Gilbane Building Company was founded in 1870 as a family-owned carpentry business in Providence, Rhode Island. With over 150 years of experience, the company has since expanded to nearly 50 full-service locations across the world.

With a long history of environmental stewardship, Gilbane is entirely committed to sustainable building practices that reinforce a safe and healthy environment for all. With this in mind, Gilbane is actively focused on eliminating waste, reducing pollution and protecting the environment for generations to come.

Gilbane Building Company’s own Sustainability Council works directly with the U.S. Green Building Council and Green Building Certification Institute to certify employees in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). As a platinum USGBC member, the company now employs 392 LEED Accredited Professionals, has diverted more than 90% of construction waste from landfills and worked on 6 Zero Energy education programs.

Outside of sustainability, Gilbane is focused on addressing industry and client challenges through innovative construction technology. From drones and AI to virtual design and 3D software, the company keeps up with the latest innovations in order to maximize efficiency, teamwork and safety.

Today, Gilbane Building Company is recognized as one of the largest construction & real estate firms in the industry. Considered a leader in construction health and safety, the company is OSHA certified and plays a prominent role in National Construction Safety Week each year.