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Final Week to Submit! Don't miss your opportunity to be recognized in the 2026 Construction Excellence Awards, the premier construction awards program in the Philadelphia region.

Updated categories, streamlined submission questions, and enhanced judging criteria make this year's program stronger than ever.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Spring Membership Dinner, where members gathered for networking, industry insights, and a discussion on the future of Philadelphia's economy.

The newest CARP graduates are ready to take the next step into the construction industry and are seeking contractor sponsors to launch their careers in the skilled trades.

In his latest Letter from the President, Ben Connors reflects on the Board of Directors' recent strategic planning efforts and the priorities guiding GBCA's future, including workforce development, advocacy, labor relations, and business intelligence.

Join the CLC for an afternoon of networking and fun! This event has two parts: a pre-game happy hour, and attending a Phillies game. Tickets for both parts of the events are available as a package, or you can individually purchase a happy hour only ticket.

This event is for CLC Members only. Please contact Meg Ginsberg or Marybeth Gerdelmann to register.

Go behind the scenes at Ernest D. Menold’s shop with the AIA-GBCA Joint Committee and Philadelphia Emerging Architects. Explore fabrication operations, advanced equipment, and the craftsmanship behind complex projects.

• Construction Blueprint Reading
• Estimating & Bidding 1 & 2
• Construction Materials and Processes
• Construction Equipment and Methods
• Estimating Civil and Sitework Construction
• Oral and Written Communication
• Planning and Scheduling
• Contract Documents and Construction Law
• Building Green Buildings- The Contractor's Perspective

Summer heat is on the way! If you’re interested in having GBCA visit your job site to lead a Heat Safety Stand-Down and share best practices for preventing heat-related illnesses this summer, contact safety@gbca.com to schedule a visit.

This GBCA Toolbox Talk outlines the warning signs of heat-related illness, prevention strategies, and the steps workers should take to protect themselves and their coworkers during hot weather conditions.

What can contractors expect for the remainder of 2026? AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson shares the latest economic outlook, highlighting growth opportunities, labor market trends, material cost pressures, and the market sectors best positioned for expansion.

Esperanza Academy Charter School and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are seeking material donations to support new skilled trades programs that will provide Philadelphia students with hands-on training in HVAC, plumbing, welding, and facility maintenance.