Gilbane hosted a bike charity team building event in Atlanta, GA during an executive meeting at the College Football Hall of Fame. A total of 113 participants came together, representing three separate divisions of the company. What made this one stand out? It was the first time these groups had ever worked together in person in the company’s 156-year history. The goal was simple, get people connecting across teams, and the Build-A-Bike® challenge gave them a hands-on way to do it while supporting a local elementary school.
Gilbane Building Company provides a wide range of construction and facilities-related services for clients across many industries. The company offers preconstruction planning, consulting, construction management, general contracting, design-build services, and facility management. Founded in 1870, Gilbane remains a privately held and family-owned organization. The company operates more than 45 offices worldwide and employs over 3,000 professionals. For more than 150 years, Gilbane has built a reputation as a trusted and innovative partner for construction projects around the globe. The organization combines world-class expertise with strong local relationships to deliver high-quality projects that stand the test of time.
Gilbane Leaders Collaborate During Build-A-Bike® Bike Team Building Event in Atlanta, Georgia
With 113 leaders in the room, and most of them meeting face-to-face for the first time, the Build-A-Bike® challenge got things moving quickly. Teams mixed across divisions and jumped into solving challenges to earn their bike parts. Early on, you could see groups figuring out how to work together, but it didn’t take long before conversations picked up and strategies started forming.
The setting inside the College Football Hall of Fame added to the energy. Teams huddled up, compared progress, and occasionally borrowed a good idea from a neighboring table. There was a steady mix of problem-solving, quick decision-making, and a bit of friendly competition as everyone worked toward getting their bikes completed.
As the builds wrapped up, the focus shifted to the final lineup of bikes. The donation went to South Douglas Elementary School, a client of Gilbane, which gave the whole effort an extra layer of connection. Seeing the finished bikes lined up made it easy to appreciate what the group had accomplished together, especially considering it was their first time collaborating as one combined team.
We extend a big thank you to Gilbane for supporting students through this Build-A-Bike® event. We also appreciate the partnership with South Douglas Elementary School.
Hosting an executive meeting? Bring multiple teams together with a charity team building activity in Atlanta that gets people interacting while giving back.