Costs Drive Push to New Construction Technologies
The costs of construction are not dropping, but the demands of construction are rising. In order to meet this demand, more construction companies are looking to new methods and new technologies to deliver projects on time and on budget.New construction
Interactive Map Shows Philadelphia Street and Sidewalk Closure Permits
The City of Philadelphia has launched an online interactive map that shows the locations of street and sidewalk closure permits. The permit information includes the permit holder, the type of work being done, and the right-of-way permit’s effective and expiration
Filming at GBCA
In 2019, GBCA is producing several video projects that will showcase our members’ value to Philadelphia’s commercial construction industry. On Wednesday, February 13, we filmed several interviews with our members to talk about GBCA’s history, our education programs, the Construction
CLC Leadership Series: Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact
On February 13, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) hosted its first Leadership Series Workshop for 2019: Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact. Mike Iorio of Dale Carnegie Training facilitated the sold-out workshop. During the workshop, participants learned about how they communicate
GBCA Films Upcoming 6ABC Segment
GBCA is excited to work with 6ABC on an upcoming segment about new construction technologies. On Friday, February 15, 2019, GBCA and 6ABC filmed several interviews at the Clemens Construction Company Cristo Rey High School site. Special thanks to the
CCPA Lunch with the City’s Leaders
Join CCPA members and friends as we get to know Philadelphia's business, civic, political and cultural leaders. For the next event, the featured speaker will be Ron Caplan, President, PMC Property Group. Lunch with the City’s LeadersFeaturing Ron Caplan, President, PMC
GBCA Member Spotlight: February 19, 2019
Steven Kempf Building Materials, a GMS Company, serves the commercial and residential building industry, offering the largest inventory of drywall and supplies from two locations, King of Prussia, Pa. and Philadelphia, Pa. They supply drywall, metal studs, insulation, acoustical ceiling
Free Lean Construction Introductory Course for GBCA Members
AGC offers a self-paced, 50 minute intro to Lean Construction. Lean 101: Foundations in Lean Construction is free to GBCA and AGC of America members. This Lean Construction 101 course serves as the introductory course to the AGC Lean Construction Education
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: February 11, 2019
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk continues a month of resources about Electrocution Hazards as part of GBCA’s 2019 Focus Four campaign. This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Working Around Overhead Power Lines: Safety is a way of life:
University of Delaware 2019 Occupational Safety Courses Announced
"It was some of the best training I have ever attended. In my opinion, for anyone who wants to become a leading safety professional in our industry, this is a great way to get started.”Neil H. JesiolowskiOperations Manager and Safety DirectorLenick