INDUSTRY NEWS

Robert Leahey Elected to Represent the KCA on the GCAP Board

The Building PA Podcast is proud to announce its partnership with NFP. NFP is sponsoring a podcast series called “Mitigating Risk: A Special Series for Contractors.” The podcast series will tackle topics like: “Is your insurance carrier going to bat for you?” “Are you mitigating risk correctly?” “Surety bonding,” “Cyber professionals addressing liability/management lines,” “Coverage needs you didn’t know existed,” “Human capital management,” and “Employee benefits.” The series will begin in the first part of the second quarter and run throughout the year. NFP is a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager, and retirement plan advisor that provides solutions enabling client success globally through employee expertise, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions.

NCP’s expansive reach gives them access to highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions in the industry, while their locally based employees tailor each solution to meet their clients’ needs. They have become one of the largest insurance brokerage, consulting, and wealth management firms by building enduring relationships with our clients and helping them realize their goals. For more information, visit NFP.com.

Women Celebrating Women in Construction

March 5 - 11 marked 2023’s WIC (Women in Construction) Week. In honor of this celebration, three prominent businesses in central Pennsylvania came together to celebrate one another in their respective professions. Houck, JEM Group, and Providence Engineering sponsored a social gathering on March 7 at the Englewood in Hummelstown. Over 100 women in the construction industry gathered to network and celebrate the construction industry. This event is in its third year and is looking to grow with more sponsorships, attendance, and fun giveaways.

KCA Adds New Board Members

Recently the KCA welcomed two board members. Tad Hoffmaster, vice president, Eastern Region of EnerFab, serves on the KCA Millwright Employers Negotiating Committee and employs millwrights throughout KCA’s expanded management territory covering all of Pennsylvania, excluding the Philadelphia area.

Mike Pasquerilla, president of Ridgetop Interiors, Johnstown, founded his construction company after years of working in the commercial construction industry. Since starting Ridgetop Interiors, Pasquerilla has assisted the KCA in negotiations with the Carpenters Union.