Congratulations to the 2024 CARP Apprenticeship Graduates!
On June 25, the Carpenters Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) proudly celebrated the graduation of 31 participants at a ceremony hosted at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Congratulations to the 2024 graduates from CARP! The General Building Contractors Association (GBCA)
GBCA Member Spotlight: IDS Drones Inc.
IDS Drones Inc. offers professional drone imagery and data solutions for companies and communities of all sizes. Its skilled pilots use state-of-the- art technology to provide comprehensive aerial surveys, detailed inspections, property and maintenance reports, mapping, project monitoring, and
GBCA Promotes Heat Safety on 97.5 The Fanatic
GBCA is partnering with 97.5 The Fanatic to help promote heat safety to construction workers leading up to OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18, 2024. Ads will run on 97.5 The Fanatic—both on the air and online—from June
Pennsylvania Convention Center Opens New On-Site Training Center for Staff and Labor Partners
The Pennsylvania Convention Center has unveiled a new on-site training center designed to offer staff and labor partners, including Laborers’ International Local 332, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 98, and Iron Workers Local 405, programs centered around
Congratulations to the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College Class of 2024!
On June 21, the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center held a graduation celebration for the graduating class of 2024 at the Hilton Philadelphia in Penn's Landing. Congratulations to the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College Class of 2024!
ENR Webinar: 2024 Midyear Construction Economics Forecast
Join ENR for a webinar featuring top industry experts Ken Simonson, Chief Economist for the Associated General Contractors of America; Sarah Martin, Associate Director of Forecasting at Dodge Construction Network; and Kermit Baker, Chief Economist for the American Institute
Fall Prevention in Construction Safety Training
On June 19 and 20, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) hosted a comprehensive Fall Prevention in Construction Safety Training. This training program, developed by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America with support from a Susan Harwood Federal
Eggs with OSHA: Technology in Construction Safety
On Tuesday, June 25, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) held its second Eggs with OSHA event of the year, dedicated to raising awareness about job site safety technologies. The event featured several expert speakers and highlighted the importance
GBCA Member Spotlight: Lenick Construction, Inc.
For over fifty years, Lenick Construction, Inc. has established itself as a leader in subcontracting services, development, and construction management in the Mid-Atlantic region. With a dedicated team of professionals, including office staff, project managers, carpenters, and tradesmen, Lenick
Erin Dwyer Harvard Named to the Philadelphia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Congratulations to Erin Dwyer Harvard, who was recently named to the Philadelphia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. The appointment from Mayor Parker was confirmed by Philadelphia City Council last week.