Founded in 1873, Gilbane Building Company is one of the leading construction management firms in the United States. It offers design and build, general contacting, facility consultation, construction and infrastructure management, project assessment and transition planning services. The firm also provides needs analysis, economic studies, negotiating incentives and capitalization strategies. Gilbane Building Company offers the CAT-Response program that helps clients respond to catastrophes, such as fires, floods, explosions and other disasters. The firm serves clients in the higher education, sports and recreation, transportation, life science and health care markets. It is a part of Gilbane, which is a privately held construction and real estate company.