Gilbane was founded in 1870 by two forward-thinking and entrepreneurial brothers as a small carpentry firm constructing custom homes in Providence, Rhode Island. Through a hard-earned reputation for quality, a dedication to excellence, and a commitment to building with integrity, the brothers created what is now a global, comprehensive construction and facilities-related solutions firm with over 3,000 employees and 48 offices worldwide. Today, we are recognized as an industry leader, delivering clients large and small innovative building solutions for the future, from state-of-the-art sustainability systems to the latest applications in construction methods and technology. Committed to remaining privately held and family-run, the fourth, fifth and sixth generations of the Gilbane family are actively engaged in day-to-day operations, perpetuating the culture of caring, integrity, and excellence ingrained into the firm’s business model since its origin.
Created by Isabella Romano for the Construction Institute - 2020