Shoemaker Celebrates Topping Out of Seven Tower Bridge

At the beginning of July, Shoemaker Construction Co. celebrated the topping out of the Seven Tower Bridge project in Conshohocken, PA. Maintaining social distance per COVID-19 response protocols, team members

Torcon Celebrates Grand Opening of The Commons at Villanova University

Congratulations to Torcon, Inc., which led the construction of The Commons at Villanova University! The $225 million, 400,000 square foot project, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Voith &

United Rentals Trench Safety Stand Down

June 17-21 was Trench Safety Stand Down Week. United Rentals held Trench Safety Stand Downs at all 92 of its branches. The Philadelphia branch held a Stand Down on June

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: New College House West

Excavation is progressing at the University of Pennsylvania’s New College House West site. The $163 million project will be designed specifically as an undergraduate college house, part of Penn’s residential

Hidden City Philadelphia Names Best Architecture, Urban Design, & Public Art of 2018

2018 was a significant year for Philadelphia’s built environment and landscape. Hidden City Philadelphia of CultureTrust aims to connect Philadelphians with the city by highlighting how our built environment shapes

TN Ward Project The National Officially Opens

The National, a re-developed mixed-use building that includes 192 apartments and a gym, has officially opened, welcoming new tenants on November 1. Located at 112 North 2nd Street, the National

East Market Holds Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Photo Credit: Miller RyanOn November 1, 2018, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia Director of Planning and Development Anne Fadullon, NECA Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter Executive Director Jeff Scarpello, IBEW Local 98 Business

GBCA Members Building City’s Largest New Resident Communities

The Philadelphia multifamily market continues to present strong fundamentals in 2018, despite a rent growth of 1.9 percent, 60 basis points below the national average as of April. The metro

Market East’s New Retail and Building Boom

Photo Credit: Christopher Kao for PhillyByDrone.comCenter City Philadelphia’s retail real estate development is going against national trends. GBCA is proud of its members for being a part of this activity.Scroll