Emily Bittenbender Makes Philadelphia Business Journal Power 100
Emily Bittenbender, Managing Partner of Bittenbender Construction LP, was named one of Philadelphia’s Power 100 by the Philadelphia Business Journal! Emily was one of only 2 General Contractor company leaders named in the list.From the Philadelphia Business Journal:Emily Bittenbender is
GBCA and Members Promote Careers in Construction at St. Augustine Preparatory School
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, representatives from GBCA, GBCA members Gilbane Building Company and INTECH Construction, and GBCA education partners Drexel University and Jefferson University, participated in a panel for St. Augustine Preparatory School’s Career Pathway Presentations.About 90 students learned
KML Regional Council of Carpenters Donate Wheelchair Lift for Child with Disability
On October 16, Cianni Thornton arrived home from school to a new wheelchair lift. Cianni, a 7-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and who is cared for by her grandmother Charlotte Thornton, was greeted by KML Local 158 Reps, 101 Mobility
Job Opportunities: Senior Project Manager, Estimator
If you, or someone you know, is looking for a position as a Senior Project Manager or an Estimator, here are a couple of opportunities in the Greater Philadelphia Region: Senior Project ManagerGreater Philadelphia AreaSalary: $120-140kMust have 10+ years as a
NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Application Site Open
The scholarship applications for 2019 NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) scholarships are now available on the NAWIC website! NAWIC Philadelphia Chapter 145 also awards the Eleanor K. Buckley Scholarship through NFSF.Each year NAWIC awards over $25,000 to worthy recipients in
Women Could Solve the Construction Industry’s Labor Shortage
Nationwide, there is a shortage of skilled and qualified labor in construction. The construction industry is, however, still male-dominated: women make up only 3% of the construction industry. If the number of women working in construction were simply doubled (which
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: November 12, 2018
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Work Boots & Safety: Many workers don’t realize or think about the importance of their safety footwear. We know that we should not use tools that are worn or damaged, and those same guidelines
GBCA 2018 Construction Excellence Awards PBJ Special Insert
To celebrate the 2018 Construction Excellence Awards, the Philadelphia Business Journal included a special insert on Friday, November 9, 2018, dedicated to the winners and to GBCA. Check out the insert to see a full list of the winners!The insert
East Market Holds Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Photo Credit: Miller RyanOn November 1, 2018, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia Director of Planning and Development Anne Fadullon, NECA Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter Executive Director Jeff Scarpello, IBEW Local 98 Business Manager John Dougherty, JOSS Realty Partners founder Larry Botel, SSH
OSHA Provides Interim Compliance Guidance For Crane Operators
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance on how to comply with crane operator certification requirements until the new final rule becomes effective.OSHA proposed a rule in May 2018 to revise certification requirements,