Gilbane and DPS Joint Venture Tops Out NanoFab Reflection Project in Albany, NY
Major Milestone Achieved on $614 Million, 310,000 Square Foot High Tech Semiconductor Facility
Albany, NY – December 16, 2025 – Gilbane Building, in joint venture with DPS Advanced Technology Group, has topped out the NanoFab Reflection facility, an innovative addition to the NY CREATES Albany NanoTech Complex. This 310,000 square foot, state-of-the-art research and development hub marks a key step in the $1 billion investment into the Albany NanoTech Complex and supports New York State’s $10 billion semiconductor strategy.
NanoFab Reflection will feature 50,000 square feet of ISO5 cleanroom space across two levels, complemented by two additional floors and a rooftop penthouse. The project also includes a new 900-car parking garage and an upgraded high-voltage switchyard to meet the demands of next-generation semiconductor research. Once complete, the facility will anchor North America’s first publicly owned High NA EUV lithography center, positioning New York as a global leader in advanced chip development. The building is being constructed to achieve the highest level of LEED certification, underscoring its commitment to sustainability.
“This milestone reflects the dedication and expertise of our team and partners,” said Christian Calabrese, Senior Project Executive at Gilbane Building. “We’re committed to delivering this design-build project with precision and excellence to support a hub for cutting-edge research and collaboration.”
“Today’s milestone represents the latest step in establishing New York as the hub for domestic semiconductor production,” said Hope Knight, Empire State Development president and CEO, in the governor’s news release.
“With the topping out of NanoFab Reflection, we’re celebrating not just a building, but the next chapter of semiconductor innovation in New York, which is made possible by the Governor’s strategic investment in the facility and the High NA EUV equipment that is already acting like a magnet to attract industry from around the world. The High NA EUV Center represents the kind of forward-looking, high-impact research and development opportunities that CREATES was built for,” said Dave Anderson, NY CREATES President, in their release.
NanoFab Reflection will create hundreds of permanent jobs and catalyze billions in private investment across New York State. Construction remains on schedule, with completion anticipated by the end of 2026.
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