July 15, 2019
TOP GBCA NEWS
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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GEI Consultants, Inc. is a consulting engineering and environmental firm that provides geotechnical, environmental, water resources, civil design and construction services.
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Access GBCA's Members-Only Web Content
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GBCA's new website features an InfoHub that is full of Members-Only features! Download a quick fact sheet about the InfoHub, and watch a video with instructions on how to set up your InfoHub account and login information.
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GBCA Members Are Building This Skyline on 97.5 The Fanatic
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AIA/COAA/GBCA Joint Event: Women in Leadership in AEC
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On July 9, a panel of women leaders discussed how the building industry has changed for women, and the roles they played in shaping today’s AEC industries.
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2019 Safety Awards Reception on CCT Network
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Carpenter Contractor Trust created a video about the 2019 Safety Awards Reception, featuring interviews with Clemens Construction Company and P. Agnes, Inc.!
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CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL UPDATE
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CLC/PEA Joint Networking Event
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On July 11, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council and AIA Philadelphia’s Philadelphia Emerging Architects held a joint networking event at Carpenters’ Hall.
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GBCA'S CLC Featured in CLC Leadership-LINK
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GBCA’s CLC was featured in the June 2019 issue of AGC’s CLC Leadership-LINK! The article highlights the CLC's Hard Hat Tours showcasing projects making an impact in Philadelphia.
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2019 AGC Leadership Development Conference
September 11-13, DoubleTree Center City
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The CLC Leadership Development Conference brings together emerging construction leaders from across the country. The conference will include professional development workshops, seminars on current construction issues, networking receptions at Carpenters' Hall and Lucky Strike, and a tour of LF Driscoll's PennFIRST project.
The conference will also spotlight several GBCA member firms:
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- Armor Masonry Restoration
- Belcher Roofing Corporation
- Bittenbender Construction
- Drexel University Construction Management Program
- EDA Contractors, Inc.
- Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
- Gilbane Building Company
- Habitat for Humanity
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- LF Driscoll
- P. Agnes, Inc.
- Revolution Recovery
- Shoemaker Construction Co.
- Siemens Industry Inc.
- Skanska USA Building
- TN Ward Company
- Torcon, Inc.
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There are also sponsorship opportunities for this conference! Contact Lauren Hanan at
[email protected] for more information.
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CLC Hard Hat Tour: The W/Element Hotel
August 8, 3pm-7pm
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Join GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council for a hard hat tour of Tutor Perini Building Corp's W/Element Hotel, followed by a networking happy hour at SPIN Philadelphia.
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Understanding Constructors
August 21, 12pm-2pm
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Many of our staff don't necessarily have construction backgrounds. Attendees of this seminar, FREE for GBCA members only, will become more familiar with terms, language, and construction processes!
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More Upcoming GBCA Events!
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- The Principles of Estimating: 10-Week Series, September 9 - November 11, GBCA HQ
- AGC CLC Leadership Development Conference, September 11-13, DoubleTree Center City
- Fall Membership Dinner, September 25, Ballroom at the Ben
- AutoCAD: Basics & Intermediate, 4-Part Online Course, October 2-23, ONLINE
- Construction Technology Expo, October 29, Penn State at the Navy Yard
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Apply Your Carpenters’ Apprenticeship Training to a Degree Program
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GBCA is working to reach agreements with Philadelphia Region colleges and universities to have the instruction and experience of an apprenticeship count as credits towards degree programs in construction-related fields.
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GBCA Membership Benefit: Pennsylvania One Call System
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One of the membership benefits with the GBCA is access to the Pennsylvania One Call System.
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This week's GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides tips on staying hydrated.
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The Importance of Technology in Jobsite Management
July 30, 2pm-3pm
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Take this FREE webinar and learn how new technologies, when used appropriately, can help manage projects and attract new talent
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AGC of America Member Benefit of the Week
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GBCA Members are also AGC members! AGC Members receive discounts from Enterprise Fleet Management on acquisition costs, maintenance programs, and fuel management programs.
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LF Driscoll Begins Construction of New Drexel University Medical School Campus
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On June 17, 2019, Tower Health and Drexel University broke ground on a new medical school campus being built by LF Driscoll.
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Honor the Industry’s Best by Nominating Outstanding Women in Construction
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More women are playing leadership roles in Philadelphia's construction industry, and we want to honor them!
Construction Business Owner is looking for women to profile and honor in the November 2019 issue of the magazine.
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GBCA MEMBERS: Share your news and announcements in News at a Glance!
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