LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

“Excellence at every angle” says it all. Not only does this theme hit the nail on the head for our 2023 Construction Excellence Awards, but it also represents the core of GBCA as an organization. For more than 130 years, our members, Board, and staff have demonstrated time and again¬ that we won’t stand for anything less than excellence in all our endeavors.

Whether it’s state-of-the-art construction, industry-leading safety programs, game-changing advocacy efforts, life-changing workforce development initiatives, or anything else we touch, we deliver — and demand — the best.

GBCA’s commitment to excellence certainly shines through at the close of another successful year. After challenge upon challenge stemming from the pandemic, it felt like the wind was finally at our backs, helping us achieve more as we work steadily to support our members’ businesses, build a healthy pipeline of workers and leaders, and shape the future of the commercial construction industry in and around Philadelphia.

We are well positioned to continue this work in the new year with energetic leadership throughout GBCA and a new administration for the city. As you may know, we had the distinct honor of hosting Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker at our Fall Membership Dinner. GBCA is proud to have been selected to serve on the mayor-elects transition team for the Housing, Planning & Development subcommittee. Serving on the mayor-elects’ transition team is the first step to a productive working relationship that further strengthens the landscape for union commercial construction.

We would like to sincerely thank every single person who has taken time out of their busy schedule to get involved with GBCA this year. From serving on our committees and sharing your expertise, to attending networking, professional development, and safety events, participating in our Construction Leadership Council’s Coffee Chats, hard hat tours, and more, you each have a hand in making our association the well-respected leader it is today.

Here's to excellence on the road ahead.

Benjamin J. Connors, Esq., CAE

President & CEO General Building Contractors Association