Every day, more than 250 member companies of the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) set the new standard of building excellence across the Philadelphia region. Through collaboration, forward thinking, and proactivity, our industry is reaching new heights. Together, we are fostering a strong, connected community that never settles for the status quo. We are the recognized leader in commercial, industrial, and institutional construction. We are GBCA.
It has been a tremendous year for GBCA, proving that when we come together, we can accomplish great things. 2017 was a year of transformation for our association. One word rises to the top as I look back at all we achieved together: community.
GBCA welcomed several new members this year, who became part of a vibrant community in which business relationships and partnerships can grow and thrive. Across the board, we had recordbreaking attendance and participation at our various networking and educational programs in 2017. Your support and engagement only energizes us more, as we look ahead to how we can help facilitate more meaningful connections within our industry.
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ONE WORD RISES TO THE TOP AS I LOOK BACK AT ALL WE ACHIEVED TOGETHER: COMMUNITY.
Every community begins with a great team. In 2017, GBCA welcomed four new staff members, and all our departments were fully committed to expanding their reach more than ever before. You can read about the department highlights within the pages that follow. From developing new safety resources to broadcasting our message to the masses, GBCA aimed to offer a well-rounded program that would best serve you, our members. Thank you to our association leadership and committees that help steer our efforts year-round.
As it becomes increasingly important for the voice of the commercial and institutional construction industry to be heard, I am grateful for the collaboration and unity that has stemmed from the community we have established. Together,
we are advocating for issues that will have an impact on the industry in the years to come.
Our engaged and united community here in Greater Philadelphia raises the bar for the construction industry nationwide. We won’t stop here as we set out to achieve greater things in 2018, and to go above and beyond to advance our mission.
BENJAMIN
J. CONNORS, ESQ. President
OUR HISTORY BROUGHT US HERE. OUR FUTURE IS LIMITLESS.
As one of America’s oldest trade associations, GBCA has a rich history of promoting integrity, responsibility, and skill. We advance commercial construction in the Philadelphia region by serving as a powerful voice, an industry watchdog, and a critical resource.
Established in 1891, we are the Philadelphia chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). We provide more than 250 member companies with access to networking opportunities, safety services, education and training programs, and proven advocacy.
When members want to fundamentally improve how their business operates, they turn to us. We provide a forum where members engage in collaborative activities that promote education, safety, marketing, and better relationships within the industry, as well as with labor and government.
Our membership ranks include commercial, industrial, and institutional general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and construction service firms located in southeastern Pennsylvania, northern Delaware, southern New Jersey, northern Maryland, and the Eastern shore.
2017 FINANCIALS AT A GLANCE
In 2017, GBCA focused on safeguarding association assets by more efficiently using current resources, building reserves to ensure continuity during any future economic downturn, and investing in infrastructure.
Over the last five years, GBCA has seen a dramatic increase in financial performance due to a strong construction market and a renewed focus on operational efficiencies. From 2012 to 2016, we experienced a total revenue compound annual growth rate of 9 percent and a net profit compound annual growth rate of 46 percent.
Net profit five-year annual growth rate
GBCA works in partnership with several complementary organizations, including adjacent industry associations, to advance our mission and the voice of the construction industry. Learn more about our partnerships with area universities on page 19.
INDUSTRY ALLIANCES
American Institute of Architects
Building Owners & Managers Association Philadelphia
Center City Proprietors Association
Commercial Real Estate Development Association
Construction Owners Association of America
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council
National Association of Women in Construction
Society of Marketing Professional Services
Urban Land Institute
Women in Commercial Real Estate
Featuring top leaders from several of the leading construction companies in the region, our Board of Directors and specialized committees help guide the strategic direction and ongoing efforts of our association.
2017 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jim J. Dolente, Sr. Chairman of the Board Madison Concrete Construction
Joseph P. Clearkin Senior Vice Chairman
James J. Clearkin, Inc.
Patrick S. Pasquariello, III Treasurer P. Agnes, Inc.
Emily L. Bittenbender Immediate Past Chairman Bittenbender Construction, LP
Michael K. Armento Vice Chairman Torcon, Inc.
LEADERSHIP
2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
G. Christopher Beck Turner Construction Company
William A. Cobb, Jr.* Haverstick-Borthwick Company
Charles W. Cook
R. S. Cook & Associates, Inc.
Michael G. Erickson C. Erickson & Sons, Inc.
Michael M. Gerardi
C. H. Schwertner & Son, Inc.
John E. Healy, III Healy Long & Jevin
B. Scott Holloway Josam Company
Vicki W. Lee Old Philadelphia Associates, Inc.
Frank T. Lutter Frank T. Lutter, Inc.
Craig Melograno Philadelphia D&M
David E. Panichi* T.N. Ward Company
Francis A. Pietrini* B. Pietrini & Sons, Inc.
Stephen W. Pouppirt* Clemens Construction Company, Inc.
Philip F. Radomski* Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
Craig J. Sabatino INTECH Construction, LLC
Nicholas K. Sabia
D.M. Sabia & Co., Inc.
Mark Spadaccino Dale Construction, LLC
Michael A. Stepnowski* Stepnowski Brothers, Inc.
Mack Stulb*
L.F. Driscoll Company, LLC
Edward Szwarc Skanska USA Building Inc.
James A. Viner HSC Builders & Construction Managers
George S. Young George Young Mammoet
Directors Emeritus
James J. Clearkin, Jr.*
James X. Clemens*
*Past Chairmen
COMMITTEES
AIA/GBCA Joint Committee
Works with members of the American Institute of Architects Philadelphia Chapter on issues of mutual interest.
John DeFazio Co-Chairman L.F. Driscoll Company, LLC
Joshua Levy, AIA, LEED AP*
Co-Chairman Ballinger
Chantal Alvarenga, AIA, LEED AP O+M, ID+C* EwingCole
Ramla Benaissa, Ph.D., AIA, LEED AP
Ramla Benaissa Architects
William A. Cobb, Jr. Haverstick-Borthwick Company
Thomas Fizzano Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products, Inc.
Rebecca Johnson* AIA Philadelphia
Meghan Lester, P.E Geo-Technology Associates, Inc.
Robert T. MacIntosh P.E. MacIntosh Engineering
Richard Maimon, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C*
Kieran Timberlake
Keith Mock, AIA* Ballinger
Roland Noreika, AIA, CSI-CDT* Architect
Mark Purcell, AIA, CCM, LEED AP* Hill International, Inc.
Bob Reid* Kimmel Bogrette Architecture + Site
Michael Sexton T.N. Ward Company
Denise Thompson AIA, LEED AP BD+C* Francis Cauffman
Brendan Vaughan, AIA, LEED AP* Ballinger
Terry Webb
Eureka Metal & Glass Services, Inc.
*AIA member of the Committee
Construction Leadership Council Steering Committee
Established to fulfill the need to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the construction industry.
Matthew Freeh
Chairman
Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
Melissa Wyatt Vice Chair Torcon, Inc.
Casey Perry Events Chair Revolution Recovery LLC
Edwin Williams
Community Service Chair Geo-Technology Associates, Inc.
Ronald Zawacki Government Affairs Chair Siemens Industry, Inc.
Reggie Asare Safety Chair Skanska USA Building Inc.
Education Committee
Helps establish the program agenda and course curricula available to eligible GBCA member employees and works to facilitate professional development opportunities and student involvement.
Charles W. Cook
Chairman
R. S. Cook & Associates, Inc.
Arthur P. Cobb Haverstick-Borthwick Company
Edward H. Keeter, Ph.D. Philadelphia University
David LaRosa CBIZ MHM, LLC
Jonathan Martin
Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
David Maser, CM-BIM Gilbane Building Company
Government Affairs Committee
Dina Miller Skanska USA Building Inc.
Edward Seglias Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
Jim Smith Armory Masonry Restoration, Inc.
Melissa Wyatt Torcon, Inc.
Jessica Zmuida Torcon, Inc.
Monitors and addresses legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters, keeping GBCA in the forefront of topical and emerging issues that impact the industry on local, state, and national levels.
Philip Radomski Committee Chair
Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
Emily Bittenbender Bittenbender Construction, LP
John DeFazio L.F. Driscoll Company, LLC
Raymond DePiano Window Repairs & Restoration
Frederick Gerngross, Esq. Black & Gerngross, P.C.
Sean Healy Healy Long & Jevin, Inc.
Maura Hesdon Shoemaker Construction Co.
B. Scott Holloway Josam Company
Carol Horne Penn Clemens Construction Company, Inc.
Steve Lykens Mara Restoration, Inc.
Joe Pace
AmQuip Crane Rental LLC, A Division of Maxim Crane LP
Raymond Spera Philadelphia Carpentry Systems, LLP
Heidi Van Steenburgh Ritter Contracting, Inc.
James A. Viner HSC Builders & Construction Managers
George Young George Young Mammoet
Ronald Zawacki Siemens Industry, Inc.
COMMITTEES
Labor Policy Committee
Sets labor policy for the Association and works to ensure a stable and productive relationship between management and affiliated labor unions.
Patrick Pasquariello, III Chairman P. Agnes, Inc.
Michael K. Armento Torcon, Inc.
Dan Beerhalter E.P. Guidi, Inc.
Joseph P. Clearkin
James J. Clearkin, Inc.
Edward DeAngelis EDA Contractors, Inc.
Jim Dolente
Madison Concrete Construction
Jim Dolente, Jr.
Madison Concrete Construction
Michael G. Erickson
C. Erickson & Sons, Inc.
Michael Gerardi
C. H. Schwertner & Son, Inc.
Membership Committee
Jack Healy Healy Long & Jevin, Inc.
Frank Lutter
Frank T. Lutter, Inc.
Carl Mason Central Salvage Co., Inc.
Craig Melograno Philadelphia D&M
Ronald Meyers
Clemens Construction Company, Inc.
Dave Panichi T.N. Ward Company
Francis A. Pietrini
B. Pietrini & Sons, Inc.
Mack Stulb
L.F. Driscoll Company, LLC
Supports Association membership development activities.
Michael K. Armento Co-Chairman Torcon, Inc.
Joseph P. Clearkin Co-Chairman
James J. Clearkin, Inc.
Rocky Fizzano
Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products, Inc.
Matthew J. Freeh
Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
Maura Hesdon Shoemaker Construction Co.
Steven F. Kempf
Steven Kempf Building Material Co.
Robert T. MacIntosh, P.E. MacIntosh Engineering
David S. Oliver
Oliver Fire Protection & Security
John Rihl Falasca Mechanical
Nicholas K. Sabia
D.M. Sabia & Co., Inc.
Ed Szwarc
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Safety Committee
Promotes workplace safety and supports the efforts of contractor members to maintain accident-free job sites.
Mary Pat Geppert Chairman Geppert Bros., Inc.
Reggie Asare Skanska USA Building Inc.
Frank Baxter Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Dennis Dougherty
Med-Tex Services, Inc.
Dona File
L.F. Driscoll Company, LLC
Ken Gallagher Limbach Company LLC
John Jakimowicz Madison Concrete Construction
Mike Jayes T.N. Ward Company
Bill Reis Belcher Roofing Corporation
Jim Ryan INTECH Construction, LLC
Dean Seman Weber Gallagher.
Mark Skuby The Safegard Group, Inc.
Jeff Spatz The Graham Company
Margaret M. Underwood, Esq. Horn Williamson, LLC
George Young George Young Mammoet
OUR MEMBERS COME FIRST.
In 2017, GBCA welcomed 30 new members. All our members receive access to exclusive networking and special events throughout the year. In 2017, we hosted more programs than ever before to sold-out crowds.
Annual Meeting
January 23
More than 460 of GBCA’s members attended the 127th Annual Meeting at the Union League of Philadelphia — making it the most attended Annual Meeting in history! Members, elected officials, and industry partners thanked Emily Bittenbender for her service over the past two years and welcomed James J. Dolente, Sr. as the new Chairman of the Board for 2017-2018. Mike Armento was also welcomed to the Executive Committee, and William A. Cobb was honored with the Distinguished Director Award for 2017. The night closed with a heartfelt keynote speech from former Eagles Head Coach Dick Vermeil. 16.
Membership Dinners | March 16 and September 28
GBCA hosted two Membership Dinners at the Cescaphe Ballroom in Philadelphia, welcoming a record number of 400+ attendees. At our Spring Membership Dinner, members enjoyed a presentation by Anne Fadullon, director of planning and development cabinet for the City of Philadelphia. The event was moderated by Erin Coleman, NBC10 news anchor. Our Fall Membership Dinner featured Michael Sheward from the Sheward Partnership as emcee, with special presentations from Sara Merriman from Brandywine Realty Trust and Diego Rincon, deputy director of aviation from the Philadelphia International Airport.
200%
Increase in attendance for our Membership Dinners, from 2015
Sponsor Thank You Reception
February 13 – New For 2017
GBCA appreciates our members’ sponsorship support for programs and events, and thanked members that sponsored in 2016 at a special cocktail reception held at GBCA.
$160,000 Invested by GBCA member companies to sponsor events and programs in 2017
Active Member Dinner
October 10 – New For 2017
Active members of GBCA and invited guests attended a dinner with John Ballantyne, executive secretarytreasurer for the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters. The dinner provided an opportunity for active members to learn more about the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters and to socialize with the leaders of the Council.
Golf Outing
June 5
GBCA hosted its annual golf outing at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. Despite the weather, attendees were able to get in a full 18 holes of golf. Len Lynch, president, Lenick Construction Inc., was this year’s 50/50 winner. He chose to donate his winnings back to Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
Holiday Party
December 6
GBCA members closed out the year with food and festivities at The Fretz Showroom in South Philadelphia. In the spirit of giving, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council continued its annual tradition of collecting toys for the Northern Children’s Services Holiday Toy Drive.
Construction Excellence Awards
November 14
The 20th anniversary Construction Excellence Awards ceremony, held at Vie Ballroom in Philadelphia, was a full house celebrating building craftsmanship, innovation, and collaboration. With 18 categories spanning the variety of specialties represented within GBCA membership, the awards also honored those members making noteworthy strides in diversity and inclusion, safety, and technology.
SAFETY IS FUNDAMENTAL.
GBCA plays a vital role in providing our members, including those with limited resources, with access to the most up-to-date safety resources, training, and best practices. Our program spans safety topics such as fall protection, electrocution, hazard communication, inclement weather, emergency response, confined space entry, hand and power tool operation, and much more. In 2017, we continued and expanded our signature safety programs while introducing and supporting new initiatives.
110%
Increase in attendance at Eggs with OSHA, from 2015
Eggs with OSHA
Water. Rest. Shade. Heat Awareness Campaign
Hardworking construction professionals in Philadelphia received respite from the summer heat in July, thanks to GBCA and Med-Tex Services, Inc. Representatives from both organizations visited several job sites across the city in a “blitz” fashion via the GBCA Safety Van to hand-deliver hydration, sunblock, and heat prevention materials to workers. The program was inspired by the OSHA “Water. Rest. Shade.” campaign to keep workers safe in the heat and to draw attention to the importance of heat illness prevention and helping to ensure workers stay safe.
Our popular breakfast series offers members the opportunity to meet with OSHA officials from the Philadelphia area and Region III offices outside of the compliance realm and learn about updates to OSHA initiatives on the local, state, and federal level.
February 21 | Focus Four Hazards
June 13 | Silica Awareness
October 27 | Online Record Keeping and Handling Incidents
Focus Four Training
From February through May, OSHA requested that construction companies focus their safety meetings and Toolbox Talks on the Focus Four Hazards: electrical hazards, fall hazards, struck-by hazards, and caught-in or -between hazards. GBCA developed and shared sample Toolbox Talks in the News at a Glance newsletter every week during this four-month period to assist the members in their training efforts.
2017 Construction Safety Week and City Council Proclamation
In May, GBCA was presented with a resolution from Philadelphia City Council in formal recognition of its work that has increased awareness of safe construction practices in the City of Philadelphia, specifically during Construction Safety Week, held May 1-5, 2017. Construction Safety Week is an annual event that encourages the construction industry to work together to strengthen its safety culture. During the week, special safety training and education activities are conducted to share best practices and to ensure safety preparedness and awareness among every worker, on every jobsite, every day.
Silica Symposium
In December, GBCA offered an interactive symposium with OSHA officials from the Philadelphia area and Region III offices to provide information about the newly introduced Table 1 section of the silica standard. Approximately 100 participants, along with several vendors, engaged in a Q&A session and an overview of how to be compliant. Quizzes using scenarios encountered on construction sites helped the attendees further understand the new section.
More Safety Training for Members
GBCA continued to expand its safety training discounts for members by offering a 10 percent discount on ClickSafety’s 300-plus safety courses through the Associated General Contractors (AGC), which include OSHA’s 10- and 30-hour safety courses in construction, and the preparatory course for the Board of Certified Safety Professional’s Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction certification.
COMMITTED TO YOUR EDUCATION.
GBCA’s educational offerings have grown by leaps and bounds over the last three years. Our tuition reimbursement and scholarship offerings are more robust and utilized, our seminars and classes are more highly attended, and our workforce development initiatives have begun to create measurable impact on the industry, cementing GBCA as the industry frontrunner.
31%
Increase in GBCA’s tuition reimbursement program, since 2016
$38,000
Distributed to individual members enrolled in construction education programs in 2017
Course Highlights
GBCA-sponsored education courses are available to employees of Active and Associate member companies, and companies that contribute on behalf of the employee to the GBCA-administered Industry Advancement Program (IAP). This GBCA education program is intended to provide continuing education opportunities for industry personnel through tuition reimbursement. With a focus on adapting programs to the changing needs of the industry, GBCA introduced the Lean Construction Series in the spring and Introduction to Estimating & Scheduling course in the fall. The AIA/GBCA Joint Committee partnered with the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) in June to produce “PennFirst: The IPD Team that Tackles Urban Planning,” and in November, the Committee co-hosted a panel at the Master Builders’ Dialogue in conjunction with the Carpenters Company.
Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships
In 2017, GBCA expanded its tuition reimbursement program, distributing nearly $38,000 to individual members enrolled in construction education programs at local colleges and universities. The association awarded its second annual scholarship to benefit students as they advance their construction studies. As part of the GBCA Scholarship Fund, which is an arm of the AGC Education and Research Foundation, student beneficiaries who are enrolled locally in ABET- or ACCE-accredited construction management or construction-related engineering programs are awarded an annual $2,500 scholarship, renewable for up to three years, for undergraduate or graduate studies.
Apprenticeship & Mentorship
Partaking in two different apprentice-ready programs in 2017, GBCA proudly provided opportunities for residents of the City of Philadelphia interested in pursuing careers in union carpentry. More than 25 students passed union apprenticeship exams. Partnerships with the Construction Apprentice Preparatory Program (CAPP) and the Carpenters’ Career Advancement Program proved successful and will continue into 2018.
GBCA also continued its Hard Hat Club at the Charter High School for Architecture + Design in Philadelphia in 2017, which teaches students about careers in construction and provides experiences to learn about the industry.
GBCA’s close partnership with the ACE Mentor Program of Eastern Pennsylvania, which offers area students mentorship opportunities in architecture, construction, and engineering, continued in 2017. GBCA, ACE Mentor Program and GBCA member Turner Construction Company joined forces on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2017 to build flower boxes to beautify a block in Southwest Philadelphia in partnership with Councilman Kenyatta Johnson’s office.
Partners in Learning
Through partnerships and alliances with several area colleges and universities, GBCA is helping to create the most skilled and highly trained construction workforce.
WE ARE YOUR VOICE.
GBCA serves as our members’ liaison with local, state, and federal government officials, and is the go-to organization for local labor relations support. Our influence continues to increase. We are committed to protecting the best interests of our industry and ensuring our members are represented in conversations pertaining to government affairs and public policy.
46 17 63
Sessions with labor leaders
Sessions with other industry leaders
Total sessions with labor and industry leaders in 2017
Industry Collaborations
GBCA has been intentional about remaining active in the halls of power in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Washington, DC. We have also relied heavily on both new and seasoned relationships with other organizations within our industry. From the Philadelphia Commerce Department’s Business Legislative Advisory Group to the General Contractors Association of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, these relationships help to expand our network of relevant connections and achieve a higher success rate through collaboration.
Labor Relations
In 2017, GBCA worked diligently to lead negotiations with our affiliated trades: laborers, carpenters, cement masons, operating engineers, rodsetters, drywall finishers, and plasters. GBCA negotiated an equitable agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542, organized conversations with the leadership of the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters, and participated in the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters’ annual Carpenters Open House, among other programs and events.
2017 PAC Highlights
GBCA is active through political action committees (PACs) at local (GBCA PAC), state (GCAP PAC), and federal (AGC PAC) levels on issues important to GBCA members. The GBCA PAC represents the strong, collective voice of our committed membership and effective leadership on local matters within the City of Philadelphia and surrounding counties. In April 2017, the GBCA PAC held a very successful fundraiser at the Pyramid Club. We will be ramping up our political activity in preparation for statewide and federal elections in 2018 and City Council elections in 2019.
GCAP PAC is the primary vehicle that GBCA uses to advocate for legislation to permit multiple project delivery methods on publicly funded projects. GCAP PAC allows us to maintain a strong industry presence on statewide issues along with the Master Builders’ Association of Western PA and the Keystone Contractors Association.
AGC PAC supports GBCA activity on a national level. GBCA has been influential in solidifying strong AGC PAC support for our Southeastern PA delegation. We relentlessly advocate for pro-construction candidates to effectively represent us on Capitol Hill. Throughout 2017, GBCA has engaged the majority of our PA delegation in meetings in their districts and in Washington, DC.
2017 Legislative and Regulatory Highlights
In 2017, GBCA participated in several critical city, state, and national legislative and regulatory issues:
City
n Advocated for sensible reforms to legislation governing demolition permits
n Advocated for increased staffing level for the Department of Licensing and Inspections to improve service delivery for our industry
n Testified on legislation that governs sidewalk closures for construction projects
n Joined the City’s Regulatory Review Committee to address onerous and dated regulations governing construction and development
n Testified to decrease the proposed permit fee increases for sidewalk closures
n Provided a letter of support for the City’s application to land Amazon’s HQ2
n Joined the development community to testify against the Inclusionary Zoning legislation
n Worked with City Council to modify legislation that will regulate mobile crane activity in Philadelphia
State
n Lobbied to provide public projects with additional project delivery methods beyond the limitations of the Separations Act
n Lobbied to restructure of the Uniform Construction Code Review Advisory Committee to allow for the adoption of newer versions of the International Building Code
National
n Lobbied for the inclusion of S-Corporations in the proposed Tax Reform Bill
n Continued to lobby for Multiemployer Pension Reform
PROUD TO TELL YOUR STORY.
GBCA elevates the awareness of the Association and the work of our members through a comprehensive marketing program. From member communications to robust advertising and community outreach, we amplify the voice of our industry to the masses. In 2017, our program reached more audiences than ever before, including members, prospective members, the media, government officials, and the general public.
NBC10 Growing Greater Philadelphia
GBCA’s exciting new partnership with NBC10 and the Select Greater Philadelphia Council this year highlighted the impact of construction in our region and the companies driving the transformation. On the new 30-minute TV series “Growing Greater Philadelphia,” which aired select weeknights at 7 p.m. throughout the year, viewers received an inside look at the emerging and flourishing businesses and industries in the Greater Philadelphia region, including construction. GBCA member companies and projects were highlighted on segments on the show and featured in GBCA commercials during the program.
Targeted Advertising
In 2017, GBCA reached more than 20 million viewers, readers, and listeners across the Greater Delaware Valley through paid advertising and sponsorships in leading media outlets. GBCA sponsored a popular Crane Watch feature highlighting active construction projects on the Philadelphia Business Journal website and spotlighted the winners of the Construction Excellence Awards in a special insert within The Philadelphia Inquirer. A Philadelphia sports-themed broadcast and print advertising series, which aired on Sportsradio 94 WIP and was published in fan materials, highlighted how GBCA members have built the sports stadiums and other popular landmarks in the Philadelphia region.
Member Communications
Through an integrated program across all channels, GBCA keeps members up to date on the latest association and industry news, and spotlights the innovations and expertise of our members. GBCA’s award-winning magazine, Construction Today, reached more than 20,000 readers in 2017 and included more member contributors than ever before, and our popular weekly enewsletter, GBCA News at a Glance, is sent to more than 1,200 recipients every Monday.
Members also turn to our website and social channels for the latest news, with Facebook serving as one of the leading referrers to GBCA.com. The blog is the second most popular page on the website, after our events calendar, demonstrating how members continue to rely on GBCA.com as a trusted resource for industry information and updates.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC), the young construction professionals group of GBCA and an extension of the national AGC CLC, is helping to advance and promote the construction industry in Philadelphia and beyond.
Our popular CLC Hard Hat Tour continued again in 2017, offering a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Fashion District of Philadelphia.
With community service at the core of CLC’s mission, the group rallied behind several important causes this year. GBCA and the CLC also sponsored the popular Preston & Steve Camp Out for Hunger holiday food drive in November with 93.3 WMMR, encouraging the community to help “Demolish Hunger” at the branded GBCA donation drop-off area during the weeklong live broadcast event. As part of its involvement in the Camp Out for Hunger, the association donated more than 42,000 pounds of produce to Philabundance, the largest hunger relief organization in the Delaware Valley.
150+
Increase in attendance at CLC events, since 2016 Toys collected through the CLC Holiday Toy Drive
50%
42 MILLION
Total pounds of produce donated to Philabundance by GBCA/CLC in 2017
AT YOUR SERVICE
GBCA STAFF
Our team of dedicated, knowledgeable professionals stand ready to deliver exceptional service and support to our members and partners. This year, the GBCA team welcomed a number of new staff members.
ANGELA HENDRIX Director, Education and Professional Development
DIANE REYNOLDS Administrative Assistant
Director, Membership Development and Services
and Communications
FRANK DURSO Director, Safety Services
BENJAMIN J. CONNORS, ESQ. President
LANCE CLAIBORNE Director, Industry Relations
BYRON LEE Marketing Coordinator
KRISTIN DEFRANCISCO Director, Finance and Administration
ANNE LIBERTO
LAUREN TOSTI Director, Marketing
ROSEANN ROTZ Administrative Assistant
2017 MEMBERS
GBCA members represent more than 250 general contractors (Active Members), subcontractors and specialty contractors (Associate Members), and construction suppliers and service companies (Affiliate Members).
ACTIVE MEMBERS
B. Pietrini & Sons, Inc.
Bittenbender Construction, LP
C. Erickson & Sons, Inc.
C.H. Schwertner & Son, Inc.
Clemens Construction Company, Inc.
Commercial Construction, Inc.
Component Assembly Systems, Inc.
CRB Builders, LLC
Dale Construction, LLC
E.P. Guidi, Inc.
Frank T. Lutter, Inc.
Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
Gilbane Building Company
Haverstick-Borthwick Company
Healy Long & Jevin, Inc.
HSC Builders & Construction Managers
INTECH Construction, LLC
J. Mann-R. Finley, Inc.
James J. Clearkin, Inc.
Josam Company
L.F. Driscoll Company, LLC
LaMarra Construction
Lorenzon Brothers Co.
Madison Concrete Construction
Murphy Quigley Company, Inc.
Northwood Construction Company, Inc.
Nurminen Construction Corporation
P. Agnes, Inc.
P.J. Dick, Inc.
Philadelphia D & M
R.S. Cook & Associates, Inc.
Shoemaker Construction Co.
Skanska USA Building Inc
Stepnowski Bros., Inc.
T.N. Ward Company
Torcon, Inc.
Turner Construction Company
Tutor Perini Building Corp.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
A. B. & S. Masonry Corporation
A.T. Chadwick Company, Inc.
Acoustics Plus, Inc.
American Floors, Inc.
American Furniture Installation
AmQuip Crane Rental LLC, A Division of Maxim Crane LP
Anthony Biddle Contractors, Inc.
Armor Masonry Restoration, Inc.
Armour & Sons Electric, Inc.
Atlantic Concrete Cutting, Inc.
Bayshore Rebar, Inc.
Belcher Roofing Corporation
Beletz Bros. Glass Co., Inc.
Bencardino Excavating, Inc.
Berlin Steel Construction Co.
BrightLine Construction, Inc.
Buckley & Company, Inc.
C. Abbonizio Contractors, Inc.
Cameron & Associates 8 Hagen Construction, LLC
Carr & Duff, Inc.
Case Foundation Company
CDP Construction, LLC
Central Metals, Inc.
Central Salvage Company, Inc.
Charles H. MacDonald Electric Co.Inc.
Chesco Coring & Cutting, Inc.
Cippco lnc.
CJ Drilling, Inc.
Concrete Cutting Systems, Inc.
Connelly Construction Corp.
Copeland Surveying, Inc.
Corporate Piping, Inc.
CR Meyer
Crawford Caulking Company
D.M. Sabia & Co., Inc.
Dan Lepore & Sons Company
D’Andrea Brothers Concrete Co., Inc.
D’Angelo Bros., Inc.
Dougherty Electric, Inc.
Dzwil Contracting Co. LP
Eastern Gunite Co., Inc.
EDA Contractors, Inc.
Eureka Metal & Glass Service, Inc.
Falasca Mechanical Inc.
Five Star Builders
Fluidics, Inc.
Foundation Structures, Inc.
General Asphalt Paving Co.
George Young Mammoet
Geppert Bros., Inc.
Graboyes Commercial Window Company
H.T. Sweeney & Son, Inc.
Hagen Construction, Inc.
Henkel and Son LLC
Herman Goldner Co., Inc.
Independence Steel, Inc.
J&G Building Group
Jenkintown Building Services
Joseph Dugan, Inc.
Joseph S. Smith Roofing, Inc.
Lenick Construction, Inc.
Limbach Company LLC
L-M Service Co., Inc.
M. Cramer & Associates, Inc.
M. Schnoll & Sons, Inc.
Mara Restoration, Inc.
MAS Construction Services, LLC
Mayfield Site Contractors, Inc.
McCrossin Foundations, LLC
McGoldrick Electric, Inc.
McGregor Industries, Inc.
McKinney Drilling Co.
Mega Construction Co.
Michael J. Kiska Construction
Mid-Atlantic Steel, LLC
Moretrench
National Glass & Metal Company, Inc
NorthStar Contracting Group, Inc.
Old Philadelphia Associates, Inc.
Oliver Fire Protection & Security
P.A. Fly Contracting, Inc.
Patriot Roofing Inc.
Philadelphia Carpentry Systems, LLP
PULLMAN SST, Inc., a Structural Group Company
Quinn Construction, Inc.
Revolution Recovery, LLC
Ritter Contracting, Inc.
Robert Slater, Inc.
Roma Steel Erection, Inc.
Roman Mosaic & Tile Company
Safway Services, LLC
Saling Roofers, Inc
Sautter Crane Rental
Schnabel Foundation Co
Shelly Electric Co.
Siemens Industry Inc.
Simplex Grinnell
Smith Flooring, Inc.
Steadfast Entities LLC
Structural Maintenance Systems
Superior Scaffold Services
The Watson Organization, Inc.
Torrado Construction Co., Inc.
U.S. Glass & Metal, Inc.
Union Electric Contracting Co.
United States Roofing Corp.
Window Repairs & Restoration, LLC
Wm. Proud Masonry Restoration Co., Inc.
AFFILIATE MEMBERS
Action Supply Co.
Acton Mobile Industries
Advanced Disposal Solutions, Inc.
Allied Building Products Corp.
American Global of Pennsylvania
AON Risk Solutions, Inc.
ARC Document Solutions
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Ballard Spahr, LLC
BFW Group LLC
Black & Gerngross, P.C.
Bridgit
Britton Industries
Burns & McDonnell
Capital Project Management, Inc.
Castor Materials, Inc.
CBIZ MHM, LLC
Charlson Braber McCabe & Denmark
Chubb Group Insurance
Citrin Cooperman & Company LLP
ClarkDietrich Building Systems
Clifton Larson Allen LLP
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
Colony Hardware Corporation
Columbia Green Technologies
Commercial Specialty Supply, LLC d/b/a George F. Kempf Supply
Conner Strong & Buckelew
Construction Risk Partners
Corporate Facilities, Inc.
Cozen O’Connor
CrafTech Computer Solutions
Cumby, Spencer & Associates Financial
Group
Davis Bucco
Dilworth Paxson LLP
Diversified Lighting Associates
Drexel University Construction Management Program
EHD
Eisner Amper LLP
Excel Document Solutions, Inc.
FDRsafety LLC
Fineman, Krekstein & Harris
Firstrust Bank
Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products, Inc.
Fox Rothschild LLP
GEI Consultants, Inc.
Geo-Technology Associates, Inc.
Graham Company, The
Habitat for Humanity
HazTek, Inc.
Horn Williamson, LLC
Image 360
Interstate Aerials, LLC
JW Surety Bonds
Kastle Systems
Kieffer’s Appliances
Krando Metal Products
Kreischer Miller
Kurtz & Revness, P.C.
Liberty Mutual Surety
Lockton Companies
M&T Insurance Agency
MacIntosh Engineering
Madison Risk Group, LLC
Marsh USA Inc.
Mazars USA LLP
McCarter & English, LLP
Mechanical Contractors Assn. of Eastern PA
Med-Tex Services, Inc.
Microsol Resources
Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council
ModSpace
O’Donnell & Naccarato, Inc.
Parker McCay P.A.
Philadelphia University Construction Management Programs
PlanGrid
PNC Bank
Post & Schell, PC
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
Re-Steel Supply Co., Inc.
Richard Gabriel Assocs.
Richard S. Burns and Company, Inc.
Rosenberg & Parker
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Shore Supply Inc.
Sierra Investment Partners
South Jersey Mechanical Contractors Association
Steven Kempf Building Material Co.
Super Enterprises USA, Inc.
Susanin Widman & Brennan, P.C.
Synergy Electrical Sales, Inc.
T&M Associates
Tague Lumber, Inc.
The Safegard Group, Inc.
The Safety Group LTD
The Shepherd Agency, LLC
The Silvi Group Companies
The Stoll Agency, Inc.
Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.
Trauner Consulting Service, Inc.
Travelers Bond & Financial Products
TrenchTech, Inc.
United Employment Group, Inc.
United Rentals, Inc.
Villanova University College of Professional Studies
