Happy Holidays from Gilbane
Happy Holidays from Gilbane! For over 150 years, caring has been at the heart of all we do. As we look to the New Year, we embrace a more holistic approach to Gilbane Cares, focusing on the safety and wellbeing...
Understanding the Cost of Recovery
The damages from Hurricane Ian remind us all too well of the potential costs associated with a major Category 4 Hurricane. How can you predict the cost of recovery and why does it seem to costOn the insurance side, Owners...
Veterans Day 2022 – Honoring All Who Served
Veterans Day was originally celebrated as Armistice Day (end of WWI) and is a Federal holiday observed every year on November 11th. The day is meant to honor the military veterans of the United States Armed forces, however, it means...
Mobile Laser Scanning: The Next Wave of VDC Technology
What is laser scanning? To provide the maximum value to our clients, projects and people, Gilbane’s virtual design and construction (VDC) team is constantly searching for solutions that can integrate with existing process software and hardware, while also keeping Gilbane...
Gilbane Matches 100% of Employee Charitable Contributions Through New Workplace Giving Program
Enhanced Matching Gift Program Giving back to the communities where we live and work has always been core to who we are at Gilbane. In September, leadership announced that Gilbane will now match 100% of all charitable contributions (up to...
Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. The celebratory month is a way to appreciate the Hispanic culture and traditions of those who trace their roots back to Spanish-speaking...
From Superintendent in the Field to VDC Engineer
As a former Gilbane superintendent for over four years, I bring a unique perspective to my current role as a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) engineer. In addition to understanding the nature of how things are communicated in the field,…
Turning Job Sites into Classrooms at Illinois Tech
To learn the construction industry is to learn by doing. All the classroom instruction in the world can’t fully prepare someone for the challenges—or the exciting opportunities—presented on a project site. Thankfully for young professionals in the field, Gilbane prioritizes...
Fixed Owner Schedules Drive Sports Venue Construction
When fans arrive on opening day, the venue must be ready. Using a Lean construction approach can meet this need head-on. From pre-assembly of materials to smart ordering of long-lead items, such as stadium seating or digital signage, you can...
Back to School: Public Private Partnerships for K-12 Building Programs
Chronically underfunded, many school districts across the country struggle with how to allocate limited funds to building programs. With an aging stock of buildings in dire need of repair or replacement, districts historically use capital funds for emergency repairs or...