Excellence Is Building in Philadelphia Gbca Members Have Been Building This Skyline Since 1891
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EXCELLENCE IS BUILDING IN PHILADELPHIA GBCA MEMBERS HAVE BEEN BUILDING THIS SKYLINE SINCE 1891 THE WINNERS ARE IN! Construction Excellence Awards 2019 Inspiring the next generation of construction leaders Advertising Supplement to Philadelphia Business Journal Building with vision, grit and Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School 2019 GBCA Best Educational Institution Project heart since 1979 Thank you to Cristo Rey Philadelphia, USciences and Boyds for allowing us to take part in these complex, exciting and now award-winning projects. We are honored to have been a part of your team and appreciate your confidence in selecting Clemens. University of the Sciences Living & Learning Commons 2019 GBCA Best Green Space Project Boyds Philadelphia 1435 Walnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19102 www.clemensconstruction.com 2019 GBCA Best Retail Project 2 GBCA Members Continue to Set the Standard of Building SERVICE. EDUCATION. NETWORKING. Excellence LEADERSHIP. stablished in 1891, General Building relationships. This important work benefits Contractors Association (GBCA), is everyone involved and allows development The Construction Leadership Council Eone of America’s oldest construction to flourish. (CLC) is a group of young construction industry trade associations – one whose professionals (ages 40 and younger) rich and storied history has been integral Looking forward, the work of GBCA will who are committed to maintaining, in the development of Philadelphia for become even more important as demands improving, and promoting the con- over 125 years. The organization has on the construction industry grow; ranging struction industry through education, been a powerful force in advancing the from changes in policy and legislature, to networking and service. If you have commercial, industrial and institutional updates on safety regulations. We, as a an interest in networking, sharing construction industry, and in ensuring city and as an industry, must all be poised ideas with your peers, and helping the best-trained, highly skilled and most- to capitalize on these opportunities for trusted contractors are leading the charge further solidifying the construction industry lead philanthropic efforts to advance in the region. Today, the organization in Philadelphia as a leading industry – the construction industry in Philadel- unites nearly 300 general contractors, continuing to build upon the skyline, and phia and beyond, join us! Learn more subcontractors, material suppliers and setting the standard for building excellence. at gbca.com/CLC. service providers. WHAT WE DO From its early days, GBCA effectively laid the Promote industry. foundation for collaboration, accountability and advancement that is now stronger A strong, vibrant industry yields col- than ever. GBCA serves as a critical resource lective benefits for all stakeholders. To and conduit – offering expertise while encourage economic and infrastructure also fostering relationships between investment, job creation, education, important stakeholders. training, advocacy, and professional ex- change, we promote dialogue and com- With roots in training and development, the munication between members, adjacent group plays a key role in encouraging and industry groups, trade associations, facilitating the ongoing education of the elected officials, special interest groups, vast and growing workforce, so everyone This year, the Construction Excellence from entry-level hires to executives can the media, and the general public. Awards gala served as a donation develop or hone expertise in any number Empower members. location for WMMR Preston & Steve’s of areas, whether it’s building information Delivering value for members is at the Campout for Hunger. Each year, GBCA modeling (BIM) or business management. core of our mission. We provide tools sponsors the donation tent for the and resources that enable members to Campout for Hunger event, and calls As an extension, GBCA also plays a dually improve and grow their businesses, and it the “Demolish Hunger Donation important role as a steward of safety, for continually seek to offer new solutions Tent.” instance, working with the Occupational that address the needs of a changing Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to landscape. promote compliance and keep work sites In 2019, GBCA’s Construction Leader- safe and accident free. Drive change. ship Council (CLC) has partnered with As the world around us evolves, GBCA the Keystone + Mountains + Lakes Perhaps one of its most crucial functions, recognizes the importance of embracing Regional Council of Carpenters (KML) GBCA is the direct connection between the a forward-thinking, proactive approach to nearly double their donation of construction industry and other prominent to influence change that positively af- food to the Philabundance charity. leaders in Philadelphia, as well as at the fects our stakeholders. We continually Together, GBCA and KML will donate state and national levels. By serving as assess and update our standards and 67 tons of food! the voice of the region’s contractors, the practices, focusing on opportunities Association advocates for and influences that hold the greatest promise to yield legislation working with government officials and policymakers. It also maintains results. collaborative relationships with various building trades, other trade associations, Interested in learning more? and negotiating teams to discuss critical Explore our programs and community issues and help ensure productive impact at gbca.com. 3 Towering Success Congratulations 2019 Construction Excellence Award Winners The General Building for infusion center patients, who will also have Best Demolition Project Contractors Asso- a view out the window into the space. For the Subaru Headquarters Demolition ciation (GBCA)’s Con- construction of the building’s front façade, P. Winner: Gilbane Building Company struction Excellence Agnes removed the existing retail façade and Owner: Subaru of America, Inc. Awards Program is Architect: Gannett Fleming, Inc. the premier construc- replaced it with an architectural panel system, tion awards program including new canopies and lighting schemes. Description:Gilbane Building Company provided recognizing excel- demolition management services for the Subaru lence in construction Best Cultural Institution Project Headquarters building in Cherry Hill, NJ. For and safety. Now in Citizens Bank Park 2018-2019 Off Season the two-month demolition of the seven-story its 22nd year, The Renovations steel frame and concrete deck building, Gilbane Excellence Awards Winner: focused on ensuring worker and equipment Program is dedicated LF Driscoll to creating an aware- Owner: Citizens Bank Park safety, and quality demolition. Gilbane ness of the quality Architect: EwingCole conducted weekly safety inspections, and workmanship produced by GBCA member companies. The Engineer: EwingCole potential hazards were rectified immediately. association is proud to announce and congratulate the Description: During the 2018 offseason, To ensure a quality demolition, Gilbane, 2019 winners in this prestigious awards program: the Phillies partnered with LF Driscoll for a Subaru, and Geppert Bros., Inc. collaborated to complete overhaul of the stadium’s Third minimize waste and environmental damage. The Best Adaptive Re-Use Project Base entry plaza and anchor sports bar and project successfully diverted 97% of the total Samson Cancer Center restaurant, transforming the former McFadden’s construction-demolished materials from going Winner: P. Agnes, Inc. Restaurant & Saloon into Pass and Stow. This to landfills. Owner: Virtua Health System new fan area offers a variety of options for Architect: FCA Architects food, drinks, and seating: four restaurants; Best Educational Institution Project Engineers: BR+A | O’Donnell & Naccarato an outdoor space with a beer garden patio, Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Description: This project featured a 48,000 firepits, and Phillies waterfall feature; space for Winner: Clemens Construction Company, Inc. square foot cancer center in the former site of live music; TV screens; and a 50-foot pergola Owner: Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School an Acme supermarket. P. Agnes performed a providing shade and cover. To ensure on-time Architect: Blackney Hayes Architects complete gut and fit-out of the existing space, project delivery in the Phillies’ strict six-month Engineers: O’Donnell & Naccarato | Bala installed new HVAC and electric infrastructure, schedule, the team had an architect, engineer, Consulting Engineers, Inc. , Inc. | Stantec and implemented extensive new underground and ownership project manager onsite, allowing Description: Clemens provided construction sanitary systems to accommodate the key players to make changes and answer management services for the Cristo Rey environmental and technological demands of questions in real time. Philadelphia High School, a private Catholic the new cancer center. Additionally, an outdoor high school for low income students. The new, “healing garden” was designed and constructed 105,000 square foot high school for 600 students Adaptive Reuse Project Cultural Institution Project 4 sits on a 5+ acre site. The project restored a Owner’s Representative: Watchdog Real Estate state-of-the-art system that cascades water warehouse, and constructed an addition for Project Management runoff from the roof, trench and area drains to a classroom space, a gymnasium and health Architect: Gensler bioretention area on the ground level.