Welcome New GBCA Members!
GBCA is proud to welcome four new members this month! Rycon Construction, Inc.Tri-State Construction, Inc.Employing Bricklayers Association (EBA)Hilti, Inc.
National AGC Safety Awards Program Accepting Entries for 2019
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) announces its Twenty-Ninth Annual National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) Program. The deadline for submission of your Chapter entries to AGC is February 15, 2019.If you’re interested in submitting an entry, contact GBCA’s Director of
GBCA and TN Ward Celebrate LDC Training and Learning Center Groundbreaking
On Thursday, December 6, 2018, The Laborers’ District Council of Philadelphia and the Vicinity held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Training and Learning Center, the Samuel Staten, Jr. Building, at 1333 North Broad Street. The new building is named
AGC Construction Project Manager Course
AGC's Construction Project Manager Course (PMC) offers the opportunity for project managers to hone the skills necessary to work more efficiently, increase productivity, and propel your construction business to the next level.By working in an interactive environment, participants gain practical
LF Driscoll Begins Construction on Faith and Liberty Discovery Center
On November 29, 2018, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Faith and Liberty Discovery Center, an attraction from the American Bible Society. Located in the Wells Fargo Building at 5th and Market Streets, the Center will be a
GBCA Member Spotlight: December 10, 2018
Med-Tex Services, Inc. has been providing safety, health and rescue services including rescue teams, safety training, safety consulting, safety equipment, health services, fall protection solutions for over 30 years. As a valued partner, they have addressed the strategic and day
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