LF Driscoll Provides Mentorship to the Enterprise Center’s MBE Contractors
The new Enterprise Center in West Philadelphia was built using the services of minority-owned contractors mentored by LF Driscoll. From The Philadelphia Tribune: Developed and constructed using a total of $2.5 million in public and philanthropic funding, the project
Holiday Schedule: Memorial Day 2023
GBCA’s collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. Carpenters, Cement Masons, Plasterers, Laborers, Drywall Finishers & Rodsetters Not a paid holiday. If worked, Double-Time. Operating Engineers Paid
2023 Louis I. Kahn Award Honoring Herzog & de Meuron
GBCA is proud to sponsor the 36th Louis I. Kahn Award honoring Herzog & de Meuron. The 2001 Pritzker Prize-winning architecture firm is known for working on projects such as the Tate Modern gallery in London; Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg,
Welcome New GBCA Members
On April 10, 2023, GBCA’s Board of Directors welcomed new members to the association. Please join us in welcoming the following new members: Associate Members: Henkel and Son Construction LLC Phoenix Contractors Inc. Richard R. Pucci & Associates Affiliate
Clemens Construction Renovates University of Pennsylvania’s Baseball Stadium
Clemens Construction recently renovated the University of Pennsylvania’s Meiklejohn baseball Stadium. Renovations included a fully turfed field, field orientation, both dugouts, pitchers’ development area, and the protective netting.
GBCA Member Spotlight: Floodproofing.com
Since 2001, Floodproofing.com has been providing floodproofing product solutions and education to design professionals, municipalities, contractors, and property owners. From humble beginnings in Avalon, New Jersey to worldwide success today, their team remains committed to providing the best floodplain-protection
2023 Carpenters Open House
On Friday, May 5, The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College held its annual Open House, to teach students more about the carpentry trades. View the gallery (6 photos)
Build Up the American Workforce through Union Construction
Cyndie Williams, Executive Director of the Carpenter Contractor Trust, recent shared an op-ed highlighting how supporting union construction is supporting jobs for American workers. From Newsweek: American taxpayers need to trust that the workforce tasked with constructing our critical
Bid Opportunity: Salt Storage Building
GBCA is proud to share bid opportunities with our members. Salt Storage Building Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: May 17, 2023, 2:00pm Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Location: Public Works Facility, 8101 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 Bid Due Date: May
Green Building 101 +LEED: Paving the Way for Subcontractors in Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia is raising the bar for better environmental and energy efficiency standards in all newly constructed and renovated City buildings. Join USGBC and the City of Philadelphia Municipal Energy Office for a course introducing the foundations