City of Philadelphia Department of Streets to Increase Street Closure Fees
The City of Philadelphia Department of Streets will increase the rates imposed for street closures. The new fees will go into effect on October 21, 2018.GBCA along with other local development organizations pushed back on the proposed increases last fall.
LF Driscoll Awarded Star VPP Status for PMA Project
On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, LF Driscoll’s Philadelphia Museum of Art project was officially certified a Star Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) project by OSHA. OSHA presented LF Driscoll Corporate Safety Director, Dona File, with a plaque. LF Driscoll then gave
GBCA Member Spotlight: October 15, 2018
The Watson Organization is a MBE/DBE certified commercial and industrial construction services’ company specializing in electrical and painting services. The Watson Organization was chartered in 2008 and is a member of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. They have done
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: October 15, 2018
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Housekeeping: Good housekeeping can prevent accidents and minimize the hazards on a job site. Safety is a way of life: Plan for your future.
2018 Active Member Dinner
GBCA Active Members and invited guests participated in a dinner with John J. Dougherty and Ryan Boyer on October 9 at Water Works by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. John J. Dougherty is Business Manager of the Philadelphia Building and
AGC 2019 Safety and Health Conference
Construction safety and health is vital for the success of our industry. Join more than 250 industry professionals and participate in the development of regulatory and legislative activity on both a national and local level; assist in the development and
Mazars Real Estate and Construction Roundtable Breakfast
Please join us for a lively gathering of area Real Estate and Construction professionals to discuss current issues affecting our industry. Our guest speaker will be B. Scott Zuckerman, Principal of Domus Inc. Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018Time: 8:00am - 10:00am,
CLC Leadership Series: Go Beyond Networking
On Thursday, October 11, 2018, GBCA's Construction Leadership Council hosted a workshop, "Go Beyond Networking." Attendees learned how to stop the cycle of merely collecting business cards by learning how to connect with people to change our worlds. Thanks to
Bittenbender Construction Breaks Ground on Franklin Square Fountain Renovation
Bittenbender Construction is once again working on Franklin Square! On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Franklin Square fountain renovation. The fountain, originally built in 1837, was previously restored in 2006 as part of Franklin
AGC Annual Student Essay Competition Open
The AGC Education and Research Foundation is holding the 36th Annual James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition.The competition is open to any senior-level student in a four or five-year ABET or ACCE accredited university construction management or construction-related engineering program.