Providence – Gilbane Building Company received the 2021 Providence Business News (PBN) Diversity & Inclusion Award in the category of Architecture/Construction/Design at PBN’s annual award ceremony.
This year, Gilbane joined with five other construction management firms to launch the inaugural “Construction Inclusion Week,” in October. With the theme of “Building the Foundation for Inclusion”, Construction Inclusion Week invites every member of the construction industry to unite to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The firm also focuses on programs and outreach to enhance opportunity for participation from diverse businesses on its projects, including its Gilbane Rising Contractor program which is designed to help grow certified trade contractors. The company has created dedicated roles focused on both economic and internal inclusion and diversity.
Gilbane was also commended for its dedication to cultivating a diverse workforce and providing opportunity for minority and women-owned subcontractors within the construction industry.
