Smith Flooring Records Growing Greater Philadelphia Interview
On November 20, 2018, Kristin Smith and Angelique Hunter of Smith Flooring, Inc. sat with Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of the Select Greater Philadelphia Council to record an interview about doing business in the Philadelphia Region. The interview highlighted stories
Exceeding 30 to 40 Percent Window to Wall Ratio with the 2018 IECC
In Philadelphia, the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) went into effect on October 1. In the architectural design world, when considering the energy performance of a building’s glazed façade system, one of the many related questions might be, “Is
PlanGrid Connect Launches to Improve Integration Capabilities
PlanGrid, the leader in construction productivity software, announced the availability of PlanGrid Connect, an expansion of the PlanGrid API and new direct pre-built integrations, signaling a robust commitment to its partner ecosystem. The latest capabilities enable teams to easily and
AGC and BirdDogHR Join Forces to Support Veterans
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and AGC Charities, Inc. have partnered with Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) to further assist veterans in their transitions back into civilian life.Founded in 2011, WCC works to ease the transition back into civilian
Fashion District Philadelphia Sets Opening Date
Fashion District Philadelphia will open on September 19, 2019.The renovated shopping mall project, previously the site of The Gallery mall, currently has 87% of its 700,000 square feet of space leased.The project is being built by Shoemaker Construction Co. and
Interstate Aerials Sells to Sunbelt Rentals
Interstate Aerials, LLC sold its business to Sunbelt Rentals, effective August 13, 2018.Since 2005, Interstate has served the greater Philadelphia market and, more recently, northern New Jersey as a leading aerial equipment rental provider. The business primarily supported the needs
GBCA’s Construction Excellence Awards Covered in Philadelphia Business Journal
The Philadelphia Business Journal covered GBCA’s Construction Excellence Awards on November 28, 2018. We’re so proud of all of our members who demonstrate and exemplify the value of union construction in the Greater Philadelphia Region!
CR Meyer Welcomes New Safety Coordinator
CR Meyer is pleased to announce that Joe Rengers has joined CR Meyer as a Safety Coordinator based out of the Chester, PA, office.Joe has nearly five years of experience working in the safety profession for construction and scaffolding businesses.
The Met Philly To Reopen on December 3
On December 3, the Metropolitan Opera House (the Met Philly) at 858 North Broad Street will reopen with a performance by Bob Dylan and his Band, marking the end to a two-year, multi-million-dollar restoration and renovation project.Superior Scaffold Services provided
CHAD Hard Hat Club Field Trip to FTI
On Thursday, November 28th, the CHAD Hard Hat Club took a field trip to the Finishing Trades Institute. Led by Recruitment Coordinator, Dennis McDonough, students learned about opportunities in drywall finishing, glazing, and commercial painting.Thanks to our labor partners for