Construction Begins on New Jersey TV, Film Production Studio

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Project partners for Great Point Studios, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the Newark Housing Authority and community members at Newark’s Temple of Hip Hop recently gathered to celebrate the official start of construction on Lionsgate Newark film studio. This nearly 300,000-square-foot complex will be the first purpose-built studio in New Jersey specifically constructed for TV and film production. In addition to the studio production space, the project’s scope includes construction of offices, support space and parking for 145 cars, 22 trucks or trailers and 11 RVs. The full 12-acre facility will be owned and managed by Great Point Studios. Gilbane … Read more

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Health First Provides Cape Canaveral Hospital Construction Project Update

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Exactly one year since Health First broke ground on the new Cape Canaveral replacement hospital in Merritt Island, Florida, officials provided an onsite status update on the project. Since the first ceremonial turn of dirt on “3-2-1 Day” in 2024 a lot has happened; the existing building on the premises has been demolished, land cleared, drainage systems installed, pilings driven, foundation laid and walls are now going up at a rapid pace. The project includes a five-story hospital, three-story medical office building and a four-story parking garage. At 1 a.m. March 21, the final concrete pour began for the deck … Read more

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Gilbane-Flintco Celebrates the Unveiling of Convention District Transformation Project

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Mayor John Whitmire has announced the landmark project to revitalize the George R. Brown Convention Center at a press conference hosted by Houston First Corporation. Team members from Hines, Gilbane Building Company, Flintco Construction and Populous joined community members and city officials to commemorate the upcoming development. For almost 40 years, the GRB has been a mainstay in the city’s events landscape. The convention center currently hosts more than 30 major conventions, with an additional 200 events annually. The new structure and surrounding spaces are expected to bring in millions of dollars in new revenue to the Houston economy, further … Read more

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Gilbane Building Company Announces Graduates of Gilbane Rising Contractor Program

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Gilbane is proud to announce the Mid-Atlantic Spring 2024 Gilbane Rising Contractor Program graduates. This year’s class includes 23 firms from across the Mid-Atlantic that offer services ranging from utilities and excavation to electrical plumbing and HVAC. To participate, each firm is required to apply for the program, where they are evaluated on requirements similar to Gilbane’s prequalification process. From there, they participate in a 12-week program led by the company’s subject matter experts on topics like safety, sustainability and risk management. Upon completing the program, participants enter a one-year formal mentorship agreement with a senior-level representative. During this process, participants prequalify with the company in preparation for bid opportunities. The … Read more

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Gilbane Building Company Recognized with Design-Build Institute of America Awards

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Gilbane Building Company has earned top honors at the 2023 National Design-Build Institute of America Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. The company was the design-builder for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s new D.C. headquarters, which was selected for the 2023 Chair’s Award, and the owner’s representative for the California Department of General Services 1021 O Street State Office Building, which was selected for the 2023 Project of the Year award. Gilbane received national excellence awards for both projects in their respective categories, as well as special recognition for commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion and design for WMATA’s D.C. … Read more

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