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
GBCA Connects with the Next Generation at Local Trade Fairs
GBCA recently connected with the next generation of trades professionals at two impactful events: the Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair and the Rosie’s Girls Trade Fair. On
CPWR Webinar: Benefits and Challenges of Mentorship in the Construction Industry
Join CPWR for an engaging webinar on the Benefits and Challenges of Mentorship in the Construction Industry. Discover new tools that can support the development or enhancement of mentorship
GBCA Connects with Future Trades Professionals at Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair
On November 6, GBCA attended the Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair at Williamson’s campus in Media, PA. Alongside 180 companies in Williamson's student center. GBCA educated attendees
CARP Apprentice Works on Wells Fargo Center Renovations
Saulih Khalifah was doing labor work for the Wells Fargo Center when he learned about CARP, The Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program. CARP’s goal is to identify and train motivated
The Carpenters’ Company and GBCA Still Shaping the City of Philadelphia Today
GBCA’s latest Philadelphia Business Journal article highlights the importance of our relationship with the 300-year-old Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia, which set the foundation of
Conversations with a Councilmember: Rebuild Philadelphia and the Carpenters
Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson will meet with representatives from Rebuild Philadelphia and The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters for a discussion about apprenticeship programs. Conversations with
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
Conversations with a Councilmember: Cement Masons and Plasterers Local 592 & Ironworkers Local Union 401
Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson is promoting the Philadelphia region’s different apprenticeship programs. On March 10, she’ll meet with union representatives from the Cement Masons and Plasterers Local 592