City of Philadelphia Adopts 2018 International Building Code
On Thursday, June 28, City of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Kenney signed into law the 2018 International Building Code (IBC).This action required lobbying from GBCA at the state level. Philadelphia previously operated under the 2009 version of the IBC due to
Shoemaker Construction Co. Celebrates 75 Years
Shoemaker Construction Co., a member of The Butz Family of Companies, is pleased to announce that the company is celebrating 75 years in the construction business. Shoemaker has been consistently ranked over the last 30 years among the nation’s Top
CHAD Champagne Breakfast and Update
On June 27, Charter High School for Architecture + Design (CHAD) held its Annual Gala Champagne Breakfast. At the event, Anne Papageorge, Vice president of Facilities & Real Estate Services at the University of Pennsylvania, was awarded the DFF Civic
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: