Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Construction with Brennan Gilbane Koch of Gilbane Building Company

Brennan Gilbane Koch, Vice President and Director, Strategic Partnerships and Client Relations at Gilbane Building Company, joins us to talk about her role in leading business development at one of the nation’s largest family-owned construction and real estate firms. Brennan discusses the ways her team contributes to communities through affordable housing, local economic inclusion and large-scale development initiatives.

Key Takeaways:

(06:17) Building communities through diverse projects, from affordable housing to student housing.

(08:20) Local economic inclusion through projects like the COVID Center of Excellence.

(11:47) Affordable housing as a cornerstone of Gilbane’s development efforts in New York City.

(15:47) Supporting small businesses through Gilbane’s Rising Contractor Program.

(18:35) Gilbane’s core values: family, integrity and long-term relationships.

(22:59) The responsibility of preserving and passing down a family business across generations.

(26:09) Family legacy: Managing four generations and introducing the sixth generation at Gilbane.

(28:55) Brennan's leadership style and the impact of personal connections in building strong teams.

Resources Mentioned:

Gilbane Building Company website

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

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