Frank V. Radomski & Sons Records Interview for Growing Greater Philadelphia
On Tuesday, June 26, Philip F. Radomski and Mary Kate Radomski of Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc. sat down with Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of the Select Greater Philadelphia Council, to record an interview about doing business in Philadelphia.
Topping Out Ceremony for Tutor Perini’s W/Element Hotel
Last week, the topping-out ceremony was held for the new W/Element Hotel at 15th and Chestnut in Philadelphia. Tutor Perini Building Corp is the General Contractor and O’Donnell & Naccarato is the Structural Engineer. Safway Services is also providing scaffolding
GBCA Member Spotlight: July 2, 2018
Eastern Gunite Company, Inc. specializes in all forms of concrete restoration and rehabilitation, epoxy and chemical injection, pressure and compaction grouting, gunite, and shotcrete. Their work encompasses dams, bridges, reservoirs, concrete tanks, tunnels, refineries, swales, buildings, docks, piers and domes.
Bencardino Excavating and the Rise of Smart Residence Construction
Lou Bencardino says smart residence construction is still on the rise in Center City Philadelphia, and the Hamilton, just off Broad Street in Center City, is an example of it.The Hamilton at 15th and Hamilton Street in Philadelphia is one
Philadelphia City Council Approves Construction Impact Tax
On Thursday June 21st, City Council overwhelmingly voted to pass a Housing Trust Fund Bill which would create a new sub fund to receive the revenue created by the proposed 1% Construction Impact Tax. The 1% Construction Impact Tax, however,
2018 GBCA Alex’s Lemonade Stand
On Friday, June 22, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council Steering Committee Members and GBCA staff held an Alex’s Lemonade Stand. The rain held off, and we were able to raise money and draw attention to the fight against childhood cancer. To
City of Philadelphia Construction Industry Survey
GBCA has been working with developers, contractors and city officials to fix the regulations that slow down construction in our city. Please take a moment to tell us how the City help our industry!Take the Survey:
Torcon on Episode of Growing Greater Philadelphia
Amy Novak, Project Executive for Torcon, Inc., appears on the June 29 episode of the Growing Greater Philadelphia Radio & Podcast Program. The episode airs on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT at 5am on Friday, June 29, but it is also available
Keep CHAD Open! Take Action!
CHAD, the nation’s first Charter High School for Architecture + Design, was recently given a non-renewal recommendation by the Charter School Office of the Philadelphia School District. CHAD has an opportunity to make its case at an upcoming School Reform Commission
Prompt Pay Bill Amendments Become Law, will go into effect in October 2018
House Bill 566, which amends the state’s Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (otherwise known as Prompt Pay), was signed into law on June 12th. The amendments provide contractors and subcontractors with the ability to suspend work without penalty due to