It’s Time to Use the Calm Before the Storm: Strategic Risk Mitigation

December 5, 2024
Jim Wills

Risk mitigation and creative insurance solutions help companies cope with changing weather patterns and meet current insurance needs. Don’t be lured into complacency. The 2024 hurricane season is behind us, and while the season was uneventful for most, that wasn’t the case…

Bridging the…”Gap”: What is VDC Gap Modeling?

November 26, 2024
Alexandre Figueiredo

The following post is part one of a three-part series detailing how the Gilbane Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team actively engages in risk mitigation throughout a project’s life. This post covers “Gap” Modeling. Part two will describe a BIM-supported…

Connecting Talent and Opportunity: Gilbane at 2024 SHPE Convention  

November 21, 2024
Leo Torres

At Gilbane, we understand that diversity drives innovation and excellence. Our HOLA Employee Resource Group (ERG) and HR recruiting team recently joined forces to identify and recruit top talent at the 2024 National Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Convention….

Gilbane’s Q4 2024 Market Conditions Report

November 12, 2024
Jay Pendergrass

We are pleased to share the Gilbane Q4 2024 Market Conditions Report. This report offers a national macroeconomic overview, highlighting impacts on the U.S. construction industry, including market data, supply chain constraints, equipment and material availability, costs, and regional market…

Proactive Engagement: The Key to Uncovering Safety Hazards 

November 7, 2024
Raghuvaran Chakkravarthy

Proactive engagement in workplace safety is crucial for uncovering hidden hazards and fostering a safe and secure working environment. We can create a culture where safety concerns are promptly addressed by fostering open communication, building trust, and empowering employees. Recognizing…

How Career and Technical Education Programs Are Unlocking Opportunities for Millions

October 29, 2024
Susan Tully

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming has significantly evolved with coursework ranging from culinary arts and plumbing to dental assistant training, graphic design, and cybersecurity. This comprehensive approach has made CTE a powerful tool for students nationwide seeking real-world skills…

Emergency Department Design & Construction: Adapting to Modern Healthcare Demands

October 23, 2024
Bob Akers

The design and construction of hospital Emergency Departments (EDs) have evolved significantly over the past few decades, driven by technological advancements and evolving healthcare delivery models.  With many existing EDs needing upgrades to address today’s challenges, architects and builders must…

Stay Safe: Cybersecurity Awareness Month at Gilbane

October 17, 2024
Christian Schleipfer

Risk is the possibility of something happening that will result in a loss or negative impact. We all possess an innate understanding of risk in various ways and environments. For instance, if we leave the stove unattended while cooking, our…

Maximizing Inclusion Efforts – Construction Inclusion Week at Gilbane 

October 15, 2024
Kavon Archie

Gilbane is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that empowers all individuals to thrive. Our strategy begins with investing in our people, focusing on growth, empowerment, and inclusivity to create high-performing teams that deliver exceptional experiences for our people,…

Strategies for Integrating Process Equipment in Life Sciences Projects

October 8, 2024
Jon Bos

Life sciences manufacturing facilities integrate mission-critical process equipment that demands significant financial investment, detailed space programming and utility requirements design coordination, long lead times, and meticulous construction sequencing plans from all project stakeholders. Given these demands, each project requires unique…