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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...
2024 Public-Private Partnerships: Gilbane’s Impactful Year
In 2024, Gilbane advanced its mission of creating transformative public-private partnerships (“P3”) by collaborating with communities and institutions to tackle pressing challenges. Gilbane’s P3 team addresses critical social infrastructure needs through innovative client-focused solutions for government facilities, enhancing student housing…
Top 5 Blog Posts of 2024
Reflecting on the past year at Gilbane, we again tallied the top five blog posts of 2024, which covered key insights related to complex scheduling management, hurricane preparedness, career growth, and incorporating public art into real estate development. Below, we…
Navigating the Design Review and Permitting Process for Behavioral Health Construction Projects
Embarking on a behavioral health construction project can be a complex journey, filled with unique challenges and regulatory hurdles. From ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards to addressing the specific needs of patients and staff, the design review and permitting…
It’s Time to Use the Calm Before the Storm: Strategic Risk Mitigation
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?
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
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….
Busting Myths on Mass Timber Construction
Just a few years ago, mass timber projects were essentially nowhere to be found on the East Coast. Unfounded fears about cost, sustainability, and performance dominated much of the conversation surrounding these projects. Fast forward to today, and mass timber…
Gilbane’s Q4 2024 Market Conditions Report
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
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
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…