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body has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”

Make no mistake about it-- COVID was a worldwide punch to the kisser and all of our plans changed. On March 16, 2020, construction in Pennsylvania shut down and from that day forward we, as an industry and an organization, adapted.

The efforts of our members, Board of Directors, staff, partnering associations and labor partners proved that our industry has a steel jaw that neither Iron Mike nor COVID-19 could keep down.

2020 is a year most people would like to soon forget. However, when we think about how far we have come, how much we have learned, and how much we have grown both professionally and personally, we can start to appreciate how resilient our industry is when we work together. The adversity we faced in 2020 pales in comparison to the strength we displayed this past year.

WE ARE GBCA.

We are resilient. And together, we are building our future.

As we embrace 2021, we are more innovative, connected and committed than ever before to building a stronger industry, membership, and region. As an organization, we found that only by taking on the obstacles in our way, may we realize all that we can accomplish: Enhanced health and safety measures; increased collaboration with other associations and trades; innovation; a continued commitment to quality; and a renewed commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The union construction industry has a lot for which it should be proud. So, before we move on to the work yet to be done, let us take a moment to reflect on all we have accomplished together in a year that was anything but what we planned.

There is a reason why the GBCA is one of the oldest trade associations in the country. We remain a powerful force and invaluable resource for our members. We have always had a great story to tell. Now, as we write this new chapter, there is a unique opportunity to ensure it is a story of how we banded together to meet

the needs of our industry and ensured that future generations could thrive in the construction industry.

We are GBCA. We are resilient. And together, we are building our future.

BENJAMIN J. CONNORS, ESQ. President & CEO

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The pandemic turned our world upside down almost overnight, bringing all of us face to face with unprecedented challenges that threatened to bring our livelihood to a screeching halt. Despite all of that, what stands out above all is the construction industry’s unprecedented collaboration – led in large part by GBCA – which has allowed us to successfully navigate these uncharted waters together.

Given how crucial collaboration is to a productive commercial construction landscape, labor relations have been one of our primary focuses during my term as Chairman as we once again renewed our commitment to union construction.

We have made significant progress in continuing to strengthen our relationships with the building trades, and the COVID crisis enabled us to make even more critical inroads with the trades.

One of the best examples of this is how we brought together representatives from our GBCA Safety Committee, the Building Trades Council (BTC) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & the Vicinity’s Safety Committee, PALM Built-Rite, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) and Med-Tex Services to spearhead the development of industry-wide COVID-19 safety protocols.

In true GBCA fashion, these job site protocols, the resulting COVID-19 Awareness Training & Certification and the COVID-19 Pandemic Safety Officer Training & Exam set the industry standard.

Our safety protocols were shared by OSHA nationally.

The Pandemic Safety Officer Training & Exam was validated by the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections as an acceptable certification for the Pandemic Safety Officers required to be on every job site.

And the Awareness Training has enabled tens of thousands of contractors and tradespeople in our region to be trained to the same high standard. This has provided a huge advantage in keeping ourselves and one another safe as construction continues to buzz.

Building on our COVID collaboration, we also worked in conjunction with the City of Philadelphia, EASRCC and the Building Trades Council to launch a ‘Mask Up, Philly’ campaign just before the holiday season – to remind our workforce to stay safe to protect their families and continue working.

On top of that, we have teamed up with EASRCC and the Carpenter Contractor Trust over the past two holiday seasons to donate hundreds of pounds of food to Philabundance.

This is the type of positive impact we can have when we work together.

Our collective influence has tremendous power both on and off job sites, and GBCA will continue to build on these valuable relationships for everyone’s benefit moving forward.

Joe Clearkin Chairman of the Board

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 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.

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

2020 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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.

Joseph P. Clearkin

Chairman of the Board

James J. Clearkin, Inc.

Michael K. Armento Senior Vice Chairman Torcon, Inc.

Jim J. Dolente, Sr.

Immediate Past Chairman

Madison Concrete Construction

Craig Melograno Vice Chairman Philadelphia D&M, Inc.

BENJAMIN J. CONNORS, ESQ. President & CEO

General Building Contractors Association

Patrick S. Pasquariello, III Treasurer P. Agnes, Inc.

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

G. Christopher Beck Turner Construction Company

Emily L. Bittenbender* Bittenbender Construction, LP

William A. Cobb, Jr.* Haverstick-Borthwick Company

Charles W. Cook

R. S. Cook and Associates, Inc.

Edward DeAngelis EDA Contractors, Inc.

Michael G. Erickson

C. Erickson & Sons, Inc.

Michael M. Gerardi

C. H. Schwertner & Son, Inc.

John E. Healy, III

Healy Long & Jevin

Maura Hesdon Shoemaker Construction Co.

B. Scott Holloway Josam Company

Vicki W. Lee Old Philadelphia Associates, Inc.

Todd Lofgren Skanska USA Building, Inc.

Frank T. Lutter

Frank T. Lutter, Inc.

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 Bros., Inc.

Mack Stulb* LF Driscoll

James E. Viner HSC Builders & Construction Managers

*Past Chairman

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 LF Driscoll

Joshua Levy, AIA, LEED AP* Co-Chairman Ballinger

Ramla Benaissa, Ph.D., AIA, LEED AP* Ramla Benaissa Architects

Eric Brodfuehrer, NCARB, AIA, LEED BD+C* Ankura Consulting Group

William Cobb, Jr. Haverstick-Borthwick Company

Thomas Fizzano Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products, Inc.

Michael Koza P.J. Dick, Inc.

Kevin Malawski, AIA, LEED AP* Karbon Architects

Chuck Parker, RA, AIA, LEED-AP* Stantec

Mark Purcell, AIA, CCM, LEED AP* Arora Engineers Inc.

Erin Roark, AIA, LEED AP* WRT Design

Edward Robinson* Edward Robinson Architecture

Denise Thompson AIA, LEED AP BD+C* Francis Cauffman

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.

Mary Kate Radomski Chair Education Chair

Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.

Casey Kehoe Events Chair Revolution Recovery LLC

Paul McLaughlin Government Affairs Chair Shoemaker Construction Co.

Christina Pasquariello Membership Chair P. Agnes, Inc.

Ray Prince At-Large CLC Committee Liaison Madison Risk Group (MRG)

Gene Rose, Jr. Safety Chair

Armor Masonry & Restoration, 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 and Associates, Inc.

James Carpenter Gilbane Building Company

Arthur P. Cobb Haverstick-Borthwick Company

William A. Denmark, Esq. Charlson Braber McCabe & Denmark

Brian Hee EDA Contractors, Inc.

William Joyce Tutor Perini Building Corp.

David La Rosa CBIZ MHM, LLC

Greg Laska Graboyes Commercial Window and Glass Solutions

Jonathan Martin Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.

Paul McLaughlin

Shoemaker Construction Co.

Al Meloni Siemens Industry, Inc.

Dina Miller Target Building Construction

Amy Novak Torcon, Inc.

Gulbin Ozcan-Deniz

Thomas Jefferson University Construction Management Program

Mary Kate Radomski

Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.

Edward Seglias

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

George Schaefer LF Driscoll

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

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 Chairman Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.

Emily L. Bittenbender Bittenbender Construction, LP

John DeFazio LF Driscoll

Raymond DePiano Window Repairs & Restoration

John Dorsey Jr. Davis Bucco Makara & Dorsey

Stanley B. Edelstein Fineman, Krekstein & Harris P.C.

Lou Fillipone Graboyes Commercial Window Company

Frederick Gerngross, Esq. Black & Gerngross, P.C.

Sean Healy Healy Long & Jevin, Inc.

B. Scott Holloway Josam Company

Carol Horne Penn Clemens Construction Company, Inc.

Joseph F. Kessler Dilworth Paxson LLP

Steve Lykens Mara Restoration, Inc.

Timothy Mason Sr. STV Construction, Inc.

Paul McLaughlin Shoemaker Construction Co.

Matthew Morgan INTECH Construction

Joe Pace Maxim Crane Works LP

Rebecca Pizzi Skanska USA Building, Inc.

Heidi Van Steenburgh Ritter Contracting, Inc.

James E. Viner

HSC Builders & Construction Managers

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.

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 Company, 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 LF Driscoll

Supports Association membership development activities.

Michael K. Armento Co-Chairman Torcon, Inc.

Edward Szwarc Co-Chairman Rycon Construction, Inc.

Melissa Boulden P.E., LEED AP BD+C Mid-Atlantic Steel, LLC

Cheryl DePiano CDP Construction, LLC

Rocky Fizzano Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products, Inc.

John (Sean) E. Healy, IV Healy Long & Jevin, Inc.

Len Lynch Lenick Construction, Inc.

Robert T. MacIntosh, P.E. MacIntosh Engineering

Martin Norton United Rentals, Inc.

David S. Oliver Oliver Fire Protection & Security

Christina Pasquariello P. Agnes, Inc.

Gary Pergolini T.N. Ward Company

John Rihl DWD Mechanical Contractor, Inc.

Nicholas K. Sabia D.M. Sabia & Co., 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.

Frank Baxter Skanska USA Building, Inc.

Dennis Dougherty Med-Tex Services, Inc.

Dona File LF Driscoll

Ken Gallagher Limbach Company LLC

John Jakimowicz Madison Concrete Construction

Mike Jayes T. N. Ward Company

Joe Jefferies P. Agnes Inc.

Jeff Moser Turner Construction Company

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Phil Radomski Jr. Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.

Bill Reis Belcher Roofing Corporation

Gene Rose Jr. Armor Masonry Restoration, Inc.

Jim Ryan INTECH Construction, LLC

Mark Skuby The Safegard Group, Inc.

Jeff Spatz The Graham Company

Margaret M. Underwood, Esq. Horn Williamson, LLC

Richard Vorhees Signature Safety, LLC

Mark Wieder Gilbane Building Company

The technology committee raises awareness of the affect technology can have on projects and the industry, and raise the competency of our members to leverage technology for the betterment of their projects and companies.

Matthew DeBasio, CM-BIM Chairman P. Agnes, Inc.

Charles W. Cook R. S. Cook and Associates, Inc.

Brad Fahnestock, CM-BIM, LEED AP C. Erickson & Sons, Inc.

Paul Geulich Skanska USA Building Inc.

Brandon Gussoni T.N. Ward Company

Amy Ignatosky Turner Construction Company

Tanner McKim Gilbane Building Company

Jim Phillips INTECH Construction

John Reifsnyder Eureka Metal & Glass Services, Inc.

Chris Saharic Binsky and Snyder, LLC

Jeffrey Spatz, CSP, CRIS, CET, CHST The Graham Company

Graham Stewart Clemens Construction Company, Inc.

Jameel Worthy Steadfast Entities LLC

WE ARE FAMILY WE ARE FAMILY

MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS

Co-Chairman

Mike Armento and Ed Szwarc

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GBCA won AGC’s 2020 Mock Membership Award for the Chapter with the highest overall net membership growth out of all AGC Chapters for 2019-2020 Sponsor Thank You Reception

February 10, 2020 held at GBCA Headquarters

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Active

Sean Healy

Christina Pasquariello

Gary Pergolini

March 5, 2020 at Crystal Tea Room with Carl and Julia Dranoff, registered 310, an increase in attendance of 18% from 2019

Micro Fall Membership Dinners in suburban counties, registered 100, highly successful

Associate Members

Cherie DePiano

Len Lynch

Dave Oliver

John Rihl

Nick Sabia

Melissa Boulden

Affiliate

Rocky Fizzano

Bob MacIntosh

Martin Norton

$148,500

Sponsorships sold in 2020

IN-PERSON EVENTS

EGGS WITH OSHA: EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING SAFETY

On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, over 55 safety professionals gathered for GBCA’s first Eggs with OSHA of 2020. OSHA representatives James Harrity and Scott Shimandle, and Monica Rakoczy of EnterTRAINING Solutions presented issues and best practices for excavation and trenching safety. The presenters also discussed different trenching and excavation products available on the market.

2020 SPRING MEMBERSHIP DINNER

On Thursday, March 5, GBCA held its annual Spring Membership Dinner at the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building. Carl Dranoff and Julia Dranoff Gutstadt of Dranoff Properties spoke about the changes in Philadelphia’s development and their thoughts about the potential for new growth through new forms of development, such as the new Arthaus luxury condominium building. Carl and Julia also spoke about the intricacies of working together in a family business, including issues such as succession planning.

FALL MICRO MEMBERSHIP DINNERS DELAWARE COUNTY

The first dinner was held on Thursday, September 10 at the Springfield Country Club in Delaware County. Michael K. Armento, Senior Vice President of Torcon, Inc., provided remarks. GBCA members in attendance followed COVID-19 safety protocols, including social distancing, and wearing masks when not eating or drinking.

FALL MICRO MEMBERSHIP DINNERS CHESTER COUNTY

The third dinner was held on Tuesday, September 22 at the Whitford Country Club in Chester County. Ed Szwarc, Executive Vice President – Philadelphia Division, Rycon Construction, Inc., provided remarks. GBCA members in attendance followed COVID-19 safety protocols, including social distancing, and wearing masks when not eating or drinking.

FALL MICRO MEMBERSHIP DINNERS BUCKS COUNTY

Thank you to everyone who attended the second of four Micro Fall Membership Dinners hosted by GBCA and held in Philadelphia region counties. The second dinner was held on Monday, September 21 at the Northampton Valley Country Club in Bucks County. Maura Hesdon, General Manager of Shoemaker Construction Co., provided remarks. GBCA members in attendance followed COVID-19 safety protocols, including social distancing, and wearing masks when not eating or drinking.

FALL MICRO MEMBERSHIP DINNERS MONTGOMERY COUNTY

The fourth dinner was held on Thursday, October 1 at Normandy Farm in Montgomery County. Philip Radomski, President of Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc., provided remarks. GBCA members in attendance followed COVID-19 safety protocols, including social distancing, and wearing masks when not eating or drinking.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

• 10 Virtual Learning programs

• 11 ten-week online training courses, 49 students trained

• Virtual Construction Technology Week Summit

• CLC Coffee Chats

MISSION

Innovate, Support and Celebrate Efforts to Provide an Incident-Free Construction Environment

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND CAMPAIGNS

3 PARTNERS

BTC, EASRCC, GBCA (credit to Med Tex Services and PALM)

570

TRAINED & CERTIFIED

2 PROTOCOLS 100+ ATTENDED

1 FLOW CHART

Job Site and Response

Mask Up, Philly!

9 COVID-19 TOOLBOX TALKS

Live event with over 100 people in attendance (overall). Featuring Hoyt Emmons and John Dougherty. for Recommended Response to Exposures

Video featuring John Dougherty, Mayor Jim Kenney, Layla Bibi, and Joseph P. Clearkin. Face masks sent to Active and Associate contractor members.

EGGS WITH OSHA SAFETY PROGRAMS

3 EGGS WITH OSHA

• 125 attendees

• 2 for LF Driscoll through GBCA in 2020

• 1 in-person, 2 virtual

• 9 speakers

SAFETY CAMPAIGNS

6 CAMPAIGNS

• Focus Four

• Stand Down

• Water. Rest. Shade.

• Safe + Sound Week

• National Drug & Alcohol Recovery Awareness Month

• Safety Starts with Me

9 8

United Academy: Online safety trainings available on-demand Safety programs, both virtual and in-person

RESPIRABLE SILICA TESTING PROGRAM

• FY20: 25 signed members (FY19: 23 signed members)

• 1 virtual silica awareness training

535 site views to COVID-19 Toolbox Talks page

SAFETY AWARD PROGRAM

2020 Project Safety Awards

National AGC Safety Awards

7 GBCA Members awarded Certificates of Commendation

• C.H. Schwertner & Son, Inc.

• INTECH Construction LLC

• LF Driscoll

• Limbach – Eastern PA Branch

• Mara Restoration

• Pullman SST, Inc.

• Superior Scaffold Services, Inc.

WE ARE SMARTER WE ARE SMARTER

EDUCATION MISSION

Provide the Education and Information Necessary to Ensure GBCA Members have the Best Trained, Most Technologically Advanced and Diverse Workforce in the Nation

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Participation FY20 - 36 participants, $55,138 in reimbursements

36 $55,138

Revenue Streams

New Offerings

Applicants in Tuition Reimbursement Guide Ads economic forecasts (election, national, regional, specialty contractor) 4

$5,460 in Reimbursements

New partnership with Drexel University Construction Management and Carpenters JAC to help develop Superintendents, offering Drexel students the opportunity to co-op with union contractors for three 6-month terms, graduate with a Drexel degree and enter the Carpenters Union as a 3rd year apprentice, complete 2 years of apprenticeship and become a journeyman.

EDUCATION EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Construction Technology Week Summit

$8,000 in sponsorship, 22 sessions, 5 Lunch and Learns, 1 BIM Educational Track offering 6 CEUs, 6 company wide ticket packages sold, over 200 registered attendees

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Completed 3rd and final year of PennAssist

200+ virtual programs (14 COVID-19 related) 24 weeklong tech summit 1 ten-week online training courses, 49 students trained 11 Registered Programs

Completed 4th year of CARP with a 91% passage rate and an 90% placement rate

HARD

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MISSION

Establish GBCA as a Key Influencer who has the Expertise, Resources and Ability to Support Pro-Construction Legislative, Regulatory and Economic Agendas

ADVOCATING FOR YOUR BOTTOM LINE | ASSERTING OUR INFLUENCE

• GBCA has continued to meet with the PPA’s to discuss potential changes Contractor Parking Fees.

• GBCA’s negotiation of the 2018 Commercial Codes update resulted in a 3.5% increase to L&I Permit Fees in the Spring when they sought a 5% increase.

• GBCA’s team moved permits that were stuck in the regulatory review process during the construction shutdown and restart

Reduced L&I Permit fees increase to

3.5%

EXPANDING OUR INFLUENCE DURING UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGES

• GBCA successfully lobbied the Wolf Administration to reopen construction statewide

• GBCA successfully lobbied the Mayor to restart construction in the City of Philadelphia

• GBCA led the industry in disseminating regulatory updates during the height of COVID-19 challenges

• GBCA regularly met with L&I Officials to work through eCLIPSE issues

• GBCA became the go to source for the inside information on construction issues within City Hall

• GBCA was recognized by the Mayor and City Officials publicly during the daily press briefings for our work to safely maintain operations

• GBCA Supported Hilco Redevelopment Partner’s pursuit of a KOZ for the Refinery Redevelopment Project

• GBCA Government Relations Staff participated as expert panelist in a number of webinars for industry partners

Solidify, Expand and Strengthen the Competitiveness of the Regional Construction Market

PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS | PROTECTING YOUR INTERESTS

Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

Total AUM: $2.682 Billion

Fully Funded Target Date: May 1, 2026

Operating Engineers

Total AUM: $1.370 Billion

Fully Funded Target Date: Fully Funded

Laborers District Council

Total AUM: $1.176 Billion

Fully Funded Target Date: Fully Funded

Cement Masons

Total AUM: $124 Million

Fully Funded Target Date: January 1, 2033

IAP TRENDS

$2.682B

Total AUM

$1.370B

Total AUM

$1.176B $124MM

Total AUM

*2020 hours through Q3 Labor hours were projected to hold steady through the end of the year recovering some hours lost by the construction shutdown in March.

LABOR CASES

32 Issues Resolved

GBCA assisted 32 member labor issues that were positively resolved

LABOR MANAGEMENT MEETINGS

2 Meetings

Organized 2 Labor Management Committee Meetings amid the COVID-19 disruptions

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

Contract Negotiations with IUOE Local 542

• Secured a one-year extension to align the agreement with the rest of our expiring contracts in Spring 2021

• Secured favorable terms for GBCA Bargaining Unit Members

COVID-19

• Coordinated with Labor on Jobsite Safety and Response Protocols

• Secured an agreement with the Carpenters to address FFCRA mandates

MARKETING MISSION

Establish the GBCA as the Regional Leader in the Construction Industry through Superior Narratives, Branding and Recognition of the Excellence in Building being performed by GBCA Members and Industry Partners

GBCA Brand Exposures

MEDIA RELATIONS | PARTNERSHIPS

Philadelphia Business Journal

• Total Online Impressions: 765,065

• Total Print Readership: 165,000

6ABC

• Total on-air Impressions delivered to-date: 2.1M Household Impressions

RADIO

97.5 The Fanatic

• Mobile Geo-Fencing of stadiums for Q2/Q4: 500,000 impressions each quarter

• On-Air/ STREAM online: 400 commercials

• Total digital delivery to-date: 5.4M Impressions

• Total social media delivery to-date: 2,700,000 / 24,000 engagements

GBCA PRINT PUBLICATIONS

Construction Today

• Subscriber #s – over 2500 subscribers per issue

• Issues 1 & 2 completely digital –36,000 impressions

• Ad revenue - $33,000+ ad revenue

• Contributing member articles – 24 contributing member articles (33%)

Annual Report

Membership Directory

KEYSTONE GBCA EVENTS

2020 Annual Meeting at Union League of Philadelphia: 384 Attendance

Website

• Live, online Membership Directory

• 72% increase of visits to gbca.com in 2020 over 2019

Membership Database

• Integrated into GBCA.com

• Allows streamlined tracking for event attendance, committee meetings, financial transactions, and communications with members

E-newsletter

• Subscriber growth 45% increase

• 27% Open Rate (industry average: 15%)

• 15% Click-Through Rate (industry average: 9%)

• 184 Emails sent

• 61 Emails related to COVID-19, including notices and updates, webinars, and calls to actions.

2020 Construction Excellence Awards

• 13% increase in award submissions

• 27% increase in GBCA member participation

• 19 Winning Projects and Programs

GBCA DIGITAL CONTENT AWARDS

• 50 News at A Glance

• 6 CLC Newsletters

• 3 Safety Newsletters

Social Media

• Facebook 29% increase of followers 423 Posts | 74,577 Impressions

• Twitter 10% increase in followers 702 Tweets | 217,374 Impressions

• LinkedIn 33% increase in followers 425,922 Impressions | 31% Engagement Rate

• Instagram 66% increase in followers 192 Posts | 72,638 Impressions

Hard Hat Chat Blog

• #1 Driver to GBCA website

2020 PR Daily

Digital Marketing & Social Media Awards

Instagram Honorable Mention

2020 Daily Video and Visual Awards

Organization Overview Video We Built This Skyline: GBCA Video Vignettes Honorable Mention

2020 PR Daily Nonprofit PR Awards

Visual Storytelling: We Built This Skyline Winner

2020 AGC of America

J. Howard Mock Award

Highest Net Membership Growth Winner

2019 Association TRENDS TRENDY Awards (awarded in 2020)

CD, Video, Podcast or PSA GBCA Video Vignettes Bronze Award

2020 AGC of America Diverse Business of the Year Smith Flooring, Inc. AGC in the Community Award P. Agnes, Inc.

The General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) is proud to represent the best of the best in commercial construction. GBCA members are the contractors and suppliers that leaders in Greater Philadelphia rely on when excellence is essential.

Building on a legacy more than 129 years strong, GBCA members have paved the way for building excellence. Now, we’re setting the bar for the new standard in construction with a relentless focus on quality, safety, efficiency, and innovation.

WE ARE STRONGER WE ARE STRONGER

YOY increase in Total Net Assets

Build a professional, durable, and dependable association that is consistently ready to take advantage of market opportunities

2020 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

YOY increase in Dues Revenue 9% 18%

5yr Compound Annual Growth Rate in Total Revenue 3%

ECONOMIC RECOVERY

• Aggregated PPP information

• Aggregated resources on city loans (PIDC)

• Aggregated info on Families First and CARES Act

LABOR

• Shift differential agreements – this allowed projects to spread out employees on jobsites through staggered start times in order facilitate social distancing on the site while maintaining productivity without blowing a hole in the budget.

• Partnered with Labor Funds to back initiatives that support union construction.

LEGISLATIVE

• Weekly calls GBCA/L&I – GBCA worked with L&I to ensure contractor’s perspectives and feedback were included in decisions made by the City related to the Construction Restart, Rollout of eCLIPSE and social distancing requirements on jobsites.

• Assisted with language adjustments to Mayor’s EO (curfew in particular)

• Aggregated and shared regulatory updates with the industry – became a go to source for information on regulatory changes implemented by the City and State on jobsites.

AND DESPITE THE OBSTACLES

WE FACED IN 2020…. WE ARE STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE.

2020 MEMBERS

GBCA members represent more than 300 general contractors (Active Members), subcontractors and specialty contractors (Associate Members), and construction suppliers and service companies (Affiliate Members).

ACTIVE MEMBERS

Antoine Johnson LLC

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.

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.

Holt Construction

HSC Builders & Construction Managers

INTECH Construction, LLC

James J. Clearkin, Inc.

Jingoli-DCO Energy

Josam Company

LaMarra Construction

LF Driscoll Co., LLC

Lorenzon Brothers Co.

Madison Concrete Construction

McDonald Building Company, LLC

Murphy Quigley Company, Inc.

Northwood Construction Company, Inc.

Nurminen Construction Corporation

P. Agnes, Inc.

P.J. Dick, Inc.

Philadelphia D&M

R. S. Cook and Associates, Inc.

Rycon Construction, Inc.

Shoemaker Construction Co.

Skanska USA Building Inc

Stepnowski Bros., Inc.

T. N. Ward Company

Target Building Construction, Inc.

Torcon, Inc.

Turner Construction Company

Tutor Perini Building Corp.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

A Crane Rental, LLC

A.T. Chadwick Company, Inc.

Acoustics Plus, Inc.

All Trades Distribution, LLC

American Floors, Inc.

American Furniture Installation

American Sitework LLC

Anthony Biddle Contractors, Inc.

APACHE Industrial United

Armor Masonry Restoration, Inc.

Armour & Sons Electric, Inc.

BAI Excavating, LLC

Battaglia Electric, Inc.

Bayshore Rebar, Inc.

Belcher Roofing Corporation

Beletz Bros. Glass Co., Inc.

Bencardino Excavating, Inc.

Berlin Steel Construction Co.

Binsky and Snyder, LLC

BrandSafway Services, LLC

BrightLine Construction, Inc.

Buckley & Company, Inc.

Bucks Concrete Services, Inc.

Carr & Duff, Inc.

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

Creative Surfaces Inc.

D.M. Sabia & Co., Inc.

Dan Lepore & Sons Company

D’Andrea Brothers Concrete Co., Inc.

D’Angelo Bros., Inc.

Delta Connects Inc.

Dougherty Electric, Inc.

DWD Mechanical Contractor, Inc.

E.C. Fence & Iron Works, Inc.

Eastern Gunite Co., Inc.

EDA Contractors, Inc.

Eureka Metal & Glass Services, Inc.

Falasca Mechanical Inc.

Fedele Contractors, Inc.

Five Star Builders

Foundation Structures, Inc.

G.M. McCrossin Inc.

G.O. Services, LLC

General Asphalt Paving Co.

George Young Mammoet

Geppert Bros., Inc.

Graboyes Commercial Window and Glass

Solutions

Guthrie Glass & Mirror, Inc.

Hatzel & Buehler, Inc.

Herman Goldner Co., Inc.

Honeywell International

I.B. Abel, Inc.

Independence Steel, Inc.

J & G Building Group

James Floor Covering, LLC

Jenkintown Building Services

Joseph Dugan, Inc.

Joseph S. Smith Roofing, Inc.

Keller

KJMK Construction Company Inc.

Lenick Construction, Inc.

Limbach Company LLC

L-M Service Co., Inc.

M. Schnoll & Sons, Inc.

Maho Construction LLC

Mara Restoration, Inc.

MAS Construction Services, LLC

Masonry Preservation Group, Inc.

Maxim Crane Works LP

Mayfield Site Contractors, Inc.

McCrossin Foundations, LLC

McGoldrick Electric, Inc.

McGregor Industries, Inc.

MEG Glass Inc.

Mega Construction Co.

Metal Structures, Inc.

Michael J. Kiska Construction

Michaels Enterprise LLC

Mid-Atlantic Steel, LLC

National Glass & Metal Company, Inc.

Nooter Construction Co.

NorthStar Contracting Group, Inc.

N-Tech Systems, Inc.

Old Philadelphia Associates, Inc.

Oliver Fire Protection & Security

P & R Masonry Restoration, Inc.

P.A. Fly Contracting, Inc.

Palmer Waterproofing, Inc.

Patriot Roofing Inc.

Paul Rabinowitz Glass Co., Inc.

PCS General Partner, LLC

Precision Door Co., Inc.

Premier Building Restoration, Inc.

Premier Window Cleaning LLC

PULLMAN SST, Inc.

Quality Commercial Flooring

Quinn Construction, Inc.

R & R Ceilings, Inc.

Revolution Recovery, LLC

Ritter Contracting, Inc.

Robert Ganter Contractors, Inc.

Robert Slater, Inc.

Roe Fabricators, Inc.

Roma Steel Erection, Inc.

Roman Mosaic & Tile Company

Sautter Crane Rental

Schnabel Foundation Company

Shelly Electric Co.

Siemens Industry Inc.

Simpson & Brown Inc.

Smith Flooring, Inc.

Southern New Jersey Steel Co., Inc.

Steadfast Entities LLC

Structural Maintenance Systems

Stuart Dean Company Inc.

Suburban Enterprises Terrazzo & Tile Co., Inc.

Superior Scaffold Services, Inc.

Thackray Crane Rental, Inc.

The Watson Organization, Inc.

Torrado Construction Co., Inc.

Tri-State Construction Inc.

Union Electric Contracting Co.

Unique Scaffolding Systems LLC

United States Roofing Corp.

Window Repairs & Restoration, LLC

AFFILIATE MEMBERS

Action Supply Co. (a division of U.S. Concrete)

Advanced Disposal Solutions, Inc.

Aegis Project Controls

American Global of Pennsylvania

American Institute of Steel Construction AISC

Aon

ARC Document Solutions

Archer & Greiner, P.C.

Arrow Crating & Packaging Co.

ARS Fleet Service

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Autodesk

Ballard Spahr, LLC

Berkowitz & Associates, P.C.

Black & Gerngross, P.C.

Britton Industries

Burns & McDonnell

Canam Steel Corporation

Capital Project Management, Inc.

Castor Materials, Inc.

CBIZ MHM, LLC

Charlson Braber McCabe & Denmark

Chubb Group Insurance

ClarkDietrich Building Systems

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Conner Strong & Buckelew

Construction Risk Partners

Cozen O’Connor

CrafTech Computer Solutions

Cumby, Spencer & Associates Financial Group

Davis Bucco Makara & Dorsey

Dilworth Paxson LLP

Diversified, Inc.

Drexel University Construction Management

Program

EBA: Employing Bricklayers Association

EHD

EisnerAmper LLP

Excel Document Solutions, Inc.

FDRsafety LLC

Fineman, Krekstein & Harris

Firstrust Bank

Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products, Inc.

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Fox Rothschild LLP

GEI Consultants, Inc.

Glass Enterprises, Inc.

Habitat for Humanity

HazTek Inc.

Hilti Inc.

Horn Williamson, LLC

Image 360

Intra-Tech Solutions LLC

IT Solutions Consulting, Inc.

John Adams Law Firm LLC

Kastle Systems

Kieffer’s Appliances

Kreischer Miller

Liberty Mutual Surety

M & T Insurance Agency

MacIntosh Engineering

Madison Risk Group, LLC

Manna Supply, Inc.

Marsh USA Inc.

Maurice Uddoh & Associates, LLC

McCarter & English, LLP

Mechanical & Service Contractors Association of

Eastern PA

Med-Tex Services, Inc.

Microdesk

Microsol Resources

Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council

Mobilease Modular Space, Inc.

NECA, Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter

Norris Sales Company, Inc.

Oak Ridge Surety Agency, Inc.

O’Donnell & Naccarato, Inc.

Post & Schell, P.C.

PPG Industries, Inc.

Profit Focus CFO

Republic Services

Re-Steel Supply Co., Inc.

Richard S. Burns and Company, Inc.

Rosenberg & Parker

Sales Solutions, Inc.

Shore Supply Inc.

Sierra Investment Partners

Signature Safety, LLC

South Jersey Mechanical Contractors Association

Stantec Consulting, Inc.

Steven Kempf Building Materials, a GMS Company

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

STV Construction, Inc.

Sunbelt Rentals

Super Enterprises USA, Inc.

Susanin Widman & Brennan, P.C.

Tague Lumber, Inc.

TBS Services, Inc.

The Graham Company

The Hartford Bond

The Safegard Group, Inc.

The Shepherd Agency, LLC

The Silvi Group Companies

The Stoll Agency, Inc.

Thomas Jefferson University Construction Management Program

Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.

Trauner Consulting Services

Travelers Bond & Financial Products

TrenchTech, Inc.

Unified Door & Hardware Group, LLC, Tru-Fit

Frame and Door

United Rentals, Inc.

Univest Financial Corporation

USI Insurance Services

Venzie Construction Law, LLC

Villanova University College of Professional Studies

VIMCO, Inc.

Westfield Insurance

Wharton Surety Consultants, LLC

Wick Fisher White

Williamson College of Trades

Willis Towers Watson PLC

WIPFLi LLP

Woodland Building Supply

Wouch, Maloney & Co., LLP

Zurich Surety

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, making the GBCA offices a full house.