Job Opportunity: Safety Director for Jenkintown Building Services
GBCA Member, Jenkintown Building Services, is looking for a new Safety Director.Click the link below to download the job posting.For all inquiries, contact Mr. Butch Chapman, Director of Operations at and Mr. Hertis Smithey at .
Sneak Peek of LF Driscoll project, The Alexander
LF Driscoll is nearing completion of The Alexander, a new residential tower.From Curbed Philadelphia:“For the past two years, the 34-story Alexander tower, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) and BLT Architects, has been on the rise at 1601 Vine
Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters’ Local 158 Members Work with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia
Over the past four years, the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (NRCC) has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia to help build 15 new homes in the City of Philadelphia.Last year, Local 158 carpenters dedicated their time and expertise to
Philadelphia City Council Advances Bill Regulating Mobile Cranes
On Thursday, November 2, 2017, Philadelphia’s City Council advanced a bill about regulations for mobile crane operators. GBCA has been working with the City Councilmembers to propose regulations that will both improve construction safety in the city and not hinder
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE THANKSGIVING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017.CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, LABORERS. DRYWALL FINISHERS & RODSETTERS - Not a paid holiday. If worked, Double-Time. OPERATING
HSC Builders & Construction Managers Begin Penn Museum Renovation
This week, GBCA member HSC Builders & Construction Managers began the first phase of a major renovation of the Penn Museum – University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.University of Pennsylvania officials want to engage more with the school's
GBCA at Business Advocacy Basics Event
On November 1, 2017, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia held Business Advocacy Basics: How to Leverage Local Government Relations. This panel discussed why businesses should understand legislation, and how to connect with local representatives. GBCA Director of Industry
Growing Greater Philadelphia: GBCA Episode Airing December 2017
The next “Growing Greater Philadelphia” 30-minute program will be airing on December 5, 2017 on NBC10. The program will also be available ON DEMAND to Comcast X1 subscribers only and carried in the folder Xfinity Services/Get Local/News & Information/NBC 10/News
GBCA Membership Spotlight: November 6, 2017
Graboyes Commercial Window Company is a MBE certified US Top 50 glazing firm and a leader in commercial/architectural window installation, having contributed to the diverse built environment of the greater Philadelphia area for more than thirty years. Graboyes is highly
Philadelphia a Top Contender for New Amazon HQ
The GBCA supports Philadelphia’s bid to be home to the new Amazon HQ, and our members are at the ready to demonstrate that #PhillyDelivers! We’re excited to see Philadelphia being talked about as one of the best contenders for Amazon.From the