GBCA Members Honored for Historic Preservation Work
On June 5, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia held the 2019 Preservation Achievement Awards, honoring projects and leaders that have helped restore and maintain historic properties in the Philadelphia region. Congratulations to the GBCA Members that worked on the
Sign Up for the GBCA Silica Safety Program
OSHA has increased the number of Compliance Officers in the Philadelphia Region, and one of the issues that they are looking at is silica compliance. The GBCA Silica Program provides discounts on respirable silica sampling, which helps members monitor silica
US House of Representatives Passes Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act
On Wednesday, July 24th, the House of Representatives passed the Butch Lewis Act (HR 397) which creates relief for underperforming multiemployer pensions. The Act passed with a vote of 264-169. The Act has effectively highlighted the challenges facing a growing
Comcast Technology Center Construction Matches Comcast Values
Comcast recently released its 2019 Values Report. In addition to innovative building methods and materials (the project is on track to be double LEED Platinum certified), the 60-story building was built to meet the diversity and inclusion goals of the
2019 Construction Excellence Awards: Submissions Site Open
Submissions are now being accepted for the 22nd Annual Construction Excellence Awards! The Construction Excellence Awards is the premier construction awards program in Philadelphia, recognizing excellence in construction from GBCA member companies. We are now accepting submissions in 22 possible
Villanova University 2019 Project Management Courses
Construction in the 21st Century requires a lot of organization. Become a better Project Manager and earn your Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification to get ahead in this industry! GBCA Member Villanova University College of Professional Studies offers courses that
Access GBCA Events through the Info Hub
GBCA is pleased to announce that keeping your information up to date with us is now easier with our new website and Info Hub! This week, we’re sharing a quick video about signing up for events, and managing your GBCA
Update Your Member Profile and Pay Invoices through the Info Hub
GBCA is pleased to announce that keeping your information up to date with us is now easier with our new website and Info Hub! Watch this short video to learn how to update your Member Profile and pay invoices online
Shoemaker Construction Co. Receives CMAA Award
The Butz Family of Companies, consisting of Alexander Building Construction Co., Alvin H. Butz, Inc. and Shoemaker Construction Co., received two 2019 Construction Management Association of America Mid-Atlantic Chapter Project of the Year Awards. The Philadelphia Housing Authority Headquarters at
AGC and Autodesk Construction Workforce Survey
AGC of America is seeking help from its membership to help accurately report on the state of qualified workforce levels in the construction industry. Nation-wide, reports of increased construction and record-low levels of unemployment for construction workers are spreading. AGC