades and their apprentice schools. Operating Engineers Click images to enlarge. Learn about all of Philadelphia’s building trades: LEARN MORE