Gilbane Expands Rising Contractor Program, Building Opportunities for Diverse Businesses

Gilbane Building Company has expanded its Rising Contractor program, a 12-week program designed to build capacity in minority-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged, LGBTQ and veteran-owned construction companies. The program includes virtual and in-person training, as well as one-on-one mentor relationships.

More than 245 companies nationwide have graduated from the program since 2020. Over 75 companies are participating in the 2024 cohort. Gilbane is committed to generating $100 million in awards through 2026 for program graduates. This commitment is part of the company’s overall pledge to award $4 billion in contracts to diverse-owned businesses through 2026.

The Rising Contractor 2024 program agenda includes topics such as:

  • Developing financial strength
  • Getting prequalified
  • Safety
  • Change management
  • Leveraging technology
  • Competing with sustainability & innovation
  • Business development & marketing
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