Busam says Gilbane is “committed to working closely with Rhode Island unions to ensure workforce availability to meet project demands.” He adds that  the company “will continue to be strong partners and advocates for organizations such as SupplyRI and Building Futures.” These partnerships are “crucial in our efforts to strengthen and expand our subcontractor base, providing the necessary support and resources to local firms,” Busam contends.

Interest rate cuts should spur private developer projects, he says, adding that manufacturing and life sciences sectors have “the most growth potential” due to efforts such as the RI Life Science Hub, which could create “significant opportunities for future development.”