Developing Dynamic Communities – Part 2: Investing in the Next Generation of Student Housing

June 17, 2025
James Patchett

As student enrollment surges and housing supply lags, universities across the U.S. are facing a critical challenge: how to provide safe, affordable, and modern housing that supports student success. At Gilbane, we’re meeting this moment with a dual strategy—leveraging purpose-built student…

Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences Construction: The New Frontier of Project Documentation, Safety, and Savings

May 21, 2025
Ryan Spotts

Across nearly every industry, business leaders and tech experts are looking to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to meaningfully improve the way they operate. At Gilbane, AI technology is already delivering significant improvements to project documentation, safety monitoring, problem solving,…

Keeping Tenants Happy During a Complex Building Repositioning

May 13, 2025
Brian Test

The Washington, DC metro area presents a unique opportunity for commercial real estate. With evolving workplace patterns, repositioning underutilized office spaces has become increasingly attractive for private developers. But in a competitive market where tenant retention equals steady revenue, how…

All in Together: Planning with Precision

May 5, 2025
Andrew Valentine

Welcome to Construction Safety Week 2025! This year, we celebrate our collective commitment to safety with the theme “All in Together: Plan. Own. Commit.” This theme emphasizes the importance of working together to ensure everyone returns home safely at the…

Leading the Way in Regenerative Construction

April 23, 2025
Joshua "JT" Thomlinson Aaron

Responsible construction means reducing, reusing, and regenerating. We aim to construct net-positive buildings and restore natural resources – going beyond ‘do no harm’. Regenerative construction incorporates sustainable practices and materials, ensuring buildings interact harmoniously with the environment and enhance its…

Developing Dynamic Communities Part 1: Tackling the Housing Crisis with Scalable, Impactful Solutions 

April 16, 2025
James Patchett

The real estate industry is at a pivotal moment. Housing affordability is a nationwide challenge, public institutions face mounting pressures to modernize infrastructure, and communities increasingly demand sustainable, connected environments that enhance their quality of life. This series explores the…

How VDC Elevates the Design-Assist Alternative Delivery Method for Enhanced Project Success

April 2, 2025
Ian Carney, Kerri Estano

This is the final post in a three-part series that discusses how the Gilbane Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team effectively manages risk throughout a project’s life cycle. Be sure to read our earlier posts on on VDC Supported Procurement…

Wildfires are Here to Stay. What’s Your Plan?

March 18, 2025
Jim Wills

Since the start of the year, the wildfires have been front and center in news cycles. January brought Los Angeles the second most detrimental wildfire in California history, leaving an estimated 16,000 structures damaged or destroyed. Our thoughts and prayers go…

Sustainable Practices in Pharmaceutical Facilities Construction: A Conversation with Gilbane Experts

March 11, 2025
Jose Jimenez, Tabitha Scott

While sustainability is a focus across many construction market sectors, the pharmaceutical and biotech sector is especially advanced in its sustainability journey. Combined with the technical complexity of biopharmaceutical facilities, the requirements and expectations for sustainable construction techniques, design, materials,…

Women in Construction: Bryant Graduates Reflect on Their Careers and Impact

March 4, 2025
Mary Choquette, Laura Fountain

Twenty-four years ago, Mary Choquette, a 1999 Bryant graduate, was the on-site project accountant for Gilbane Building Company, hired to build the Bryant University George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology.   Now, the same can be said about Gilbane’s…