NAWIC Tour of INTECH Project at Jefferson University
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, the National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145 hosted a jobsite tour of the Ronson Health and Applied Science Center site at Jefferson University (Philadelphia University + Jefferson University), a project being
City of Philadelphia Holds Ceremonial Funds Transfer for Affordable Housing
On Thursday, February 28, 2019, Philadelphia City Officials held a ceremonial transfer of $19 million to the Housing Trust Fund, a fund for affordable housing. The money came from taxes on properties that have just ended their ten year tax
Celebrating Women-Owned Construction Businesses
For WIC Week 2019, GBCA is spotlighting its members that are Certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). There are many women who have strong, leadership roles in Philadelphia’s construction companies, and in these companies, this leadership includes ownership. We will keep updating
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: March 4, 2019
For the month of March, GBCA is providing toolbox talks in support of the American Ladder Institute’s National Ladder Safety Month. Each year, over 100 people in the US die from ladder-related incidents. This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses
Last Planner System Workshop
On February 28, 2019, GBCA hosted the Last Planner System Workshop. Led by Christian Pikel, Managing Principal and Senior Coach of The ReAlignment Group, this full-day workshop provided information, hands-on practical training, and simulations to help participants successfully start implementing
Eggs with OSHA: Safety Technologies
On March 1, 2019, despite snowy road conditions, Philadelphia Region Safety Professionals gathered for the first Eggs with OSHA of 2019!In addition to updates from OSHA, attendees learned more about new construction technologies with safety applications. Bob Dolan, National Sales
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: New College House West
Excavation is progressing at the University of Pennsylvania’s New College House West site. The $163 million project will be designed specifically as an undergraduate college house, part of Penn’s residential system of shared communities, and the University of Pennsylvania’s first
Women in Construction Week 2019
This week, March 3-9, is Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2019!The focus of WIC Week is to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. WIC Week also provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the
CARP Participants Take Apprenticeship Exam
On Saturday, March 2, 2019, the participants of the Carpenters Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) took the Carpenters’ Apprenticeship exam, and then went on a jobsite tour of Tutor Perini Building Corp’s W-Element Hotel in Center City, Philadelphia.GBCA is looking for
WEBINAR: Identify and Invest in the Right Construction Technology Solutions
PlanGrid is offering a webinar that will help you identify, evaluate, and invest in the best construction technology solutions for your company. A Buyers Guide to Evaluating and Investing in Construction Technology SolutionsDate: Wednesday, March 20, 2019Time: 2:00pm ET The construction industry