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Gilbane Building Company Breaks Ground on Sunbridge K-8 School

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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KISSIMMEE, Fla., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company joined the School District of Osceola County (SDOC) to celebrate the groundbreaking for Sunbridge K-8, located in Kissimmee, FL. Attendees included Superintendent Dr. Deborah Pace, School Board Member Vice Chairwoman Erika Booth, Dave Sharma, Facilities Director, Ed Napier, Director of Construction Services, Zyscovich, Clint Beaty, Senior Vice President of Operations, Tavistock Development and Geoff Tucker, Operations Manager, Gilbane Building Company. SDOC recently selected Gilbane to provide Construction Management-at-Risk Services for the construction of a 3-story, concrete tilt-up school designed by Zyscovich, Inc., which will accommodate grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Gilbane has previously worked with the school district completing Tohopekaliga High School in 2018 and Neo City Stem Academy in 2019.

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  • KISSIMMEE, Fla., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company joined the School District of Osceola County (SDOC) to celebrate the groundbreaking for Sunbridge K-8, located in Kissimmee, FL.
  • Attendees included Superintendent Dr. Deborah Pace, School Board Member Vice Chairwoman Erika Booth, Dave Sharma, Facilities Director, Ed Napier, Director of Construction Services, Zyscovich, Clint Beaty, Senior Vice President of Operations, Tavistock Development and Geoff Tucker, Operations Manager, Gilbane Building Company.
  • Gilbane has previously worked with the school district completing Tohopekaliga High School in 2018 and Neo City Stem Academy in 2019.
  • Gilbane looks forward to delivering a revolutionary campus that will serve students, teachers, and our local community," said Geoff Tucker, Florida Operations Manager, Gilbane Building Company.

Kelly Benedict Named Head of Innovation and Transformation for Gilbane Building Company

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb.9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company today announced the promotion of Kelly Benedict to the newly created position of Head of Innovation and Transformation. As Gilbane's leader for innovation, Ms. Benedict will be responsible for developing and accelerating Gilbane's innovation strategy, driving organizational change that advances Gilbane's culture of innovation, and ensuring the company's technology and digital transformation supports business goals. This new position will leverage her tremendous strategic innovation and client engagement expertise and reflects Gilbane's expanding investment in innovation.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb.9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company today announced the promotion of Kelly Benedict to the newly created position of Head of Innovation and Transformation.
  • As Gilbane's leader for innovation, Ms. Benedict will be responsible for developing and accelerating Gilbane's innovation strategy, driving organizational change that advances Gilbane's culture of innovation, and ensuring the company's technology and digital transformation supports business goals.
  • This new position will leverage her tremendous strategic innovation and client engagement expertise and reflects Gilbane's expanding investment in innovation.
  • "Kelly is a dynamic, strategic leader who applies industry knowledge, entrepreneurism, and client engagement to deliver value and opportunities," said Karen Higgins-Carter, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Gilbane Building Company.

Gilbane, Leftfield, and Studio G Architects Celebrate Key Milestone on Florence Roche Elementary School Project in Groton, MA

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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GROTON, Mass., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Officials from Groton Public Schools, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Town of Groton joined students, educators, and representatives from Leftfield, Studio G Architects, and Gilbane Building Company to celebrate the official topping off of the 110,000-SF Florence Roche Elementary School.

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  • "I have no doubt that this project will be completed on time and successfully," he said.
  • The new school will support 21st-century learning and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), two important components of Groton Dunstable Regional School District's educational program.
  • We look forward to continuing great teamwork with Gilbane and Leftfield to deliver the new Florence Roche Elementary School for the community of Groton."
  • Florence Roche Elementary School is slated for completion by 2024.

Oliver Majewski and Calvin Matthes tapped to expand business development strategies in Rhode Island

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Oliver Majewski and Calvin Matthes have transitioned to business development roles in the Rhode Island market. In these roles, both will drive strategic growth in the region's commercial, higher education, K-12 education, healthcare, and life sciences markets.

Key Points: 
  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Oliver Majewski and Calvin Matthes have transitioned to business development roles in the Rhode Island market.
  • "We are thrilled to have both Oliver and Calvin in business development roles.
  • Joining Gilbane in May of 2022, Oliver assumed roles in both business development and project management.
  • Calvin is driven by his passion for his home state of Rhode Island and his desire to make a positive impact on its communities.

Industry Veteran Jeff Janicek Joins Gilbane Chicago as Senior Project Executive

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company announced today that Jeff Janicek joined the team as a senior project executive and healthcare market leader for the Chicago business unit. Janicek has 37 years of experience in the Midwest construction industry. He will leverage his unique and relevant expertise to drive project consistency and elevate Gilbane's focus on the healthcare, life sciences, and higher education markets.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company announced today that Jeff Janicek joined the team as a senior project executive and healthcare market leader for the Chicago business unit.
  • He will leverage his unique and relevant expertise to drive project consistency and elevate Gilbane's focus on the healthcare, life sciences, and higher education markets.
  • In his role, Janicek will combine his construction expertise with best practices and lessons learned from various experiences to expand Gilbane's strong project portfolio.
  • "We are thrilled to have Jeff Janicek join our leadership team in Chicago.

Gilbane Selected to Lead Planning, Design, Development, Construction and Operations of University of South Carolina's Health Sciences Campus

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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COLUMBIA, S.C. , Jan. 19, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane has been selected by the University of South Carolina to lead the planning, design, development, construction, and operations of the University's new Health Sciences Campus in the BullStreet District in downtown Columbia, SC. The initial engagement with Gilbane was presented to the Board of Trustees at a December 13, 2022 meeting.

Key Points: 
  • "Gilbane Building Company has been proud to work with the University of South Carolina for more than seventeen years," said Brian Steed, South Carolina Business Leader, Gilbane Building Company.
  • "We look forward to partnering with USC and its project stakeholders to deliver this visionary health sciences campus."
  • The company has vast experience in health care, health sciences and higher education-affiliated projects, including hospitals, university medical schools, student housing, academic facilities, campus infrastructure, and more.
  • The University's health sciences campus is expected to have a transformational impact on health science research and health care delivery in the state of South Carolina.

Gilbane Federal Awarded Contract to Build Littoral Innovation and Prototyping Facility Project

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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PANAMA CITY, Fla., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Federal has been awarded a multiple award construction contract by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast for the construction of a Littoral Innovation and Prototyping Facility at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Panama City, Florida. The project supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PDC) and will replace nine buildings that received damage from Hurricane Michael in October 2018. The award to Gilbane Federal represents a $58.5 million fixed-price task order.

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  • PANAMA CITY, Fla., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Federal has been awarded a multiple award construction contract by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast for the construction of a Littoral Innovation and Prototyping Facility at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Panama City, Florida.
  • The award to Gilbane Federal represents a $58.5 million fixed-price task order.
  • "Gilbane is proud to play a role in supporting innovation and the expansion of research and testing capabilities by building this new facility for the Navy," said Heidi DeBenedetti, Chief Administrative Officer and Regional President.
  • "We look forward to beginning the construction process and realizing this important project for NAVFAC and NSWC PDC."

Berkeley School District 87 and Gilbane Building Company Celebrate Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Berkeley School District 87, Gilbane Building Company, and community members recently gathered to celebrate the completion of the new Sunnyside Intermediate and MacArthur Middle Schools. The new 162,000 SF building will support grade-level centers and allow for the growth of exploratory program offerings. Having two distinct and separate schools housed in one building will provide opportunities for blended interaction and shared functions of community use spaces.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Berkeley School District 87, Gilbane Building Company, and community members recently gathered to celebrate the completion of the new Sunnyside Intermediate and MacArthur Middle Schools.
  • Having two distinct and separate schools housed in one building will provide opportunities for blended interaction and shared functions of community use spaces.
  • "Gilbane is excited to celebrate the successful completion of Sunnyside Intermediate and MacArthur Middle Schools with Berkeley School District 87 and Wold Architects as it will serve the community and future generations for years to come.
  • "We look forward to continuing our support of District 87 and the community by creating enhanced learning environments at other district schools."

Gilbane Building Company Announces Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Department Transitions

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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BALTIMORE,  Nov. 30, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company today announced plans for transitions in Gilbane's Mid-Atlantic purchasing department. Longtime Gilbane chief purchasing agent, Joseph Averza, and purchasing agent, Letitia Kidwell, will retire after a combined 48 years with Gilbane. Jay Johnson has been appointed chief purchasing agent overseeing Gilbane's Maryland and Washington, DC offices, while Vanessa Ellis has been promoted to purchasing manager and will transition from Gilbane's Philadelphia office to Baltimore, MD. In addition, Charlotte Triplett will transition from Gilbane's federal department to purchasing agent for Gilbane's Maryland office.

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company today announced plans for transitions in Gilbane's Mid-Atlantic purchasing department.
  • Longtime Gilbane chief purchasing agent, Joseph Averza, and purchasing agent, Letitia Kidwell, will retire after a combined 48 years with Gilbane.
  • In addition, Charlotte Triplett will transition from Gilbane's federal department to purchasing agent for Gilbane's Maryland office.
  • "Jay has championed the Rising Contractors program and successfully implemented upgraded prequalification and bidding tools in Washington, DC," said Matt Sarver, vice president at Gilbane Building Company.

Craig Campbell II Joins Gilbane Building Company to Lead Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey Economic Inclusion Initiatives

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Craig Campbell has joined the team as economic inclusion manager for the Philadelphia and New Jersey business units. Campbell will be responsible for developing and fostering relationships with external stakeholders, conducting outreach with small and diverse businesses, advocating for small and diverse businesses throughout the buy-out process, and tracking workforce and business participation against goals. In addition, he will lead Gilbane's Rising Contractor program in Philadelphia, taking over for senior project executive, Mark Zamrowski.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Craig Campbell has joined the team as economic inclusion manager for the Philadelphia and New Jersey business units.
  • In addition, he will lead Gilbane's Rising Contractor program in Philadelphia, taking over for senior project executive, Mark Zamrowski.
  • Campbell joins Gilbane from Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), where he led their supplier diversity program in the City of Philadelphia.
  • "I'm excited to welcome Craig to Gilbane's Philadelphia and New Jersey teams," said Shawn Carlin, Gilbane vice president and Philadelphia business unit leader.