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Gilbane’s Safety Culture Earns OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Recognition
Gilbane Federal was recently awarded recognition by the U.S. Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA) as a participant in the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). As a VPP-certified contractor, Gilbane is recognized as an occupational health and safety industry leader for...
Intern to Leader: Building a Career and Community at Gilbane
Construction projects from high-rise office towers to state-of-the-art healthcare facilities transform our cities and towns. But it’s the people behind these projects that transform our communities. That’s why investing in people – starting with interns – is one of the…
Efficient Prefabrication: Key to Client Satisfaction and Timely Delivery Case Study: B. Braun Medical Inc.
The life sciences community is making great strides in discovering novel drugs and groundbreaking therapies that help prevent and cure rare and chronic diseases with greater efficacy. Behind these remarkable breakthroughs are the state-of-the-art buildings and facilities where these advancements…
From Blueprints to Buildings: Joanna Kripp’s Journey in Construction
Joanna Kripp began her construction career in 1982 with Gilbane Building Company. With now 40+ years of experience in the industry, she leads what is currently the largest healthcare construction project underway in the U.S., the Indiana University Health (IU…
Lifecycle Building Data – Key to Unlocking Optimized Operations and Maintenance
Your building is talking; are you listening? Buildings are just like you and me. Susceptible to drastic temperature swings, weather exposure, how hard they are used and how well they are taken care of. Buildings sag, get sick, gain weight,…
The Innovators Dilemma: Exploit and Explore
The “Spark Team” plays a pivotal role in Gilbane’s efforts to drive innovation and operational efficiency. This group not only fosters better engagement in the industry ecosystem but also supports a disciplined approach to evaluating technology solutions for our teams….
The Power of Design-Build in a Post-Loss Environment
For years, insurance providers and the claims restoration and reconstruction industry have become accustomed to fast responses to fire, flood, and other losses that make the news or can be sourced by scanners. In many cases, events such as sprinkler…
Gilbane’s Public-Private Partnerships – A Year In Review 2023
Gilbane’s Public-Private Partnership (P3) team achieved remarkable milestones in 2023. As Executive Vice President and leader of Gilbane Development Company’s P3 team, I am delighted with the significant progress made on our existing projects and the new opportunities our team…
Black History Month: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Inspiring the Future
As we enter Black History Month, UJIMA, Gilbane’s Black/African American Employee Resource Group (ERG), remains committed to nurturing an inclusive culture in the workplace. Rooted in the Kwanzaa principle of collective work and responsibility, our name, UJIMA, signifies our dedication…
Cultural Institutions and Opportunities for Impact: How Museums are Working to Implement Social and Sustainability Strategies
Museums and cultural institutions are uniquely positioned to leverage social and sustainability impact strategies to benefit their communities and audiences. These strategies can be incorporated into education programming, help draw increased numbers of visitors, and demonstrate a commitment to environmental…
Bringing Communities to Life Through Art, Architecture, and Landscape Design
Our mission at Gilbane Development Company is to create true destinations and a sense of place, not only for our residents or clients, but for the entire community. We’re proud to bring our communities to life through both commissioned and…