Gilbane Building Joins Cleveland Clinic Leaders to Celebrate Opening of New Research Buildings

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Cleveland, OH – Sept. 3, 2026 – Gilbane Building joined Cleveland Clinic leaders, researchers, project partners and community stakeholders to celebrate the opening of two new state-of-the-art research buildings on Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus. Representing the largest research investment in Cleveland Clinic’s more than 100-year history, the facilities expand the organization’s research and innovation infrastructure and support the continued growth of the Cleveland Innovation District. 

Serving as construction manager, Gilbane collaborated with Cleveland Clinic and multiple major trade partners through an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) approach to create approximately 300,000 square feet of advanced research space designed to foster scientific discovery, innovation and collaboration. 

“Projects of this scale require strong partnerships, thoughtful planning, and a shared commitment to a common goal,” said Bill Helmet, project executive at Gilbane Building. “Through an Integrated Project Delivery approach, project partners worked together to create facilities that will support innovation, discovery, and the future of healthcare for generations.” 

The two new research buildings provide space for more than 700 employees, expanding Cleveland Clinic’s ability to conduct advanced scientific and computational research. 

The project includes: 

  • Nearly 30 laboratories and core service areas 
  • Advanced laboratory environments supporting scientific and translational research 
  • Specialized research facilities equipped with advanced technologies, equipment and expertise 
  • Open collaboration spaces designed to foster innovation among scientists, clinicians and researchers 
  • Classrooms, offices and a café supporting learning, collaboration, and connectivity 
  • Enhanced greenspace, landscaping and walking paths creating a new entrance to the southeast section of Main Campus 
  • Infrastructure supporting high-performance computational research and future scientific growth