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April 27, 2018
Employees Volunteer: Taking Time Off to Give Back

Gordian relies on each team member to create a humble and accountable culture and is proud to have so many employees offer their time and energy to make better communities. Each Gordian employee is empowered to advance a local or national cause, a widely embraced responsibility. To celebrate National Volunteer Month, Gordian recognizes a few team members who are making a positive difference in their communities.

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April 26, 2018
Small Campus Facilities Framework: Proactive Maintenance Programs For Reducing Long-Term Needs

Small higher education institutions looking for ways to maximize dollars spent in an arena plagued with competitive challenges tend to overlook strategies that can help them reduce their operational spending. Too often facilities are seen only as a cost center, but a proactive approach to maintenance can actually turn these building assets into value-adders. Small […]

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April 24, 2018
Small Campus Facilities Framework: Space Utilization Strategies For Cost Reduction

To remain viable, small colleges and universities are having to make particularly tough choices about how best to utilize their existing resources. For many colleges, a close examination of how institutional space is used can be a shocking undertaking, but one that can ultimately lead to significant cost reductions. Consider this: a typical classroom is […]

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April 8, 2018
Students, Funding and Facilities: A Balancing Act of Priorities

Faced with challenging enrollment trends and ever-shrinking public contributions, higher educational leadership must focus on what uniquely creates that quality experience for their institution. Pete Zuraw, VP of Market Strategy and Development for Sightlines, a Gordian company and former facilities manager, explores the balancing act institutions face between students, funds and facilities.

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March 30, 2018
Minimize the Risk of Cost Overruns With Accurate Cost Data

Construction cost overruns are a serious risk that can send ripples throughout an organization’s budgets and operations, and while all would agree these mistakes must be avoided, leaders don’t always have the robust estimating data needed to plan and budget with confidence.

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