GBCA Members Renovating Wells Fargo Center
After 22 years, Wells Fargo Center is undergoing a major renovation. Estimated at $250 million, this renovation will see the seats replaced, fewer luxury suites, wider hallways, and more open spaces for socializing while watching games.Several GBCA several members are
National Safety Month Tipsheet: Driving
For the fourth week of National Safety Month, we are focusing on falls. Here is a Tipsheet with tips for safety at work AND at home, so feel free to share widely! About National Safety MonthJune is the National Safety Council’s
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: June 25, 2018
For the month of June, GBCA and OSHA are focusing conversations about construction safety around Caught-In or -Between Hazards.Click below to download a Toolbox Talk about Preventing Injuries with Skid Steer Loaders:Click below to download a Toolbox Talk about Working
GBCA Member Spotlight: June 25, 2018
NorthStar provides abatement, demolition, and emergency response services. NorthStar’s highly trained professionals are experienced with sites containing asbestos, heavy metals, reactive chemicals, PCBs, electroplating wastes, hydrocarbons, explosives and other environmentally sensitive materials. They also provide structural implosion, heavy equipment operations
2018 Preservation Achievement Awards
On June 6, 2018, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia held its 25th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards. Several GBCA members were honored with Grand Jury Awards. Former GBCA board member, the late George Young, was also honored in the evening’s
Cultivating a Marketing Culture
Within the architecture, engineering and construction industry it is not uncommon for many firms to experience a disconnect when it comes to understanding the value of marketing.In AGC of America’s Business Development Forum’s latest Business Development Best Practice, Jessica Thornton,
Partnership Opportunity with GBCA and Select Greater Philadelphia
In 2018, GBCA is partnering with Select Greater Philadelphia and highlighting our members on the Growing Greater Philadelphia Radio & Podcast Program. The program airs on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, and features interviews promoting Philadelphia's business community.Another partnership opportunity GBCA is
AIA/GBCA/COAA Event: An Owner’s Perspective
On June 14, the AIA/GBCA Joint Committee, with the PA chapter of COAA (Construction Owners Association of America), hosted An Owner’s Perspective, a panel discussion focusing on owner perspectives from design and construction leadership in both the Healthcare and Education
Gilbane’s New Hard Hats a Hit with Workers
For the past six months, Gilbane Building Company introduced Kask Helmets to its jobsites. These helmets are light, and provide more safety features for construction workers, such as built-in eye protection. Today, many employees don’t want to go back to the
Camden Tower Topping Ceremony
On Tuesday, June 12, Conner Strong & Buckelew, with NFI and The Michaels Organization, held a topping ceremony to celebrate progress on their new home, an 18-story office tower in Camden, NJ. Conner Strong & Buckelew President & CEO Mike