Skanska Philadelphia Office Promotes Rebecca Pizzi
Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, announced the promotion of Rebecca Pizzi, LEED AP BD+C, Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt, STS-C, to Vice President of Operations for its Philadelphia-based regional operations, which includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Ending Tax Fraud Will Help End Construction Worker Exploitation
William C. Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters, recently argued for action to stop worker misclassification and tax fraud in Pennsylvania. Sproule highlights the practice of contractors misclassifying workers as independent contractors in
First Look at Hyatt Centric Philadelphia
InspireDesign featured photos of the new Hyatt Centric Philadelphia, a new hotel at 17th and Chancellor Streets, being built by Clemens Construction Company. The 190,000-sq.-ft. building will include street-level retail and a restaurant and bar on the second floor. The
Emily Bittenbender Appointed to Philadelphia Works Board
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney recently appointed four new members to the board of Philadelphia Works, including Emily Bittenbender, Owner and Managing Partner of Bittenbender Construction, LP. Philadelphia Works is the city’s workforce development board, consisting of leaders from the business,
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Signs of Depression and Substance Abuse
September is National Recovery Month. While mental illness and depression do not automatically lead to substance abuse, the symptoms of these issues can be related. This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Recognizing the Signs of Depression and Substance Abuse.
September is National Recovery Month
In the construction industry, alcohol and substance abuse are major issues. The physical nature of construction work can even lead to abuse of prescription medications, namely opioids. In 2015, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that 16.5%
Groundbreaker Awards Honorees and Finalists Announced
Congratulations to the GBCA members that worked on projects being honored by Green Building United! Green Building United announced the finalists for the 2019 Groundbreaker Awards. 2019 Groundbreaker Awards Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Time: 6pm – 9pm Location: Comcast
McComas Engineering Joins O’Donnell & Naccarato
O’Donnell & Naccarato has merged operations with Carmel, Indiana based structural engineering firm, McComas Engineering. With four offices in the Mid-Atlantic region, this merger strengthens O’Donnell & Naccarato’s geographic position and services on a national level. This move to establish
Why Business and Labor are Collaborating to Combat Poverty in Philadelphia
Ryan N. Boyer, President of the Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and Vicinity, and Rob Wonderling, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, penned an op-ed in The Philadelphia Inquirer arguing that
GBCA Member Spotlight: STV Construction, Inc.
STV is a leading, award-winning professional firm offering engineering, architectural, planning, environmental, and program/construction management services to transportation, infrastructure, design-build, institutional, commercial, energy, industrial, and military clients. Founded more than 100 years ago by a structural engineer who specialized in