Gilbane, Inc.

Wisconsin Center District and Gilbane | Smith Celebrate Topping Off Milestone on the expanded Baird Center

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Friday, May 19, 2023

MILWAUKEE, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wisconsin Center District and Gilbane | Smith recently gathered with state and local leaders to celebrate the topping-off milestone for the expanded Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee. This achievement marks the completion of the steel structure of the expansion.

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  • MILWAUKEE, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wisconsin Center District and Gilbane | Smith recently gathered with state and local leaders to celebrate the topping-off milestone for the expanded Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee.
  • "This milestone really sets us up for the next several months to complete construction so that we're on time and budget," said Marty Brooks, Wisconsin Center District President and CEO.
  • We are proud to support Wisconsin Center District in this investment in the city of Milwaukee."
  • Upon opening in May 2024, the expanded Wisconsin Center is projected to support 2,300 full-time equivalent jobs throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Gilbane Building Company Names Tyler Swartzwelder Washington, DC Business Leader

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company today announced the promotion of Tyler Swartzwelder to vice president, Washington, DC business leader. Mr. Swartzwelder is an 18-year industry veteran who spent the last two years driving operational excellence on projects throughout the DC metro area while developing Gilbane's next generation of construction management professionals. While operations manager for the Washington, DC office, Tyler led recruitment strategies that expanded Gilbane's staff by 14 percent to support Gilbane's growth.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company today announced the promotion of Tyler Swartzwelder to vice president, Washington, DC business leader.
  • While operations manager for the Washington, DC office, Tyler led recruitment strategies that expanded Gilbane's staff by 14 percent to support Gilbane's growth.
  • In his new role, Mr. Swartzwelder is responsible for client satisfaction, safety, project performance, and recruitment and retention throughout the DC metro area.
  • "Tyler has spent his entire career in the DC metro area building critical projects for the community while training a bench of talented, inclusive leaders that have positioned Gilbane for future growth.

Gilbane Development Company Hires Yarojin "Roj" Robinson to Lead Mixed-Income & Affordable Housing Team

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Monday, May 15, 2023

NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Development Company, the real estate development, financing, and ownership arm of Gilbane, Inc., is pleased to announce the hiring of Yarojin Robinson as Senior Vice President responsible for leading the company's Mixed-Income & Affordable Housing team.

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  • NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Development Company, the real estate development, financing, and ownership arm of Gilbane, Inc., is pleased to announce the hiring of Yarojin Robinson as Senior Vice President responsible for leading the company's Mixed-Income & Affordable Housing team.
  • Mr. Robinson also brings experience with leading deal negotiations and underwriting to close financings for several mixed-use real estate transactions in urban areas throughout the US.
  • Roj currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation.
  • "The addition of Roj to our leadership team will ensure operational excellence and strategic vision across our mixed-income & affordable housing platform," noted Ed Broderick, President, and CEO of Gilbane Development Company.

Gilbane Building Company Welcomes Rachel Pest as Business Development Manager in Richmond, VA

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Friday, May 12, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce Rachel Pest as a Business Development Manager based in Richmond, Virginia.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce Rachel Pest as a Business Development Manager based in Richmond, Virginia.
  • Rachel Pest has 14 years of vast experience in commercial and industrial construction, engineering, and manufacturing industries.
  • "Rachel's experience in business development in Virginia will be a great asset as Gilbane continues to forge and maintain strong client relationships while enhancing our support of the broader community," said Maggie Reed, Vice President and Business Unit Leader Gilbane Building Company.
  • "I am honored to join Gilbane, a family-oriented company with strong values of ethics, safety, inclusion, and diversity," said Rachel Pest, Business Development Manager Gilbane Building Company.

Gilbane Building Company Breaks Ground on New High School in Galveston

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Friday, May 5, 2023

GALVESTON, Texas, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Team members from Galveston Independent School District, Zero/Six Consulting, Gilbane Building Company, J.W. Kelso Construction, and PBK Architects gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Ball High School. Standing behind the podium in a wall of purple and gold, Ball High School cheerleaders, marching band, and ROTC all came out to join in the festivities. Other community members from the GISD District, GISD Visioning Committee, and GISD Educational Fund also attended to show overwhelming support for passing the 2023 GISD Bond Program and the new 457,500 sq ft campus.

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  • GALVESTON, Texas, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Team members from Galveston Independent School District, Zero/Six Consulting, Gilbane Building Company, J.W.
  • "As a Galveston County resident and Gilbane employee, I am super proud that our team was selected to build the new high school.
  • This is beyond monumental for our community," said David Cooper, project executive, Gilbane Building Company.
  • The project will demolish the current Ball High School structure and construct a new building, as well as a natatorium and press box at Courville Stadium.

Gilbane Announces Appointment of Steven T. Halverson to Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane, Inc., a global leader in construction services and real estate development, today announced the appointment of Steven T. Halverson to its board of directors. Mr. Halverson is a retired chairman and chief executive officer of The Haskell Company, one of the nation's leading integrated architecture, engineering, and construction consulting companies.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane, Inc., a global leader in construction services and real estate development, today announced the appointment of Steven T. Halverson to its board of directors.
  • "Steve Halverson brings invaluable strategic industry experience to our board," said Thomas F. Gilbane, Jr., chairman & CEO of Gilbane, Inc. and chairman of Gilbane Building Company.
  • Mr. Halverson is an experienced corporate board director and active industry and civic leader.
  • Gilbane's board of directors continuously evaluates its composition to ensure it includes the skills, experience, and diverse perspectives necessary to drive growth and opportunity for Gilbane, Inc. and its primary entities, Gilbane Building Company and Gilbane Development Company.

Gilbane Building Company Breaks Ground on Turie T. Small Elementary School

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company announced breaking ground on the new Turie T. Small Elementary School in Daytona Beach, FL. Constructed in 1954, the current facility was due for significant upgrades and renovations. A new energy-efficient Turie T. Small Elementary is underway, with construction behind the existing Turie T. Small Elementary School and Campbell Middle School allowing no learning disruptions and is forecasted to save the district an estimated $160,000 per year in operating costs. Once completed, the school will also function as a community revitalization project providing recreational space, medical, dental, social services, and adult education programs.

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  • Construction of the new high-performance school in Daytona Beach, FL is underway
    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company announced breaking ground on the new Turie T. Small Elementary School in Daytona Beach, FL.
  • A new energy-efficient Turie T. Small Elementary is underway, with construction behind the existing Turie T. Small Elementary School and Campbell Middle School allowing no learning disruptions and is forecasted to save the district an estimated $160,000 per year in operating costs.
  • "Gilbane looks forward to partnering with the Volusia County School District and Little Diversified Architectural Consulting to build Turie T. Small Elementary School," said Adam Verducci, Area Manager, Gilbane Building Company.
  • Turie T. Small Elementary will include 850 student stations, administration offices, a cafeteria, a kitchen, a media center, mechanical rooms, and classroom spaces.

CenTrio Announces a Game-Changing Public-Private Partnership (P3) with Eastern Michigan University, Delivering Sustainable Energy Solutions Across Campus

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

CenTrio is proud to announce a transformative long-term 50-year Public-Private Partnership (P3) with Eastern Michigan University.

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  • CenTrio is proud to announce a transformative long-term 50-year Public-Private Partnership (P3) with Eastern Michigan University.
  • Eagle Energy Partners (“EEP”), as the Concessionaire, wholly owned by CenTrio will invest in, modernize, and manage the University’s utility infrastructure to maintain existing heating, cooling, and electric systems, and will implement innovative and sustainable energy solutions across the entire campus.
  • "Along with Gilbane as our Campus Master Developer, we are excited to partner with CenTrio to advance our sustainable energy goals," said Mike Valdes, CFO of Eastern Michigan University.
  • “We are thrilled with the founding of this partnership, supporting Eastern Michigan University in achieving its long-term strategic goals.

Gilbane Building Company Names Jose Jimenez National Life Sciences Center of Excellence Leader

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Monday, April 24, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, one of the world's leading and longest-tenured, privately held and family-owned construction management firms, announced the promotion of Jose Jimenez as the national leader of Gilbane's Life Sciences Center of Excellence. In this role, Jimenez will lead a cross-functional group of top professionals in the life sciences sector to provide innovative service to clients across the country.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, one of the world's leading and longest-tenured, privately held and family-owned construction management firms, announced the promotion of Jose Jimenez as the national leader of Gilbane's Life Sciences Center of Excellence.
  • With nearly 25 years of life sciences sector experience, Jimenez brings deep knowledge to clients building various facility types.
  • "Jose Jimenez brings tremendous knowledge to this leadership role and will continue to build on the exceptional value we deliver to our life sciences clients," said Daniel M. Gilbane, President and Managing Director, Gilbane Building Company.
  • "Gilbane continues to drive innovation and deliver high-quality technical building for this specialized market sector," said Jose Jimenez, Vice President, Life Sciences Center of Excellence Leader.

BizTimes Recognizes Two Gilbane Building Company Leaders as Notable Women in Construction and Design

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

MILWAUKEE, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is thrilled to announce that BizTimes Milwaukee has recognized Alicia Dupies and Mary Collins as 2023 Notable Women in Construction and Design. "These construction and design professionals have been instrumental in building Milwaukee from the ground up. Their contributions are making Milwaukee better," said Dan Meyer, publisher of BizTimes Media. "These Notable Women in Construction & Design are credited with creating a stable foundation for a solid industry."

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  • Alicia Dupies and Mary Collins received recognition as women leaders in construction, commercial and industrial design, architecture, and engineering
    MILWAUKEE, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is thrilled to announce that BizTimes Milwaukee has recognized Alicia Dupies and Mary Collins as 2023 Notable Women in Construction and Design.
  • "These construction and design professionals have been instrumental in building Milwaukee from the ground up.
  • "These Notable Women in Construction & Design are credited with creating a stable foundation for a solid industry."
  • To view the complete list of Notable Women in Construction and Design, visit https://biztimes.com/category/notable-women-in-construction-and-design/ .