March 16, 2026

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TOP GBCA NEWS

GBCA Member Spotlight: TBS Services, Inc.

TBS Services, Inc., a certified Small Business Enterprise, specializes in building enclosure design and rehabilitation, delivering practical solutions backed by more than 30 years of technical expertise.

EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE: 2026 Construction Technology Expo

May 13, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

Early-bird pricing is now available for the 2026 Construction Technology Expo — register by April 6 (exhibitors) or April 27 (attendees) to secure discounted rates before prices increase.

GBCA Connects with Students at Williamson Spring Career Fair

GBCA joined more than 175 companies at Williamson College of the Trades’ Spring Career Fair to connect with students about union construction careers and opportunities with leading GBCA member firms.

CLC UPDATE

CLC Coffee Chat: Matt Pentz, Rycon Construction, Inc.

April 7, 9:30am - 10:30am, Online

Join the CLC for a Coffee Chat with Matt Pentz, Executive Vice President of Rycon Construction, offering emerging professionals the chance to learn from a seasoned construction leader in a casual, virtual setting. Attendees can ask questions, connect with peers, and gain insight into career paths in the industry.

GBCA EVENTS

Eggs with OSHA: Federal Safety Update from AGC of America

April 2, 7:30am - 9am, IBEW Local 98

Join the Local OSHA Office, AGC of America, and GBCA to hear AGC’s Kevin Cannon share the latest federal safety updates and enforcement trends impacting construction.

10-Week Online Construction Fundamental Courses

April 13 - June 21, Online

  • Construction Blueprint Reading
  • Estimating & Bidding 1 & 2
  • Construction Materials and Processes
  • Construction Equipment and Methods
  • Planning and Scheduling

More GBCA Events:

RESOURCES

CPWR Heat Illness Prevention Survey

CPWR is inviting construction professionals to complete a brief, anonymous survey (10 minutes or less) to help guide industry efforts in preventing heat illness and injury.

GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Ladder Duty Ratings

This GBCA Toolbox Talk discusses ladder duty ratings, which indicates the maximum weight capacity a ladder can safely carry. 

AGC RESOURCES & NEWS

AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum

April 15, 2pm - 3pm, Online

 Open to all AGC members and chapters, the goal of these forums is to provide a safe space where construction industry stakeholders can come together to share success stories, discuss challenges, and seek or share resources and best practices.

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter Earns National Recognition

EPDACI, the local ACI chapter has been recognized as one of only 13 chapters nationwide to attain the highest level of achievement in chapter activities for 2025 — congratulations on this well-deserved honor.

60% of Gen Z Considering Skilled Trades Careers

A new survey finds that 60% of Gen Z plans to pursue skilled trades careers this year, signaling growing interest in construction and other hands-on professions amid concerns about student debt and job stability.

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