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AAPI Leaders in the Modern Age: Advancing Leaders Through Identity, Innovation, and Culture
Asian Professionals in Construction (APIC) Employee Resource Group is proud to celebrate our theme of AAPI Leaders in the Modern Age – Advancing Leaders Through Identity, Innovation, and Culture. Did you know? AAPI Heritage Month is an annual celebration from...
Leading Workforce Development Ideas
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…
Achieving Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Through Intention
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…
The four-part plan to achieve client satisfaction and increase repeat business probability
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…
Building for Tomorrow using Virtual Reality
Adopting new technologies on projects allows teams to deliver higher quality buildings while decreasing construction costs, enhancing project schedules and improving job site safety. Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and virtual reality (VR) bridges the boundary between client, design and construction…
Eleven Steps For A Successful Hospital Construction Project
Compromise is not an option when it comes to the care you give your patients, so it shouldn’t be part of planning and building your healthcare facilities. Building an enhanced medical and care-giving environment requires critical planning to ensure quality…
Achieve Business Continuity after Disaster Strikes
Gilbane’s Reconstruction Service (GRS) teams have been involved in major efforts for residential and commercial entities since Superstorm Sandy made landfall in 2012. Many other states have suffered tremendous loss caused by natural disasters including the fires in the West…
Ergonomic Hazard: How It Impacts Construction Sites
Ergonomic Hazards in Construction
Eight Steps to Achieve Fit-Out Success
Whether moving to an existing building or one under construction, it is important to focus on core and shell coordination to ensure the building meets the project-specific fit-out needs. Although relocating to a building that is under construction provides greater…
Trends to Stimulate Sustainability
Construction companies globally recognize the importance of making a positive impact on the environment through sustainable practices and dedication to the environment. Teams are focusing on making the right choices to protect their people, the local community and the environment…
Raising the Bar for Healthcare Clients
A key to Gilbane’s healthcare project success is leveraging the expertise of the National Healthcare Construction Alliance throughout the design and construction phases to address the unique challenges of this growing market. Vice President and Healthcare Leader for Gilbane Building…