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Building Better Tech Through Stronger Partnerships: How OpenSpace Air and VDC Are Driving Innovation
In today’s construction and software landscape, the most impactful advancements stem not from off-the-shelf software, but from ongoing iteration and collaborative partnerships. OpenSpace’s latest release, OpenSpace Air, is a great example of this philosophy in action—especially in the context of...
Developing Dynamic Communities – Part 2: Investing in the Next Generation of Student Housing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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…