GBCA Partners on CTE Student Driver’s License Pilot Program
GBCA is proud to partner with Philadelphia City Council on a new pilot program helping Career and Technical Education (CTE) students earn their driver’s licenses—a critical requirement for many trade unions and employers. By removing this barrier, the program
LF Driscoll Celebrates the Ribbon Cutting of Calder Gardens
Philadelphia marked the official ribbon cutting of Calder Gardens, the city’s newest cultural landmark on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The $70 million project, dedicated to Philadelphia-born sculptor Alexander “Sandy” Calder, was built by LF Driscoll in collaboration with world-renowned
GBCA Member Spotlight: E.P. Guidi, Inc.
For more than 90 years, E.P. Guidi, Inc. (EPG) has built its reputation on trust, craftsmanship, and long-standing client relationships. Founded in 1933 by Enzo Guidi and his brother after emigrating from Italy, the company has grown from a
2025 General Contractors Reception
On Monday, September 8, GBCA hosted a cocktail reception for our general contractor and construction manager members. Attendees had the opportunity to network and hear from special guest speaker Bill Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional
EDA Contractors Hosts Fourth Annual PACT Wellness Fair
EDA Contractors is proud to host its fourth annual PACT (Personal Accountability Changes Today) Wellness Fair this October. The PACT Program was created to address substance and alcohol abuse within the construction industry by promoting awareness, encouraging self-reporting, and
Labor Lounge Podcast: Rob Smith of EAS on Leadership, Safety, and Retention
In Episode 9 of the Labor Lounge podcast, Rob Smith, Executive Director of the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers joins the conversation with hosts Anthony Abrantes and Cyndie Williams to discuss the changing landscape of labor and how
GBCA Member Spotlight: Chesco Coring & Cutting, Inc
Chesco Coring & Cutting, Inc. is the leading provider of professional precision cutting services in the Greater Philadelphia area and Mid-Atlantic States. Providing quality concrete cutting and drilling services for over 40 years, Chesco offers a variety of concrete
Now Recruiting: WINC Trades Readiness Program October 2025
The Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Trades Readiness Program is now recruiting women for its next cohort, starting October 2025. This six-week pre-apprenticeship training prepares participants to launch careers in the union building trades, manufacturing, or transit industries. The
Union Trades and E.C. Fence & Iron Works Deliver Safer Access for Children at R.W. Brown Boys and Girls Club
On September 11, union trades, community partners, and local leaders gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of a new accessibility ramp at the R.W. Brown Recreation Center Boys & Girls Club in North Philadelphia. The project provides children with
Coming Soon: Free Business Tax Preparation for Small Businesses
The City of Philadelphia is launching the Philadelphia Business Tax Preparation Program, providing small businesses with free local, state, and federal tax preparation services. This initiative will help entrepreneurs recent changes to the City’s tax structure, including the elimination