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Karen Higgins-Carter Joins Gilbane Building Company as Chief Information and Digital Officer

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company announced that Karen Higgins-Carter has been named Chief Information and Digital Officer. In this position, she is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing the company's technology, data, digital, and cybersecurity strategy and will serve as a member of Gilbane's Executive Leadership Team.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company announced that Karen Higgins-Carter has been named Chief Information and Digital Officer.
  • She joins Gilbane with more than 20 years of progressive experience in diverse industries and has a proven record of leading large transformation efforts, building talented teams, and delivering business solutions in partnership with her clients.
  • Before joining Gilbane, Karen was Chief Information Officer at Webster Financial Corporation, where she expanded digital customer acquisition, onboarding, and servicing capabilities; launched a data cloud; and enhanced responsiveness with a transition to a scaled agile operating model.
  • Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide.

Town of Brookline celebrates topping out of Michael Driscoll School

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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BROOKLINE, Mass., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Officials from the Public Schools of Brookline joined students, alumni, families, educators, neighbors, and representatives from Leftfield, Jonathan Levi Architects, and Gilbane Building Company to celebrate the topping out of the 155,000-SF Michael Driscoll School in Brookline, Massachusetts.

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  • BROOKLINE, Mass., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Officials from the Public Schools of Brookline joined students, alumni, families, educators, neighbors, and representatives from Leftfield, Jonathan Levi Architects, and Gilbane Building Company to celebrate the topping out of the 155,000-SF Michael Driscoll School in Brookline, Massachusetts.
  • Through purposeful design, the school will offer Brookline's youngest and middle grades learners an enriching environment to bolster 21st century learning.
  • We're so appreciative of the Town of Brookline for welcoming us into their community as we build their new school."
  • The Michael Driscoll Elementary School is slated for completion in the fall of 2023, followed by demolition of the existing school and construction of new playfields to be completed by May 2024.

Gilbane Building Company Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of DC Bilingual Public Charter School

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 21, 2022, officials from the DC Bilingual Public Charter School joined representatives from Gilbane Building Company and Hord Coplan Macht to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the 27,000 SF addition to DC Bilingual's Ward 5 campus in Washington, DC.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 21, 2022, officials from the DC Bilingual Public Charter School joined representatives from Gilbane Building Company and Hord Coplan Macht to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the 27,000 SF addition to DC Bilingual's Ward 5 campus in Washington, DC.
  • In celebration of the ribbon cutting and Construction Inclusion Week, Gilbane Building Company provided a gift of books to help fill out their new library space and presented to DC Bilingual Public Charter School's third-grade students on Wednesday, October 19.
  • About DC Bilingual Public Charter School:
    Founded in 2004, DC Bilingual provides an innovative dual immersion 50/50 Spanish and English learning program for all students.
  • As ranked by the DC Public Charter School Board, DC Bilingual is a Tier 1, high-performing school.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Joins Forces with Gilbane Building Company, Pride Enterprises, and McKissack & McKissack to Create State-of-the-Art Pediatric Research Building

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to create the pediatric research building of the future, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has joined forces with Gilbane Building Company, Pride Enterprises, and McKissack & McKissack to construct the Schuylkill Avenue Research Building. The tri-venture Gilbane/Pride/McKissack will provide construction management services to build a state-of-the-art research facility, where researchers from different disciplines can collaborate and make discoveries that will define the next century of pediatric healthcare.  

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to create the pediatric research building of the future, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has joined forces with Gilbane Building Company , Pride Enterprises , and McKissack & McKissack to construct the Schuylkill Avenue Research Building.
  • Situated next to the Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, the new 14-story, 350,000-square-foot building will have many spaces designed to encourage scientific collaboration.
  • About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia:A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital.
  • McKissack has offices in New York and Philadelphia, as well as regional offices across the country including Boston and North Carolina.

Gilbane Building Company's Jeané Powers Named to Marbles Kid Museum Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company announced today that Senior Project Executive Jeané Powers was named to the board of directors for the Marbles Kids Museum located in Raleigh, NC. As one of the fastest-growing children's museums in the country, Marbles looks to engage the community and inspire children to imagine, discover and learn by play.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company announced today that Senior Project Executive Jean Powers was named to the board of directors for the Marbles Kids Museum located in Raleigh, NC.
  • "The mission of Marbles Kids Museum deeply resonates with me," said Jean Powers, Senior Project Executive.
  • Jean's leadership and perspective will be an invaluable resource for the Marbles Kid Museum."
  • At Marbles Kids Museum, kids are encouraged to use their marbles - learning new things through imagination, discovery, and play.

Gilbane Building Company Makes Strong, Early Progress towards Five-Year $4 Billion MWBE+ Commitment

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, a founding member of Construction Inclusion Week launched in 2021 to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the construction industry nationwide – is on track to meet its commitment to generate $4 billion in awards over five years to businesses owned by minorities (MBE), women (WBE), veterans (VBE), and disadvantaged (DBE) and LGBT (LGBTBE) enterprises.

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  • "We believe that building inclusion, equity, and diversity is critical to the future of the construction industry," said Tom Laird, President & CEO, Gilbane Building Company.
  • "Our goal is to leverage both our national profile and our building project portfolio to make positive impact in the communities where we work."
  • At the mid-point of 2022, Gilbane awards to diverse and disadvantaged businesses totaled approximately $460 million, putting the company at 11.5% towards its goal.
  • A family business founded in 1870, Gilbane has active participation from the 4th, 5th, and 6th generations of the Gilbane family.

Gilbane and Ohlone College enter strategic partnership to provide students with new, affordable on-campus student housing

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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NEWARK, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane, one of the industry's largest privately-held, family-owned real estate development and construction firms, is pleased to announce Gilbane's selection by Ohlone College as partner in the advancement of Ohlone's student housing initiative. This comprehensive initiative will include services related to the planning, programming, designing, permitting, financing, construction, maintenance, management, operation, and overall development of the College's first residential student housing project. The project will be located on the District's Newark Campus and will be developed under a public-private partnership model that includes the potential for a P3 project financing structure under a long-term ground lease. OCCD and the development team plan to submit a grant application to the state of California to apply for funds in accordance with Senate Bill 169 – Affordable Student Housing Budget Investment (SB169).

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  • The project will deliver housing for approximately 300-400 students, with +/- 400 beds, in both single student and family configurations and is intended to serve the full student demographic spectrum.
  • Additionally, the partnership is focused on the ways in which new housing can best support the District's disproportionately impacted students.
  • "Ohlone College is committed to breaking down barriers that prohibit any student from receiving a quality higher education.
  • Providing affordable student housing is just one step in assisting students to reach their fullest potential," said Dr. Eric Bishop, Ohlone College Superintendent/ President.

Surmet Corp. and Gilbane Building Company Celebrate Expansion of Surmet's Buffalo Facility

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Surmet Corp. and Gilbane Building Company today joined local officials to celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Surmet's upgraded North Buffalo Facility.

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  • Surmet's $14.5M Investment in North Buffalo Will Add Engineered Space, New Production Equipment, and New High Paying Jobs to Surmet's Existing Buffalo Facility
    BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Surmet Corp. and Gilbane Building Company today joined local officials to celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Surmet's upgraded North Buffalo Facility.
  • The construction of the expansion project was managed by Gilbane Building Company.
  • "Gilbane is incredibly proud to have partnered with Surmet on expanding their Buffalo facility," said John K.S.
  • A family business founded in 1870, Gilbane has active participation from the 4th, 5th and 6th generations of the Gilbane family.

Disperse Raises $16 Million in Funding Led by 2150

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Disperse, a leading provider of building productivity systems in the construction industry, has raised $16 million of additional funding, with 2150 as lead investor and participation from existing investors including Northzone and Kindred Capital.

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  • Disperse, a leading provider of building productivity systems in the construction industry, has raised $16 million of additional funding, with 2150 as lead investor and participation from existing investors including Northzone and Kindred Capital.
  • Using Disperse systems, project teams are freed from repetitive administrative tasks and protected against unchecked construction errors and costly rework.
  • Disperse was founded in 2015 out of a London School of Economics entrepreneurship incubator.
  • 2150 is the ideal partner, and we are proud to have their backing, said Felix Neufeld, CEO and founder of Disperse.

Dan Keaveney Promoted to Lead Gilbane Building Company's Arizona Business Operations

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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PHOENIX, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company announces the promotion of Dan Keaveney to Vice President – Area Manager for Arizona. Keaveney is stepping in after the retirement of John Clays, who was with Gilbane for 34 years and led the Arizona office for the last five. In Keaveney's new role, he will oversee Gilbane's operational, sales and leadership functions in Arizona, based out of the firm's Phoenix office location. In his new position, Dan will work closely to enhance operations, expand client relationships, ensure best in class project delivery, and drive growth in core and emerging markets.

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  • Gilbane Building Company announces the promotion of Dan Keaveney to Vice President Area Manager for Arizona.
  • PHOENIX, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company announces the promotion of Dan Keaveney to Vice President Area Manager for Arizona.
  • Keaveney is stepping in after the retirement of John Clays, who was with Gilbane for 34 years and led the Arizona office for the last five.
  • Dan is well versed in Gilbane Culture and will bring his experience from multiple Gilbane offices to the West Division.