GBCA Hosts 2026 Spring Membership Dinner
On May 19, 2026, GBCA welcomed members and industry partners to the Spring Membership Dinner at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia's historic Wanamaker Building. The evening brought together
GBCA’s Ben Connors Named in City & State’s 2026 Pennsylvania Power 100
GBCA is proud to congratulate Ben Connors, President & CEO of the General Building Contractors Association, on being named to City & State PA's 2026 Pennsylvania Power 100. Recognized
Ben Connors Shares Leadership Perspective on Executive Leaders Radio
GBCA President & CEO Ben Connors recently joined Executive Leaders Radio for a conversation focused on how early life experiences shape leadership philosophy and long-term impact. Hosted by Herb
GBCA President & CEO Honored in City & State Pennsylvania’s 2025 Who’s Who in Labor
GBCA is proud to share that our President & CEO, Ben Connors, Esq., CAE, has been named to City & State Pennsylvania Magazine’s 2025 Who’s Who in Labor list.
Ben Connors and Maura Hesdon Bring GBCA’s Voice to “The Labor Show”
Since its launch in 2014, The Labor Show has featured in-depth conversations with key voices from labor, politics, and business. On Saturday, May 10, 2025, GBCA President & CEO
Ben Connors Addressed Industry Challenges and Opportunities at the 2025 Build Conference
On Friday, March 28, GBCA President and CEO, Ben Connors, addressed industry leaders at Philadelphia’s 2025 Build Conference, held at the Hilton Inn Penn’s Landing. In his presentation, Ben
The Build Conference 2025
Join the Philadelphia Building Trades Council for the 2025 Build Conference. The event will feature a special presentation by Donald Moor, Senior Vice President of Real Estate, Facilities, Operations,
Ben Connors Testifies at City Hall in Support of 76Place Development
On November 19, Ben Connors, President and CEO of GBAC, testified before Philadelphia City Council’s Committee of the Whole in support of the 76Place Development at Market East. Ben
Ben Connors Joins Industry Leaders at Meet the Developers Panel
On Wednesday, September 18, GBCA’s President and CEO, Ben Connors, participated in a panel discussion for the Center City Business Association’s Meet the Developers program. Alongside panelists Anne Fadullon,
Ben Connors Honored by AGC of America Celebrating a Decade of Dedication
On Thursday, September 12, Ben Connors was honored by the Associated General Contractors of America for his longstanding service. This recognition celebrates a decade of his dedicated commitment to