Catholic Medical Center Breaks Ground on $43 Million Central Energy Plant

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Catholic Medical Center, in Manchester, New Hampshire, broke ground on a new $43-million central energy plant. The new CEP will modernize and strengthen CMC’s heating, ventilation, air handling and power systems. The project will increase system reliability, reduce energy consumption and help ensure consistent temperature and air quality regulation throughout the facility. The project is one of CMC’s most significant infrastructure investments in recent years and aligns with long-term plans to enhance operational reliability, while improving the hospital environment. Construction manager Gilbane Building Company is overseeing the multi-phased construction project of the hospital’s central energy plant, with architectural design led … Read more

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Gilbane Building Launches NextDirect, Appoints Suzanne Bennett as Business Leader

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Gilbane Building has launched NextDirect, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on delivering direct procurement strategies for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment. This new venture is designed to enhance schedule reliability, cost certainty and transparency for complex construction projects and supports long-term growth. Gilbane has appointed Suzanne Bennett as vice president and business leader of the strategic initiative. She brings extensive experience in construction, engineering and supply chain leadership, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, innovation and sustainable procurement practices. NextDirect has already supported several pilot projects and is actively engaged in planning and execution phases for … Read more

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Kahlert Foundation Complex Marries Collegiate Spaces with Multi-Purpose Athletic Facility

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Gilbane Building Company has recently completed construction of the Kahlert Foundation Complex on Howard Community College’s campus located in Columbia, Maryland. The four-story building, totaling 163,000 square feet, houses both mathematics and athletics. The mathematics program includes faculty offices, traditional classroom learning spaces, computer labs, a STEM makerspace and a “math emporium” lab and classroom where on-demand tutoring is available to students. The athletic spaces feature new men’s and women’s collegiate training, practice and game-day facilities, including new basketball courts. In addition to coach and faculty offices, the building also features physical therapy space, a fitness center, weight room and … Read more

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Jumanne Smith Named Vice President, Director of Field Operations for Gilbane Building Company

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Gilbane Building Company has promoted Jumanne Smith to director of field operations. Smith brings more than three decades of construction experience to this role. In this strategic master builder position, Smith will be responsible for implementing and overseeing strategies to enhance field efficiency, safety, quality and productivity. “In my 10 years with Gilbane, I’ve been proud to build iconic projects, including multiple historic renovations on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens,” said Smith. “I’ve also supported our deep bench of construction talent as a mentor to Gilbane’s superintendent peer group. I’m … Read more

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Groundbreaking Held for Lake County Sheriff’s Office

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The Design-Build team of Gilbane Building Company, K2M and Lakeland, The Construction Group broke ground on the new Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Painesville, Ohio. The correctional facility, located across the street from the county’s current jail, will increase the capacity from 355 to 504 beds over three and a half floors and 250,000 square feet. It is designed to enhance the criminal justice system with innovations in inmate supervision, mental health treatment, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, medical care and post-release supervision through intensive probation. The project is scheduled to open in the summer of 2027.

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