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.