
Gilbane Building Company
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About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane Building Company, established in 1870, is a leading global construction and real estate development firm. As one of the largest privately held and family-owned companies in the industry, Gilbane offers a comprehensive suite of services.
These include construction and facilities management, real estate development, property management, and consulting.
With over 150 years in business, Gilbane has completed projects in more than 20 countries, demonstrating its extensive international experience.
The company operates from over 45 office locations across the United States, providing a strong national presence.
Construction Management Services
Gilbane's construction management services are characterized by strategic planning, Lean principles, and a collaborative team approach.
These methodologies ensure successful outcomes across various construction contract types, including construction management, general contracting, and integrated project delivery.
Range of Services
In addition to construction management, Gilbane offers a range of services:
- Design-build
- Disaster response
- Facilities management
- Integrated project delivery
- Multi-site project delivery systems
- Public-private partnerships (P3)
- Site services and equipment
- Supply chain management
- Sustainable strategies
- Transition planning and management
- Virtual design and construction
Real Estate Development
The company's real estate development arm, Gilbane Development Company, specializes in:
- Affordable and mixed-income housing
- Commercial properties
- Government facilities
- Healthcare
- Higher education
- K-12 education
- Mixed-use developments
- Multifamily projects
- Student housing
- Single-family residential projects
Community Engagement
Gilbane's commitment to community engagement is evident through a diverse portfolio of projects.
Notable projects include the 1964 New York World's Fair, the 1980 Winter Olympics facilities in Lake Placid, New York, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.
The company also completed improvements to Fenway Park in Boston in 2018.
Core Values and Culture
Guided by core values such as Caring, Gilbane emphasizes respect for people and the communities it serves.
It strives to make a social and sustainable impact, with a culture prioritizing safety, ethics, and inclusivity to ensure a supportive workplace environment.
Locations
Gilbane has an extensive network of offices in major U.S. cities:
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Boston
- Houston, TX, USA
International offices include Tokyo, Mexico City, Guam, and Dubai.