2024 Carpenters Open House
On Friday, May 3, The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College held its annual Open House to teach students about the carpentry trades. At the showcase, over 50 of the best-trained fourth year union carpenter apprentices competed in a
CLC Hard Hat Tour: Elmwood Zoo Welcome Center & Animal Hospital
On May 1st, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council an exclusive hard hat tour of the upcoming Elmwood Zoo's Welcome Center & Animal Hospital. The project, being built by INTECH Construction, LLC includes the construction and site work of a new
Young Professionals Lego Happy Hour
Join Carpenters' Hall, the Philadelphia Emerging Architects (American Institute of Architects), the Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers Young Members Group Philadelphia, and the General Building Contractors Association’s Construction Leadership Council for an evening of casual conversation and refreshments.
CPWR Hosts Beyond Fall Prevention Planning: Being Prepared for Fall Rescue
As part of this year’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
GBCA and Everybody Builds Hit Home Runs for Heart Health
On April 29, 2024, GBCA and Everybody Builds Philadelphia joined the American Heart Association’s Hard Hats with Heart Home Run Derby to promote cardiovascular health in the construction industry. The event included heart health demonstrations as well as a
GBCA Member Spotlight: Independent Contract Flooring, LLC
Founded in 2002, Independent Contract Flooring, LLC is a single source solution for all flooring needs. Working with architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, corporate, healthcare, educational, life science and pharmaceutical, hospitality, government-GSA, multifamily end users, and general contractors
GBCA’s President and CEO, Ben Connors, Speaks at Philadelphia’s Build Conference
On April 26th, GBCA's President and CEO, Ben Connors, took the stage at the Philadelphia Build Conference to highlight the significance of partnerships in the construction industry. Ben's address shed light on pivotal industry trends and emphasized the imperative
Ryan Boyer and Joseph Hill Named in City & State’s 2024 PA Power 100
Congratulations to Ryan Boyer, Business Manager of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, and Joseph Hill, Managing Director of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, for being named in the City & State’s 2024 PA Power 100. From City &
ULI Philadelphia Hosts 2nd Annual Women & Minority Business Fair and Reception
Join ULI Philadelphia and the Women’s Leadership Initiative for a lively discussion on both the challenges W/MBE firms face securing contracts as well as strategies to increase W/MBE participation in transformative real estate and infrastructure projects. This fair is
GBCA Member Spotlight: Wm. J. Donovan Co.
Wm. J. Donovan Co. specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of sheet metal products and systems, alongside providing comprehensive testing and balancing services for the HVAC and related industries. With a primary focus on highly technical and continually