GBCA Members Building City’s Largest New Resident Communities
The Philadelphia multifamily market continues to present strong fundamentals in 2018, despite a rent growth of 1.9 percent, 60 basis points below the national average as of April. The metro is currently experiencing a construction boom, thanks to the strong
HSC Builders & Construction Managers Records Growing Greater Philadelphia Interview
On Tuesday, June 12, HSC Builders & Construction Managers President & CEO Jim Viner sat down with Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of the Select Greater Philadelphia Council, to record an interview about doing business in Philadelphia. Jim shared stories and
Managing Succession in the Family Business
Many companies in the construction industry are family owned and run businesses. Planning ahead is important for the success and longevity of these businesses. This includes understanding the conditions that can lead to a successful succession plan. GBCA Member Cumby,
June 5 Memorial Park Dedication Ceremony
On June 5, 2018, a special dedication ceremony was held for the June 5 Memorial Park at 22nd and Market Streets in Philadelphia. The memorial commemorates the lives lost after a building tragically collapsed during its demolition in 2013.This memorial
GBCA Member Spotlight: June 11, 2018
Apache Industrial United is a full service Industrial and Commercial scaffolding access company. They provide rental as well as erect and dismantle labor services for the following product lines: Ring-lock scaffolding, shoring, swing stages, hoists, mast climbers. Their highly-trained personnel have
Tuition Reimbursement for Professional Drone Pilot Training
GBCA is proud to partner with the University of Delaware and include the premier drone training programs as part of our Tuition Reimbursement Program. The University of Delaware’s program provides the necessary training to take the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airman
Skanska USA Celebrates Topping Out Milestone for Inspira Health Network
Skanska USA celebrated the topping out milestone for Inspira Health Network's new hospital building in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, with a ceremony on May 29. The event included remarks by New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney; Patrick Nolan, Chief Operation
National Safety Month Tipsheet: Wellness
For the second week of National Safety Month, we are focusing on Wellness. 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
ACE Mentor Program Announces $113K in Scholarships at 17th Annual Breakfast
The ACE Mentor Program of Eastern Pennsylvania announced $113,000 in scholarships at the organization’s 17th Annual Scholarship Breakfast, Wednesday, May 23 at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia. Over 380 members of the design and construction community attended the celebration.Nine
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: June 11, 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 Excavation/Trench Cave-Ins: About the 2018 OSHA Focus Four CampaignGBCA and OSHA want to encourage