Built on trust and driven by collaboration, McDonald Building Company, LLC continues to deliver high-quality construction management services across the Philadelphia region.

In honor of National Construction Safety Week, GBCA visited jobsites across the Philadelphia region, including projects led by Rycon Construction and Bittenbender Construction, to promote safety awareness and fall protection. 

Earn your OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training certification! This four-day course provides in-depth instruction on recognizing, avoiding, and preventing workplace hazards—ideal for supervisors and professionals with safety responsibilities.

GBCA’s new Chairman of the Board, Angelo Perryman, shares his vision for the organization and the future of the construction industry—focusing on growth, collaboration, and strengthening the value of union construction.

The Construction Excellence Awards submission deadline has been extended! Don't miss your opportunity to be recognized in the 2026 Construction Excellence Awards, the premier construction awards program in the Philadelphia region.

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

OSHA is proposing updates to workplace safety standards, with public hearings set for August 19. Stay informed on potential changes that could impact future compliance requirements.

This GBCA Toolbox Talk highlights the risks of heat-related stress and illness and provides practical steps to help workers stay safe during high-temperature conditions.

AGC National is holding their Annual Technology Conference, a multi-day event that brings together technology and operational leaders from across the country to focus on how firms are implementing and scaling technology in their businesses.

A few highlights from this year’s agenda:

• Deep dive sessions on AI, cybersecurity, BIM/VDC, and more.
• Peer-to-peer discussions with contractors facing the same real-world challenges from around the country
• Hands-on demos and case studies focused on solutions, not just tools
• Networking opportunities with decision-makers and AGC Vendor Partners shaping tech strategy across the industry

Join the Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter of the American Concrete Institute for a Clay Shooting Event, offering a day of outdoor networking and friendly competition.

Get involved with MyWIC Summer Camp and help inspire future women in construction—volunteers are needed to mentor and support campers this summer.