Supply Chain Management | Our Services | Gilbane Building Company

Our Supply Chain Management Team mitigates risk, improving project outcomes.

Committed to providing a predictable, efficient, and sustainable supply chain

Given the volatility in material availability and lead times in recent years, the role of our supply chain group has never been more critical. Dedicated to mitigating project risk to schedule and cost, Gilbane’s integrated delivery approach with established supplier relationships provides visibility and leverage into the supply chain.

Gilbane’s dedicated in-house supply chain management team oversees the company-wide supply chain and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) platform. Gilbane’s SRM program benefits our clients and projects by leveraging Gilbane’s global economies of scale for sourcing building systems and equipment with an eye toward efficiency, quality, brand assurance, and sustainability. The Supply Chain team provides a fit-for-purpose strategy for your project, mitigating risk and improving project outcomes through a predictable and efficient supply chain.

The early engagement of Supply Chain ensures that strategic suppliers and internal resources are involved at the earliest possible moment to drive successful planning, coordination, and execution.

Improved equipment lead times, priority production, and schedule certainty
Client visibility into the bid and equipment selection process
Improved and enhanced coordination
Greater control of the supply chain
Hedge against future inflation and escalation

Direct Sourcing

Leverage Gilbane’s considerable enterprise-wide spend to procure building equipment and systems directly from the nation’s leading manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers, reducing supply chain layers and creating cost and schedule efficiency to improve project outcomes.
Schedule certainty through early supplier engagement and continuous production, capacity, and delivery oversight.
Project risk management through brand, quality assurance, and Lean project delivery methodologies.
Real-time market and periodic data reporting ongoing to evaluate market conditions, adding confidence to planning, decision-making, and actions.

Our Sustainable Supply Chain Policy

Our team sets high standards for our clients, suppliers, employees, and the communities we serve. We aim to do our part by protecting the environment and providing an ethical and inclusive workplace. Our sustainability commitment is reflected in our ongoing efforts to eliminate waste, reduce pollution, use repurposed materials, and increase energy efficiency to reduce our carbon footprint.

This commitment includes:

Maintain a diverse supplier base of trade contractors, suppliers, and professional services firms from a wide variety of backgrounds that include Diverse-Owned and Small Businesses (DOSB).
Seek out and work with suppliers who are committed to reducing their carbon footprint by leveraging the latest technologies, conservation of resources, practicing waste minimization techniques, and maximizing local sourcing.