GBCA Member Spotlight: Arcadis | | | | |
Arcadis provides design, engineering, and consulting services, including construction claims and dispute resolution, scheduling, and risk management solutions to help contractors and project teams navigate complex construction challenges.
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Eggs with OSHA: Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
November 17, 7:30am - 9:30am, IBEW Local 98
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Join the Local Area OSHA Office and GBCA for the latest OSHA updates and a presentation from IBEW Local 98’s Nick Gummel on electrical safety-related work practices and preventing electrical injuries on the jobsite.
Register by November 10 to take advantage of early bird pricing!
| | GBCA and Members Connects with Students at Widener University Career Fair | GBCA joined member companies at Widener University’s Civil Engineering & Construction Management Career Fair on October 5 to connect with students and highlight career opportunities in the construction industry. | | |
2026 CLC Camp Out for Hunger
November 18, 8:00am-10:00am, Stateside Live!, Lot P
| | | | Be part of the fight against hunger! Join GBCA’s CLC at Preston & Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger event! Attendees are encouraged to collect food donations from their companies and bring them to the event as we come together to support this important cause. | | |
2026 Construction Excellence Awards Celebration
November 9, National Constitution Center, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Celebrate the best in building at GBCA’s Construction Excellence Awards, bringing the region’s construction community together to recognize outstanding projects and connect with industry peers.
Open to the entire construction industry, this is a night to celebrate the work shaping Greater Philadelphia.
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OSHA 30 Hour Training Course
November 16 - 19, 7:30am-4:00pm, Med-Tex Services, Inc.
| Strengthen your construction safety knowledge with OSHA 30-Hour training focused on recognizing, preventing, and addressing workplace hazards. This course is designed for supervisors, experienced professionals, and workers with safety responsibilities. | | The Importance of Façade Inspections for Philadelphia Buildings | | | | Premier Building Restoration, Inc. shares the importance of regular façade inspections and preventative maintenance in identifying structural concerns, reducing costly repairs, and protecting Philadelphia's buildings and pedestrians. | | GBCA Health & Safety Toolbox Talk: Straight Fixed and Extension Ladders | | This GBCA Toolbox Talk provides essential safety tips for inspecting, setting up, and properly using straight fixed and extension ladders to help prevent falls and injuries on the jobsite. | | AGC Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open | | The AGC Education and Research Foundation is accepting applications for its 2027–2028 undergraduate and graduate scholarships, providing financial support to students pursuing careers in construction. Undergraduate students can receive up to $2,500 per academic year, while graduate students can receive up to $3,750. | |
Friends of Labor to Host Annual Tribute Dinner This October
October 24, 5pm, Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
| The Friends of Labor will host its annual Tribute Dinner on October 24, recognizing GBCA Chairman Angelo Perryman as Labor Man of the Year and Philadelphia City Commissioners Chairman Omar Sabir as Outstanding Community Leader. | | |
Volunteers and Judges Needed for 2026 Block Kids Building Competition & Trades Fair
November 7, 8:30am - 12:30pm, Sheet Metal Hall
| The 2026 Block Kids Building Competition & Trades Fair is seeking construction industry professionals to serve as judges and volunteers, helping introduce students in grades 1–6 to careers in construction through hands-on activities. | |
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