ABOUT GBCA

WE ARE GBCA

A history of promoting skill, integrity and responsibility. As one of America’s oldest trade associations, we advance commercial construction in the Philadelphia region by serving as a powerful voice and a critical resource.

Established in 1891, we are the Philadelphia chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). We provide over 300 member companies with access to advocacy, networking opportunities, safety services, education and training programs. We proudly support and promote union commercial construction, and take strides toward advancing the industry with workforce development initiatives.

OUR MISSION

General Building Contractors Association advances the union commercial, industrial, and institutional construction industry by serving members as the leader in labor relations, education, advocacy, safety, and networking opportunities.

A RECOGNIZED LEADER.

When members want to 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, Delaware, southern New Jersey, and the eastern shore of Maryland.

WE ARE COLLABORATIVE

GBCA works in partnership with several complementary organizations, including adjacent industry associations, to advance our mission and the voice of the construction industry.

These organizations include:

American Institute of Architects Architectural Glass & Metal Association Building Owners & Managers Association Philadelphia Center City Proprietors Association Commercial Real Estate Development Association Construction Owners Association of America Employing Bricklayers Association Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council National Association of Women in Construction National Electrical Contractors Association Society of Marketing Professional Services The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Urban Land Institute Women in Commercial Real Estate