Honoring Excellence: Finalists and Winners of the 28th Annual Construction Excellence Awards

The 28th Annual Construction Excellence Awards brought together hundreds of GBCA members at the National Constitution Center on November 18, 2025, to celebrate the highest levels of craftsmanship, innovation,

Widener’s Construction Management Builds Careers and Community from the Ground Up

Widener University’s new Construction Management program is redefining how students prepare for careers in the building industry — combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience at active job sites across

Construction Leadership Council Casual Conversation with a Young Professional

On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council met with students from Thomas Jefferson University’s Construction Management program. CLC member Greg Bolton, Sr. Project Engineer of Gilbane Building

Dr. Kathleen Short Wins ASC Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Kathleen Short, Assistant Teaching Professor in Drexel University’s Construction Management Program in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Society received the Region 1 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Excellence

Drexel University Celebrates 2022 Dragon Exemplar Award and Young Dragon Exemplar Award Honorees

On Tuesday, April 5, Drexel University’s Construction Management Program celebrated 2022 Dragon Exemplar Award Honoree Bob MacIntosh, President of DCI+MacIntosh Engineers. This award honors a member of the greater

CLC Coffee Chat: Christine Fiori of Drexel University

On Thursday, March 31, 2022, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council held a Coffee Chat featuring Dr. Christine Fiori, Program Director of Drexel University’s Construction Management Program. Led by Paul McLaughlin,

Casual Conversation with a Young Professional, Paul McLaughlin of Shoemaker Construction Co.

On May 26, Paul McLaughlin, Manager of Continuous Improvement for the Butz Family of Companies (and based out of the Shoemaker Construction Co. offices), and GBCA Construction Leadership Council (CLC)

Casual Conversation with a Young Professional, Chris Jaccino of LF Driscoll

On April 28, Chris Jaccino, Assistant Project Manager/Assistant Superintendent of LF Driscoll and GBCA Construction Leadership Council Steering Committee member, spoke with Professor Jamie McDonald’s Productivity in Construction class in

Quest for Quality Documentary Film Premiere Screening

The Drexel Construction Management Program will host a video premiere Thursday, 18 February to screen "Quest for Quality," a documentary focusing on the glazing industry and North American Contractor Certification

Drexel Construction Management Online Graduate Information Session

On Thursday, November 19, 2020, Drexel University’s College of Engineering is hosting a virtual Information Session for its graduate programs. Dr. Christine Fiori and Jessica Cruz will host a break