Testimonials
“I wanted to let you know how extremely happy we are with your Chicago office, Tim Scholten and Jessica delivered the space by the targeted dates after schedule was compressed to accommodate current landlord’s request that we exit our 300 S Riverside location prior to the lease expiration date.”
“It is rare to find a CMAR with the commitment and passion you and your team have shown during the preconstruction services. Gilbane’s ability to provide real-time estimating, constructability input and value management ideas on a nearly daily basis gave us the ability to move forward with confidence and speed. Thank you for your expertise, creativity, positive attitude & hard work!”
“I thought the whole team did an excellent job! The project was at times challenging due to the Landlord overlap and mixed direction, as well as learning the “CVS way” but I think the group showed a lot of flexibility and good attitude working through those issues. Great job Gilbane, thank you!”
“All team members have dealt with challenges nicely. All around team effort. “
Thank you so much for your team’s work on the Cellar Project. The new space is getting wonderful reviews and the entire Saks organization is very happy with the project. As you know, this was a complicated project with very hard deadlines. The entire Gilbane team was super engaged and very proactive in “seeing around corners” to identify and resolve issues that could have stood in the way of success. I am really impressed with the job that the project team did on a daily basis. Communication as well as the commitment to meeting deadlines was fantastic. They also had great leadership support.
“The team’s proactive approach to the construction field operation enabled us to manage the materials which impact LEED points through quality inspections. The first deliveries procedures not only ensured the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) lumber was used at all times but also permitted us to reject any materials that were not LEED compliant. In addition, the team’s efforts lead to 87% of the construction waste being recycled.”
I’m happy to say that the Gilbane Team is the best CM team that I have ever worked with. The qualities that stand out to me are great customer focus, unwavering commitment to safety, aggressive pursuit of value, very organized, and an accountability mind-set.
“I wouldn’t recommend changing anything. I have been very impressed with the Gilbane staff and Management.”
Gilbane forged a strong relationship with The Andersons, Inc. from the onset of the project. The team supported the preconstruction phase to assist with project decisions and establish milestone dates to accommodate the fast-track schedule needs. Additionally, Gilbane assisted the owner in the selection of an architect through a competitive design selection process. The team also provided the owner with training on how to utilize Bluebeam, which not only made electronic file sharing easier, but also ensured the owner was involved in all aspects of the project. As a result of the team’s proactive management efforts, 100% of the project’s contingency costs were returned to the owner after construction was completed.
“Gilbane’s professional and partnering approach to construction management services are directly related to the success of our project. The core team that Gilbane provided was extremely professional, knowledgeable and committed. This approach enabled the project to be completed safely and under budget, despite an accelerated timeline. Any issues that were encountered over the course of the project were quickly resolved. Their team’s ability to quickly respond to changing conditions and situations is largely due to their experience and dedication toward keeping their client’s best interests in mind. The relationships developed with the Gilbane team allowed for excellent communication and an invaluable partnership throughout the project.”
In my role at the university, I am often equally concerned with both product and process. Gilbane played a significant and integral role in delivering an outstanding product, Skyline Hall, which is receiving rave reviews from student residents and the William Paterson University community. Equally important, Gilbane also lead the team through a construction process that was equally successful on all accounts. From start to finish, the project has been an extremely satisfying and enjoyable experience, and Gilbane is a large part of that success.
Students were invited to attend to project meetings, provide input into the design and construction of the facility that they would ultimately use and attend guest lectures given by the Gilbane team members. Gilbane staff also mentored several students with their thesis work which were on variations of the East Hall design. Additionally, 20 students volunteered and travelled to the nursery to help plant the green roof prior to it being installed.
“From start, to finish, the project has been an extremely satisfying and enjoyable experience, and Gilbane is a large part of that success.”
Part of the program was to create a space for robot teams to use to prepare for their competitions, held in the adjacent building so the robots could easily roll from the prep space to the competition space. However, by utilizing BIM software, Gilbane discovered that the desired heights for the robotics program were not realized in the base design. As part of our intensive collaboration with WPI, our team contacted the lead robotics professor to assist with the re-work, which saved thousands of dollars.
“The attentiveness, thoroughness, seriousness, helpfulness, and personal engagement of each person was just terrific. The Gilbane team has been very sensitive to our operational needs. It was a real pleasure working with each of them.”
