Strengthening the Construction Workforce Through Education: How GBCA Workbench Is Raising the Bar 

Author: Kaitlin Carpenter, PDM Constructors and Durapods The construction industry continues to evolve, requiring a workforce equipped with strong foundational skills and the ability to adapt through ongoing education.

CLC Members Connect with Widener Students on Construction Careers

On November 12, two members of GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) visited Widener University to speak with second-year students in the Construction Management program. This “Casual Conversation” session gave

GBCA Members Go On Air with KYW to Spread the Word About GBCA Workbench

GBCA members are helping raise awareness of GBCA’s Workbench—the association’s hub for construction education and professional development—on KYW Newsradio this fall. Through this campaign, members share how GBCA’s training opportunities

GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council Attends National Leadership Conference in Pittsburgh

From October 1–3, 2025, members of GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) attended AGC of America’s CLC Leadership Development Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The annual event brings together emerging construction

CLC Members Visit Mayfair Elementary for Annual Career Day

On April 10, two members of GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC)—Christina Leader, Director of Risk Management, and Kaitlin Carpenter, Assistant Project Manager, both from PDM Constructors, Inc.—visited Mayfair Elementary

GBCA and CLC Members Visit Mayfair Middle School’s CTE Program

On Wednesday, September 18, GBCA, along with Construction Leadership Council (CLC) members Christina Leader and Kaitlin Carpenter from PDM Constructors, Inc. visited Mayfair Middle School’s CTE program. GBCA presented