CLC Coffee Chat with Ken Innella of LF Driscoll
On November 11, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) hosted a Coffee Chat with Ken Innella, President of LF Driscoll, moderated by CLC Vice Chair and LF Driscoll Project Manager Chris Jaccino. Ken shared his career journey as a Philadelphia-area
CLC Members Connect with Widener Students on Construction Careers
On November 12, two members of GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) visited Widener University to speak with second-year students in the Construction Management program. This “Casual Conversation” session gave students a firsthand look at real career pathways, project experiences,
Thackray Crane Helps Dismantle Wildwood’s Iconic Ferris Wheel for Renovation
Thackray Crane Rental, Inc. recently played a key role in dismantling one of the Jersey Shore’s most recognizable landmarks — the 156-foot-tall Ferris wheel at Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, NJ. Originally installed in 1985, the structure is undergoing a
GBCA Member Spotlight: Brock Industrial Services
Brock Industrial Services is a nationally recognized leader in union specialty craft and maintenance services, supporting a wide range of critical industries—including commercial construction, petrochemical, refining, power generation, offshore, heavy manufacturing, pipelines and transmission, nuclear, pulp and paper, LNG,
INTECH Construction Marks Topping Off at the Princeton Plasma Innovation Center
INTECH Construction recently celebrated a major milestone on the Princeton Plasma Innovation Center (PPIC) project with the completion of the structure’s frame and the placement of the final, highest piece of steel. The topping off ceremony marked an important
NAWIC Philadelphia Hosts Annual Block Kids Event
On Saturday, November 8, the Philadelphia chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) hosted its annual Block Kids competition at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Hall, welcoming more than 150 students in grades 1–6 for
Holiday Schedule: Thanksgiving 2025
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, PLASTERERS, LABORERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS & RODSETTERS Not a paid holiday. If worked, they are paid
GBCA Member Spotlight: Barnhart NE
Barnhart NE's Philadelphia Branch (formerly Hake Rigging) brings more than 100 years of specialty rigging and millwright expertise to the region. As part of one of North America’s largest heavy lift and heavy transport organizations, the Philadelphia team combines
Fair Chance Hiring: Leading with Policy Event
Join The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia for a focused conversation on the implementation of Philadelphia’s Fair Chance Hiring legislation, which expands employment protections for individuals with criminal histories and updates employer requirements when reviewing conviction records during
GBCA Engages with Future Trades Professionals at Williamson College Career Fair
On November 5, GBCA participated in the Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair held on the school’s campus in Media, PA. Joined by more than 180 companies, GBCA representatives spoke with students about the benefits of working in