The Value of Light in Healthcare Projects
In healthcare, the end goal of any building project is to create a space conducive to healing. Lighting design is now seen as an important element of healthcare building design and construction.At the new Virtua Samson Cancer Center, built by
GBCA Members Reflect on Changes in Philadelphia’s Construction Industry
GBCA’s history extends back beyond the founding of this nation, and some of our member companies also have long histories in Philadelphia. Some of these members have been doing business in Philadelphia for over 50 years, and they have evolved
GBCA Member Spotlight: April 8, 2019
Since 2002, Excel Document Solutions has been one of the top suppliers of Lanier, Canon and Kyocera office equipment in the Delaware Valley. They also provide Document Management Solutions and IT Service and Support. They are a trusted partner for
KML Carpenters Announce Changes in Leadership
The Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters (KMLRCC) announced changes in the leadership of the union’s Executive Officers that resulted from the retirement of General Vice President Douglas Banes and General Secretary-Treasurer Andris Silins from the General
GBCA on 6ABC Weekend Extra: Construction Technologies
On Saturday, March 30, 2019, GBCA sponsored a segment on 6ABC’s Weekend Extra that showed how GBCA members are using new technologies to improve construction processes in Philadelphia.GBCA on 6ABC Weekend Extra: Construction Technologies from GBCA on Vimeo.The segment, filmed
CLC Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park
On Thursday, March 28, 2019, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) held its annual networking event, Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park. Before going in to see the Phillies play the Atlanta Braves, the CLC held a pre-game happy hour at
Region on the Rise 2019
Thanks to all who attended the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s Region on the Rise 2019! The keynote speakers and discussion panelists raised interesting and valuable points about different opportunities for investment and development in the Greater Philadelphia Region. Keynote
Congratulations to the 2019 Best Lawyers in Pennsylvania
Congratulations to the lawyers who belong to GBCA member firms who were listed in the 2019 Best Lawyers of Pennsylvania! The following lawyers were noted for their work in construction law: Charlson Braber McCabe & DenmarkWilliam A. Denmark Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall
Bruce Ficken Named 2019 Influencer of the Law by the Philadelphia Inquirer
Cozen O'Connor Construction Law Practice Chair Bruce W. Ficken has been selected as a Philadelphia Inquirer 2019 Influencers of Law Award Winner in the category of Business Litigation. Ficken was selected by a panel of experts based on accomplishments in
The Power of Drones and VR for BIM
Amr Raafat is an architect, a virtual design and construction expert, and the director of Windover Construction’s virtual design and construction team. He’s a fan of using tech tools in construction, particularly drones.Raafat believes in construction firms using drones in-house