ACE Mentor Program 2019 Scholarship Breakfast and Awards Ceremony
On May 23, 2019, the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia held its 18th Annual Scholarship Breakfast & Awards Ceremony at the Crystal Tea Room. Eleven students received scholarships towards their continuing education in architecture, construction, and engineering fields in
Robots Assembling Rebar
From The Architects Newspaper:Two Brooklyn-based construction entrepreneurs, Ian Cohen and Daniel Blank, began their business with a simple observation: steel rebar, used in concrete construction throughout the world, isn’t always easy to work with. They pivoted their URBAN-X accelerated startup,
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: May 28, 2019
In May, GBCA will continue providing resources in support of OSHA’s Focus Four Campaign. This month, the focus is on fall protection. Click below to download Toolbox Talks on avoiding falls in the job site: This week, we’re closing out
GBCA Hosts 2019 Future Ready
On May 23, GBCA hosted middle school students from Edwin M. Stanton School as part of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s Future Ready Program. The program works in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia and engages with
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Celebrates Expansion Grand Opening
On Wednesday, May 15, the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House (PRMH), the first Ronald McDonald House in the world, celebrated the completion of its new Jill and Alan B. Miller tower. This 93,000 square foot expansion increases the available rooms for
Carpenters JAC Graduation Ceremony
On Thursday, May 23, the Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee held a graduation in honor of the Carpenters who completed their apprenticeships. The ceremony’s Toastmasters included, Philip Radomski, Vice President of Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc. and GBCA Board Member
GBCA Hosts 2019 Future Ready
On May 23, GBCA hosted middle school students from Edwin M. Stanton School as part of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s Future Ready Program. The program works in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia and engages with
CLC Hard Hat Tour: Fashion District Philadelphia
On May 23, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council took a Hard Hat Tour of Fashion District Philadelphia, a Shoemaker Skanska Joint Venture project. The tour went through the mall space, and the new movie theater. Following the tour, the group held
GBCA Member Spotlight: May 28, 2019
Susanin, Widman & Brennan, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm that has represented employers in labor, employment, and employee benefits matters and employee benefit plans and their trustees in benefits matters since its inception in 1971. Their firm has
P. Agnes Jefferson Washington Township Hospital Expansion Safety Visit
On May 24, GBCA Director of Safety Services, Frank Durso, participated in a safety walk through P. Agnes, Inc.’s Jefferson Washington Township Hospital Expansion Project site with P. Agnes, Inc. Safety Director, Joseph Jeffries.The $250 million project is in two