Gilbane Blog

Gilbane’s Q3 2026 Construction Market Conditions Report

September 2, 2026
Ashley Phelps, Courtney Davis

We are pleased to share the Gilbane Q3 2026 Construction Market Conditions Report. This quarterly report delivers a national macroeconomic perspective of the U.S. economy and its impact on the construction industry, with focused insight into market trends, supply chain…

Building Future-Ready Learning Environments: 3 Trends Reshaping K-12 and Higher Education 

August 19, 2026
Mike Crase, Jordan Hoover

Educational leaders today face a common challenge: how to create facilities that not only meet immediate needs but also support long-term institutional goals. From workforce development and sustainability to student success, today’s investments require strategic planning and experienced partners capable…

Building Your Career: Gilbane Interns Discuss Life in the Built Environment 

July 30, 2026
Gilbane's 2026 Marketing and HR Interns

In honor of National Intern Day, we’re celebrating Gilbane’s 2026 summer intern class—284 interns representing 142 colleges and universities—and the experiences, skills, and connections they’ve built throughout the summer. At Gilbane, investing in the next generation of industry professionals is more than a priority; it’s part of who…

Gilbane’s Q2 2026 Market Conditions Report

May 28, 2026
Staff

We are pleased to share the Gilbane Q2 2026 Market Conditions Report. This quarterly report delivers a national macroeconomic perspective of the U.S. economy and its impact on the construction industry, with focused insight into market trends, supply chain conditions, material…

Mental Health is Safety: Gilbane and the Overwatch Project Bring Life-Saving Conversations to the Jobsite 

May 26, 2026
Michael Sharpe, Steve Carter

At Gilbane, health and safety means looking out for one another â€“ on the jobsite, in the office, and beyond. It’s a culture where people feel seen, supported, and never alone.  That commitment was on full display recently at our semiconductor project site in Santa Clara, CA, where more than 300 Gilbane team members,…

All In Together: Inside Gilbane’s Safety Week 2026 

May 22, 2026
Adam Jelen

Construction Safety Week 2026 brought our teams together across jobsites, offices, and regions around the world. From daily huddles to large-scale stand-downs, the week reflected who we are: one team, committed to advancing health and safety. Across the globe, our teams came…

How to Align Stakeholders for Success in Behavioral Health Construction Projects 

May 19, 2026
Bob Akers, Ryan Becker, Mason Pilcher

Behavioral health construction isn’t just another healthcare project, it’s a discipline where clinical safety, operations, and design intersect in ways that directly influence how a building is constructed. These projects require rigorous coordination around ligature‑resistant materials, patient‑supervision sightlines, complex phasing in active hospitals,…

Preparing CarMax Park for Opening Day: A Stadium Transition to Operations Success Story 

April 6, 2026
Don Conover

Opening a new ballpark takes more than construction and a ribbon cutting. It requires a seamless transition to operations. Behind the scenes, operations teams must be prepared to manage  dozens of building systems, from HVAC and electrical equipment to life safety and facility infrastructure, before the first pitch is ever thrown.  For…

Advancing Health & Safety Through a Unified Industry Framework 

March 24, 2026
Michael Sharpe

At Gilbane Building, protecting the people who make our work possible is central to every project and planning decision. As our industry evolves, the frameworks we use to identify, control, and eliminate the most dangerous jobsite hazards must evolve with it.  As Chair…

Women in Construction: A Conversation with Gilbane Project Manager Kelsey Walls  

March 4, 2026
Kelsey Walls

Women in Construction (WIC) Week celebrates builders whose leadership, adaptability, and grit elevate our industry. Meet Kelsey Walls, Gilbane project manager, whose career has spanned coastlines and complex project types, from major aviation work to high‑impact community projects across Texas. As an avid traveler, her…