Since 1909, the General Contractors Association of New York (GCA) has been providing comprehensive answers and definitive solutions to the questions and concerns of New York City’s heavy construction contractors and engineers. The GCA provides its members with technical guidance and assistance on labor contract issues and agency bidding requirements and contract terms. As the umbrella organization representing New York’s public works general contractors, the GCA articulates the industry’s concerns to legislators, regulatory agencies and other policy makers and provides expert testimony on the impact of proposed legislation and budget allocations. In virtually every matter affecting the heavy construction industry, the GCA gives its members the facts, along with the background and insight needed to obtain the correct answers for those important decisions they make every day. The General Contractors Association is the organization serving heavy construction in New York City. The GCA * Negotiates and interprets collective bargaining agreements for member contractors * Provides information about labor law, manning requirements, union jurisdictions and contract compliance requirements * Guides members in ensuring compliance with federal, state and municipal laws and regulations * Assists members in resolving their bidding and contracting concerns with governmental agencies and private owners * Promotes the role of the heavy construction industry in New York State’s and City’s economic development * Provides the latest news and most recent developments on capital funding projects that will impact the industry