Torcon Celebrates Grand Opening of The Commons at Villanova University
Congratulations to Torcon, Inc., which led the construction of The Commons at Villanova University! The $225 million, 400,000 square foot project, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Voith & Mactavish Architects LLP, celebrated its grand opening on August 28,
Ready To Wear: Wearable Technology to Boost Worker Safety
At the 2019 Construction Technology Expo on October 29, we will discuss how new wearable technologies are making construction safer for workers. The panelists will discuss different solutions outfitting workers from head to toe, such as sensors, hardhats, and smartglasses,
Women are Driving the Future of Construction
Conversations about women in construction often focus on recruitment and increasing access and entry into the field. There’s more to the conversation, however, than barriers for women and thinking about how the construction industry “needs to change.” The construction industry
GBCA Member Spotlight: Madison Risk Group (MRG)
Madison Risk Group (MRG) is a Specialized Risk Management Property & Casualty Brokerage serving the construction industry in the Philadelphia Area. Formed in 2013, MRG is unique in the fact that it is the only firm in the area that
Autodesk Integrates PlanGrid Software with BuildingConnected
The productivity app software of GBCA member PlanGrid, has now been integrated with Building Connected by parent company, Autodesk. From Construction Dive: Autodesk has completed the integration of field productivity app PlanGrid and bid-management platform BuildingConnected, a move that the
Earn a Graduate Certificate in Construction Management Online from Rowan University
Rowan University is now offering an online Certificate of Graduate Study in Construction Management. This program consists of 4 courses, and is designed for individuals who are established in their careers and are seeking professional growth and advancement within their
Understanding Constructors
On August 21, 2019, GBCA held Understanding Constructors, an event that provided staff of GBCA members who may be less familiar with the construction industry with a basic introduction into construction processes. In addition to a brief history of how
Construction Technology Spotlight Videos
At the 2018 Construction Technology Expo, hosted by the General Building Contractors Association, the Architectural Glass & Metal Association (AGMA), Employing Bricklayers Association (EBA), the Mechanical & Service Contractors Association (MSCA), and the PA-NJ-DE Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors
Holiday Schedule: Labor Day 2019
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2019. CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, LABORERS, PLASTERERS & RODSETTERS Not a paid holiday. If worked, Double-Time. OPERATING ENGINEERS
GBCA Member Spotlight: Sunbelt Rentals
Sunbelt Rentals is one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America serving the construction, industrial, municipal and specialized service industries. Sunbelt Rentals offers a highly diversified product mix including general construction equipment, industrial tools, pumps, power generation, climate