E.C. Fence & Iron Works, Inc. delivers specialized fencing and custom metal fabrication solutions, combining in-house capabilities and advanced technology to provide efficient, high-quality results across commercial and industrial projects. 

GBCA has expanded its Construction Fundamentals offerings with three new certificate programs, providing practical, real-world training in estimating, project management, construction practices, and construction supervision.

GBCA’s Board of Directors recently welcomed a new group of member companies and organizations to the association. Join us in welcoming these firms, representing a wide range of expertise across the construction industry, and strengthening the GBCA community.

GBCA congratulates Maura Hesdon and Mary Kate Radomski on being named to City & State PA’s Above and Beyond Women list, recognizing their leadership and impact in the construction industry.

GBCA participated in the City of Philadelphia’s CTE Career Fair at Drexel University, connecting with students and highlighting career opportunities across construction and related industries.

CLC members Kaitlin Carpenter of Durapods LLC, and Nick Pirri of Hispanic Ventures, visited Mayfair Elementary School’s Career Day, sharing their experiences and introducing students to the many career opportunities in construction.

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.

• Construction Blueprint Reading
• Estimating & Bidding 1 & 2
• Construction Materials and Processes
• Construction Equipment and Methods
• Planning and Scheduling
• Leadership and Motivation
• Risk Management and Problem Solving
• Construction Productivity and Cost Management
• Construction Project Management
• Practical Applications of Construction Law

Join GBCA, the Philadelphia Building Trades Safety Committee, the Mid-Atlantic Safety Committee, and the Philadelphia Area Labor Management Committee for a comprehensive half-day workshop on examining fall protection gear. 

GBCA’s Membership Committee invites you to the Spring Membership Dinner—an evening of networking, celebration, and connection across the industry, bringing together leaders from the construction community. Program details coming soon.

• 2026 Project Safety Awards Submisions, Deadline: May 29, 2026
• 2026 Construction Technology Expo, May 13, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

Learn how contractors are using data, reporting, and AI to improve efficiency and decision-making in this on-demand webinar from Engineering News-Record.

This GBCA Toolbox Talk outlines key practices for preventing dropped tools and struck-by hazards when working from heights, including the use of the “3 Ts”—Trapped, Tethered, and Topped.

AGC members can take advantage of Speedchain, a construction-specific credit card and expense management platform that provides real-time visibility into job costs, helping contractors control spending and streamline financial processes.

This initiative promotes education, intervention, and postvention strategies to equip and empower mental health champions throughout the construction workforce, and provides an opportunity for the industry to come together, honor those impacted by mental health challenges, and reinforce a shared commitment to supporting one another.