2016 GBCA Holiday Party
The 2016 GBCA Holiday Party took place at The Fretz Showroom. Over 200 GBCA members were treated to the beautiful kitchen showroom as they networked and celebrated the season. The GBCA's Construction Leadership Council collected over 250 toys to donate
Virtual Design & Construction Lunch and Learn
A big thank you to our sponsor Microsol Resources and partner Gilbane Building Company for putting on our Virtual Design & Construction Lunch and Learn: Adapting Video Game Engines into the Construction Industry yesterday. Attendees were treated to an interactive
Construction Today Wins 2016 Pepperpot Award
The General Building Contractors Association is proud to announce that Construction Today Magazine was given the distinguished honor of receiving a Pepperpot Award from the Public Relations Society of America. The award was to recognize Construction Today as a top publication in the Philadelphia
Bid Opportunity!
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Holiday Safety Tips
Nothing can dampen the holiday spirit quicker than a seasonal accident. Follow these tips to ensure your holiday season is festive and accident free.Turkey FryersSet up the fryer outdoors on a clean, level surface at least 10’ from your home.Keep
Welcome New GBCA Members!
New Associate MembersIndependence Steel, Inc.The Watson Organization, Inc. New Affiliate MembersCastor Materials, Inc.The Safety Group LTDShore Supply, Inc.Synergy Electrical Sales, Inc.
GBCA Membership Spotlight: December 12, 2016
Structural Maintenance Systems, Inc. and their professional, experienced and dedicated teams have provided specialized rehabilitation services since 1978.Their services include:Condition SurveysConcrete RestorationMasonry RepairEpoxy and Chemical GroutingPost Tension Deck RepairExpansion Joint Repair and ReplacementBuilding Façade Restoration, including Brick and Stone Repair,
Holiday Schedule: Christmas & New Year
Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24Rodsetters Local #405: Holiday; paid for 4 hours. Foremen; paid for 8 hours. Employees who work on Christmas Eve Day shall work 4 hours and be paid for 8 hours. Any time worked beyond 4 hours
Supervisory Training Program (STP)
Through the GBCA’s support, the Carpenters JAC offers their members the Supervisory Training Program (STP) as a 6-unit, year-long journeyman upgrade course. Do you have someone on your team who could benefit from this program? Contact Barbara Hagan at 215-824-2300
Construction Leadership Council Donates 21,000 Pounds of Food to Philabundance
GBCA's Construction Leadership Council worked to collect and donate over 21,000 pounds of food to the Philabundance Camp Out for Hunger in conjunction with WMMR Preston and Steve Show. GBCA President, Benjamin Connors was interviewed LIVE on air and FOX29