NAWIC & Steamfitters LU 420 Host Women in Construction Panel: Breaking Barriers
In honor of Women in Construction (WIC) Week, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter and Steamfitters Local Union 420 are co-hosting an event aimed at addressing the challenges and triumphs of women in the construction
CBIZ Webinar: Leading the Way: Women Shaping Every Sector in Construction
In celebration of Women in Construction Week, the CBIZ Women's Construction Group is hosting a webinar highlighting the impact of women across all areas of the construction industry. This event will feature a panel of industry professionals discussing their
GBCA Supports Philadelphia’s H.O.M.E. Initiative to Expand Housing and Jobs
On February 19, 2025, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed Executive Order 3-25, launching the Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Initiative to create or preserve 30,000 housing units in Philadelphia. The General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) expressed strong support for
GBCA Member Spotlight: Kieffer’s Appliances
For over 105 years, Kieffer’s Appliances has been a trusted name in the appliance industry, proudly operating as a family-owned business. With a 20,000-square-foot showroom featuring more than 60 appliance brands, Kieffer’s offers a diverse selection to meet the
GBCA Engages The Next Generation of Builders at Belmont Charter High School’s Annual Trade Fair
On Friday, February 7, GBCA participated in the Belmont Charter High School Annual Trade Fair in West Philadelphia, joining colleges, universities, and trade programs to introduce students to exciting career opportunities in construction. Throughout the event, we connected with
Your Roadmap to a Construction Career: Philadelphia’s New Career Pathway Tool
In celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month this February, the City of Philadelphia's Infrastructure Solutions Team (IST) has unveiled a new Construction Career Map. This innovative tool serves as a visual roadmap, guiding students and job seekers
LF Driscoll and Project Atlas Hosts Virtual Pre-Bid & Outreach Event for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Proton Therapy Addition
LF Driscoll and The Project Atlas IPD is hosting a Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting and Outreach Event for the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Proton Therapy Addition. This event is tailored for Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (M/W/DBE) trade firms
GBCA Member Spotlight: Premier Building Restoration, Inc.
For over 25 years, Premier Building Restoration, Inc. has been a trusted leader in masonry restoration and waterproofing, preserving some of the most iconic structures in the Philadelphia region. With a passion for craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence,
Anthony Biddle Contractors Inc. Completes Major Concrete Pour for University of Pennsylvania Project
Anthony Biddle Contractors Inc. recently completed a significant 1,000-cubic-yard concrete pour at a Target Building Construction’s University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman Hall project. This milestone marks a critical step in the construction process, ensuring a strong foundation for the
P. Agnes and Torcon Break Ground on Cooper University Healthcare Expansion Project
Cooper University Health Care, P. Agnes Inc., and Torcon, Inc. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of its ambitious $3 billion "Project Imagine" expansion at the Health Sciences Campus in Camden. This transformative project represents the