On Thursday, May 7, GBCA hosted its Spring PAC Reception in Center City, Philadelphia, gathering industry leaders, elected officials, labor representatives, and members.

GBCA partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to host the Greater Philadelphia Construction Hike for Hope, bringing together members and industry partners to support mental health awareness in construction.

GBCA participated in a Union Experience Fair at South Philadelphia High School as part of National Apprenticeship Week, connecting with students and educators to highlight careers in the construction industry.

Know a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who would benefit from GBCA membership? Refer them today and help grow and strengthen our union construction community.

Please contact Margaret Conrad at mconrad@gbca.com to make a referal.

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.

GBCA’s Project Safety Awards recognize members who deliver projects with exceptional safety performance, including zero OSHA recordable incidents. Eligible projects must be completed between January 1, 2025 and May 29, 2026.

Awards will be given out at the GBCA Safety Awards Reception in September 2026.

Submissions are now open for the 2026 GBCA Construction Excellence Awards, the premier construction awards program in the Philadelphia region!

This year, we’ve refined our project categories, updated submission questions, and strengthened judging criteria to better reflect the industry and make it easier to showcase your work.

Join GBCA for the 9th Annual Construction Technology Expo, presented by Microsol Resources, Graitec Group.

This premier event brings together contractors, industry leaders, and technology providers to explore cutting-edge applications, platforms, and solutions driving efficiency, safety, and innovation across the construction industry.

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. 

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 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 GBCA Golf Classic, June 8, 11am - 7pm, Philadelphia Cricket Club, SOLD OUT: Join the waitlist

The Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council will host its May meeting focusing on a debrief of Safety Week 2026 and continued efforts to strengthen jobsite safety across the industry.

This GBCA Toolbox Talk highlights the importance of mental health awareness in the construction industry, encouraging open conversations and providing practical ways to support yourself and your coworkers on and off the jobsite.

Join construction technology professionals from across the country at AGC's Technology Conference. The conference will explore emerging trends shaping the industry, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data-driven construction, and digital transformation, while offering educational sessions, bootcamps, and networking opportunities for technology and operations leaders. 

Jewell Antoine-Johnson is advancing her firm through its largest project to date on the Virtua Lourdes expansion in Camden. Partnering with LF Driscoll, the project highlights how collaboration supports growth for emerging contractors.