Silent Enemy: Mitigating Unseen Threats to Military Base Facilities
Explore hidden threats to military bases and discover crucial measures for safeguarding national security. Learn about essential risks and proactive strategies for protection.
Blog: Federal
Overcome Your Contracting Staffing Shortfalls With IDIQ Project Delivery
The construction labor shortage is making it more difficult for federal contracting offices to work through their project backlog. This blog post explores how IDIQ project delivery offers the efficiency these critical organizations are looking for.
Examining ASCE’s Report Card for U.S. Infrastructure
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) grades U.S. infrastructure. At the midpoint between the last report card and the next one, we look at what the ASCE found, what’s changed and what can still be done.
Understanding Facility Condition Index
One of the most powerful and most reliable performance measurement tools is the Facility Condition Index (FCI). This post explains what an FCI is and how organizations across a spectrum of industries use an FCI to quantify the state of their assets.
Gordian’s Assessment Options: Facility Condition Assessment+
For organizations that need to assess the condition of all their complex systems and components, Gordian offers the Engineering Assessment. Read this blog post to find out what that entails.
Reflecting on Canadian Public Procurement
Maureen Sullivan discusses challenges facing Canadian public procurement professionals and trends and innovations that can help offices complete more construction work.
Comparing Project Delivery Methods: Time and Materials
To successfully execute any construction project, owners must select a project delivery method that best suits their needs. Here’s how the Time and Materials method compares to other common methods and why it could be right for your projects.
How Federal Agencies’ Use of JOC Promotes Small Business Growth
More and more federal agencies are partnering with small, local contractors through IDIQ contracts like Job Order Contracting to complete their construction and facilities work. Read how agencies’ use of JOC promotes small business growth.
The Limitations of Multiple Award IDIQ Contracts
Single and multiple award IDIQ contracts have their respective advantages and disadvantages, pointing to different recommended use cases. The key to making the best choice between single award and multiple award contracts lies in understanding the different approaches.
Single Award and Multiple Award IDIQs: When to Choose Which Contract
Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts are responsible for the majority of DOD and Federal construction projects. But how does an agency decide which contract to use? Let’s explore how to choose between single award and multiple award IDIQs.
