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Products named include Series 1450 Swing Terrace Door New Crystal fenestration selected to top product list
Pennsylvania Builders Association names Greg Harris to lead in 2026
Harrisburg, where he also served as president. At the state level, Harris has held terms as PBA secretary and vice president, playing an active role in strategic planning, budgeting, and guiding the organization’s future direction. Looking ahead to 2026, Har- ris’s main goal as president is to unite members across Pennsylvania, fostering col- laboration and alignment within the association. “To accomplish that, we must work together as a team,” Harris said. He emphasizes the impor- tance of membership in both lo- cal HBAs and the PBA, noting the impact collective involve- ment can have on advocating for the building industry. “The more people we have involved in their local HBAs and in PBA, the more influence we can have on Harrisburg and Washington to help stop over- regulation,” Harris said. “A rising tide lifts all the boats.” Outside of work, Harris enjoys spending time with his wife, Beth, their four children, and two grandchildren. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, bik - ing, camping, and floating, with Cedar Run, PA, being a favorite family retreat. Greg Harris will be of- ficially sworn in at the PBA Installation Gala on Friday, March 13, 2026, at The Hotel Hershey. MAREJ “The virtual tour opens the door for visitors, showing how a career as a union carpenter can become a meaningful and lifelong profession,” said Cyndie Williams , execu- tive director of the Carpen- ter Contractor Trust (CCT). “What makes this tour es- pecially compelling is that it highlights the wide range of specialty skills that ap- prentices can develop as they advance in their careers.” The combination of modern technology with traditional ap- prenticeship programs allows students to experience their future training environment through virtual tour. The free tour offers access at any time. The EASCTC is committed to developing a highly skilled, safety-conscious workforce prepared to meet the evolving demands of the construction industry. MAREJ
HARRISBURG, PA — Greg Harris of the Home Builders Association of
Metropoli- tan Har- risburg has officially a s s ume d the office of president of the Penn- sylvania Builders
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UEENS, NY — Na- tional manufacturer Crystal Window &
Door System’s award-win- ning products continue to be recognized by the national de- sign and construction industry. The company’s new aluminum Series W50i Window Wall Sys- tem was named to the Building Design+Construction (BD+C) Magazine 2025 Top 75 Building Products List in the November/ December 2025 issue. The pub- lished annual list covers not just fenestration-related, but all recently introduced build- ing products used in new and rehab commercial construction projects, adding to the prestige of this recognition for Crystal. Several Crystal products have been selected for the annual BD+C list in the past. The 2025 BD+C Top Prod- ucts List has eight categories, assessed by a panel of practic- ing architects, specifiers, engi - neers, and construction profes- sionals, as well as the BD+C editorial team. The Crystal Series W50i is one of seven products in the window and door category, and one of only two window products, to make the list. Products are evalu- ated on their overall potential benefit to construction project teams; usefulness to clients in terms of performance and ATLANTA, GA — P ye- Barker Fire & Safety , on of the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services providers in the United States has acquired S.E.M. Security Systems , a security systems and fire alarm provider serv - ing New Jersey and New York. This acquisition further estab- lishes Pye-Barker’s security and fire alarm services in the Northeast, elevating customer experience and comprehensive fire and life safety for height - ened community impact. S.E.M. Security Systems provides security systems, intrusion detection, video sur- veillance, fire detection and fire alarm systems. Backed by 24-hour monitoring, S.E.M. Se- curity installs, inspects, tests and maintains systems with an emphasis on safety and code- compliance. Based in Ramsey, New Jersey, and Warwick, New York, S.E.M. Security has over 35 years of experience in
Greg Harris
Association (PBA) for 2026. Harris brings a lifetime of construction experience to the role. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the building industry, he worked alongside his parents in their remodeling business before launching his own company. On January 31, 2003, Har- ris founded G.P. Harris Construction, Inc. , head- quartered in Jonestown, PA, where he serves as president. The company provides full-service remod- eling, including additions, whole-house renovations, and kitchen and bathroom projects. While the busi- ness initially employed five to seven workers, Harris shifted to a model relying on trade partners while re- maining the sole employee. Harris’s involvement in the building community spans decades. He began with the Lebanon County Builders Association before transition- ing to the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan
Crystal Window & Door Systems’ latest product line, the W50i Window Wall System, was named a 2025 Top Building Product by Building Design + Construction, a leading industry publication.
maintenance; impact on build- ing occupants’ health, safety, wellness, and productivity; and degree of innovation in the product category. The Crystal Series W50i Window Wall System scored high on all these key characteristics. The Series W50i Window Wall System is an elegant, feature-rich product with many advantages. The win- dow wall system replicates the look of curtain wall with the benefits of easier handling, faster and safer installation, less on-site labor require- ments, enhanced thermal performance, outstanding aesthetics, and greater cost effectiveness. In addition to standard high-end features,
the Crystal W50i offers many design options such as operat- ing windows and doors, span- drel glass, aluminum panels, floor slab bypass modules, up - graded glazing, many finishes, and designer hardware. This is the third Crystal product in recent years to be a BD+C Top 75 Building Product award winner. Other Crystal products named to the BD+C Magazine list include the alu- minum Series 1450 Swing Ter- race Door with ADA-compliant low sill, perfect for multifamily and institutional properties, and the aluminum Series AC85 Acoustic Casement Window, a high-performance window es- pecially designed for urban and high noise level areas. MAREJ
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires S.E.M. Security Systems, reinforces impact in New Jersey & New York
DUNCANSVILLE, PA — The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Tech- EASCTC launches virtual tour of Duncansville, PA, training center penters, regardless of their location.
nical Cen- ter (EAS- CTC) has launched a virtual tour of its Dun- cansville training cen- ter to show students,
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S.E.M. Security and Pye-Barker Team Members
their families, and career changers what union carpen- try education looks like from any location. The digital platform lets users walk through contem- porary educational spaces and observe millwork and welding areas, heavy high- way and concrete facilities, and additional services. The tour is available in English and Spanish and gives users an insight into specialized carpentry train- ing for future union car-
the security field with a stellar reputation for customer care. What started as a career in fire protection expanded to the security sector when owner Stephen Mocarsky experi- enced a home break-in himself, sparking a new mission to protect others in his local com- munity from similar incidents. S.E.M. Security System’s skilled technicians will con- tinue to serve customers in the Northeast. Nelson Mullins
Riley & Scarborough, LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction. “S.E.M. Security Systems developed a strong reputation built on genuine care for saving lives and property,” said Bart Proctor , CEO of Pye-Barker. “Their impact on our Northeast services will be immeasurable, bringing long-standing exper- tise to the table coupled with passion for what we do best — protecting others.” MAREJ
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