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Responsible construction means reducing, reusing, and regenerating. We aim to construct net-positive buildings and restore natural resources – going beyond ‘do no harm’. Regenerative construction incorporates sustainable practices and materials, ensuring buildings interact harmoniously with the environment and enhance its…

The real estate industry is at a pivotal moment. Housing affordability is a nationwide challenge, public institutions face mounting pressures to modernize infrastructure, and communities increasingly demand sustainable, connected environments that enhance their quality of life. This series explores the…

This is the final post in a three-part series that discusses how the Gilbane Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team effectively manages risk throughout a project’s life cycle. Be sure to read our earlier posts on on VDC Supported Procurement…

Since the start of the year, the wildfires have been front and center in news cycles. January brought Los Angeles the second most detrimental wildfire in California history, leaving an estimated 16,000 structures damaged or destroyed. Our thoughts and prayers go…

While sustainability is a focus across many construction market sectors, the pharmaceutical and biotech sector is especially advanced in its sustainability journey. Combined with the technical complexity of biopharmaceutical facilities, the requirements and expectations for sustainable construction techniques, design, materials,…

Twenty-four years ago, Mary Choquette, a 1999 Bryant graduate, was the on-site project accountant for Gilbane Building Company, hired to build the Bryant University George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology.   Now, the same can be said about Gilbane’s…

Gilbane’s Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team is involved in many phases of a project’s life cycle, from procurement through on-site construction assistance to turnover deliverables. With proper early involvement, VDC can help inform procurement processes to minimize risk.  DMC…

Imagine stepping out of your office to feel the warm tropical breeze on your face, knowing you’ve just wrapped up work on a cutting-edge project that’s shaping the future. This isn’t a daydream – it’s a reality for Gilbane team…

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…

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…