How to Become a Job Order Contracting (JOC) Contractor: A Step-by-Step Guide
To become a Job Order Contracting contractor, interested GCs and tradesman need to follow a defined education and competitive bidding process.
Blog: Contractor
What Is Job Order Contracting? Job Order Contracting Basics
What is Job Order Contracting? The proprietor chooses a contractor, often the one with the lowest bid, and establishes a master contract that specifies the maximum time frame and financial limit.
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Construction Bidding Process
The construction bidding process is a series of steps undertaken by project owners and contractors in service of awarding a construction contract.
Streamlined Emergency Repairs: How Job Order Contracting (JOC) Delivers Fast Results
Emergency repairs don’t have to be delayed. Learn how Job Order Contracting (JOC) helps public agencies respond quickly and cost-effectively.
Why Job Order Contracting Is the Key to Successful Expedited Construction
Job Order Contracting (JOC) empowers organizations to deliver expedited construction projects faster, more efficiently and within budget — ideal for schools, healthcare and public agencies.
JOC Best Practices: Use a Procurement-Specific Unit Price Book
A JOC unit price book is a list of detailed line-item construction tasks and costs specifically for project delivery.
Know Your Options: Gordian’s Job Order Contracts
Job Order Contracts enable organizations to complete numerous projects with a single solicitation. Gordian offers several types of Job Order Contracts for project owners to consider.
8 Tips for Developing and Maintaining a Strong Construction Backlog for Project Success
A construction backlog is the total value of work a construction company has under contract but hasn’t completed yet. It helps forecast revenue, manage resources and track project pipelines.
5 Job Order Contracting for Contractors Best Practices: 2025 Edition
Known for speed and efficiency, Job Order Contracting (JOC) provides construction contractors with an opportunity to win many repairs, renovations and simple projects with one single bid.
Contractors: What Do You Want from Your Construction Procurement Portal?
What do you want to see in your construction procurement portal? Let Author John Timmerman know!
