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In 2018, we are proud to celebrate 10 years of Gilbane Cares. The safety actions of our employees and co-workers are driven from choice, not just from formal compliance. Like family, we look out for each other each day –…

Building more than buildings is the foundation of Gilbane’s culture. Gilbane is dedicated to improving the overall quality of life in the communities where we live and work through active involvement in local charitable and educational organizations. Gilbane has always…

With over 90,000 listings, the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) catalogs buildings, sites, districts, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation by the National Park Service (NPS) for their historical significance.  Under this protection, aging buildings have been returned…

Building on family traditions during the holiday season is embedded in our culture at Gilbane Building Company.  As we continue to expand globally, we strive to fulfill our commitment to building more than buildings in the local communities in which…

Each fall, Gilbane’s Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) leaders gather together from 10 different offices and jobsites across the country to talk tech, showcase the best deliverables, and brainstorm about the latest construction industry technology needs. This year’s Innovation Summit…

Providing mental health treatment, maintaining secure facilities and managing budget restraints are critical issues facing the corrections market. Keeping these issues in mind, owners are forced to get creative in how they deliver correctional facilities. Addressing behavioral health in corrections…

Now that we are in full swing of autumn, most of the northern states are gearing up for what’s next to come: winter!  Before we go that far, let’s talk about some safety tips that are most relevant for this…

Leading Workforce Development Ideas Recently, I participated in a Houston-based launch of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America’s Workforce Development Plan 2.0.  The construction industry is suffering from a significant skilled labor shortage that is resulting in increased costs…

There is a true business case for diversity in the workplace. Just ask Nicole Coomber, associate clinical professor at the University of Maryland. Professor Coomber, a guest speaker at Gilbane, provided some enlightening statistics. Did you know companies in the…

Businesses are built on the satisfaction of their clients. Unhappy customers directly impede a company’s success, yet satisfied clients lead to business growth and strong profitability. But client satisfaction isn’t achieved overnight. It’s realized throughout the entire client journey and…