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Did you know that the word action is a noun? Reflecting on the many actions of our Pride employee resource group (ERG), it’s hard to imagine this word describing something as static as a noun. Our Pride group is in…

Why are Personal Risk Factors Important to Know? When it comes to observing, identifying, and treating heat sickness it is important to remember one thing:   Some workers handle heat stress less effectively than others. The reasoning is that we all…

For just the third time in the last half-century, a new hospital in upstate New York is being built from the ground up —the first to be constructed almost entirely during the pandemic, despite the considerable challenges presented by that…

At Gilbane Building Company, seven employee-led groups foster a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our Asian Professionals in Construction (APIC) supports Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and honors respective cultures and heritages while fostering employee success at work…

This year’s construction Safety Week theme is Strong Voices, Safe Choices, which goes back to the heart of creating a culture and environment where everyone is empowered to step in, speak up, and take action to keep their team and…

Welcome back to Gilbane’s Life Sciences Insights Series, second edition. We asked our life sciences experts from various roles to share their perspectives on key factors for success during the planning and construction of life sciences facilities. From critical elements…

The built environment plays a crucial role in global sustainability efforts. It’s estimated that buildings alone contribute around 40 percent of carbon emissions worldwide. According to architecture2030.org, buildings alone contribute around 40 percent of carbon emissions worldwide; however, in large…

At Gilbane, we’re focused on the holistic safety and well-being of everyone on our teams. Our core value of caring applies to both body and mind, and as a result, we have begun a major effort to break down the…

A new transformational healthcare facility in New York State To help improve regional access to advanced healthcare in Central New York, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is consolidating two main inpatient campuses into one transformational downtown hospital. The design will…

As construction professionals, we have been to many groundbreaking ceremonies for various projects. These exciting events are typically attended by key project stakeholders, local dignitaries, A/E/C professionals, and media. Groundbreakings are an opportunity to get everyone together and often signal…