Congratulations to the 2023 CARP Apprenticeship Graduates!
On August 2, 2023, the Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee held a graduation ceremony in honor of the Carpenters who completed their apprenticeships. Thank you to our city and state leaders for supporting the 2023 graduates! Congratulations to the graduating
GBCA Member Spotlight: John Adams Law Firm LLC
John Adams Law Firm LLC represents and advises large and small businesses, associations, and construction contractors in the areas of labor law; picketing and other unfair labor practices; collective bargaining; employment law; discrimination claims, investigations, and lawsuits; OSHA, MSHA,
Could I-95 be a Model for Fixing Schools in Philadelphia?
Ryan Boyer wants change and better the Philadelphia school system. The quick response and teamwork used to fix the I-95 bridge collapse could be a successful model in how to approach a different issue: strengthening the city’s school systems.
Calder Gardens Museum Coming to the Ben Franklin Parkway
The Calder Gardens, a museum dedicated to the work of the Philadelphia-area sculptor Alexander Calder, is coming to the Ben Franklin Parkway. GBCA Members working on this project include LF Driscoll and Thackray Crane Rental, Inc. From AXIOS Philadelphia:
Navigating the New Normal: A Strategic Dive into Marcum’s National Construction Survey Webinar
Marcum is hosting a webinar led by its construction leaders on Navigating the New Normal: A Strategic Dive into Marcum's National Construction Survey. Marcum conducted its 4th Annual National Construction Survey, a comprehensive survey on the construction sector's current
CLC Hard Hat Tour: University of Pennsylvania’s Amy Gutmann Hall
On August 8, 2023, the Construction Leadership Council hosted a Hard Hat Tour of the University of Pennsylvania’s Amy Gutmann Hall, the first Mass Timber Building in Philadelphia. The project, being built by Gilbane Building Company, is six stories
Madison Concrete Construction Holds Heat Safety Stand Down
On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Madison Concrete Construction held a heat focused Safety Stand Down at its MLR Office Building project site in Princeton, N.J. The project includes constructing a two-story, 52,056-square-foot office building over a new, 35,000-square-foot parking
GBCA Member Spotlight: Travelers Bond & Financial Products
For over 100 years, Travelers Bond & Financial Products has provided Surety Bonding, Insurance, and other solutions to the construction industry through our Agent and Broker partners, and prides itself on the long-term relationships they have formed and the
Philadelphia Region Students Awarded AGC Scholarships
Congratulations to our Philadelphia region students who were awarded scholarships from the AGC Education and Research Foundation! These scholarships are awarded to post-secondary students studying in construction-related fields and are valued at $2,500 per year. Hannah Iezzoni of Villanova
Bid Opportunity: Delaware County Community College
GBCA is proud to share bid opportunities with our members. Delaware County Community College: New Southeast Campus Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: August 14, 2023, 10:00am Pre-Bid Meeting Location: Monsignor Bonner High School Auditorium, 403 North Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA