AutoDesk Acquires PlanGrid for $875 Million
On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Autodesk announced that it will acquire PlanGrid for $875 million. This acquisition will enable Autodesk to offer a more comprehensive, cloud-based construction platform. PlanGrid is a member of GBCA.PlanGrid software lets general contractors, subcontractors and
TN Ward Project The National Officially Opens
The National, a re-developed mixed-use building that includes 192 apartments and a gym, has officially opened, welcoming new tenants on November 1. Located at 112 North 2nd Street, the National is one of several new apartment and condominium projects in
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: November 26, 2018
Cell phones are everywhere, and becoming more commonly used as a tool on construction job sites. They can also be a major distraction and job site hazard.This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Cell Phones as Workplace Distractions: Your full attention on
AGC Looking for New Business Development Forum Steering Committee Members
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve a 2-year term on the Business Development Forum Steering Committee. The term runs from April 2019 - April 2021.The AGC Business Development (BD) Forum brings
CREW Philadelphia 20th Annual Fall Luncheon
On November 16, 2018, CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Philadelphia held its 20th Annual Fall Luncheon. The luncheon was attended by over 800 people, and was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. GBCA was proud to sponsor and attend this
Wick Fisher White Records Growing Greater Philadelphia Interview
On November 20, 2018, Tony DiLeonardo and Jessica Thornton of Wick Fisher White 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
GBCA at Camp Out for Hunger 2018
GBCA will be at Preston and Steve’s Camp out for Hunger on Tuesday, November 27! GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council Steering Committee, along with GBCA President Ben Connors and representatives from Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters and
GBCA Member Spotlight: November 26, 2018
Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products, Inc. is an independently owned, family operated company that has fulfilled all concrete product needs to the Mid-Atlantic region since 1935. In 1935, the Fizzano brothers, Tom, Tony, John and Joe founded the company with one
2018 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE THANKSGIVING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018GBCA’s collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018. CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, LABORERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS & RODSETTERSNot a paid holiday. If worked, Double-Time. OPERATING ENGINEERSPaid Holiday.
BIM Use in the US Construction Needs Standardization
Given its potential to reduce costs, Building Information Modeling (BIM) increasingly is becoming a widespread requirement for construction projects in the United States. But due to its level of maturity in the market and the differing requirements of the states,