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Housing Authority Insights from José Alvarez

By Gordian / July 13, 2018

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) operates a unique program under Section 3 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Using Job Order Contracting (JOC), CHA issued more than $80 million of construction work in 2017 to improve living conditions for its 62,000 low-income residents. Plus, through a partnership with Gordian, the CHA is providing training, guidance, and mentorship to area contractors—some of whom are Section 3 residents themselves. CHA Chief Operating Officer Jose Alvarez discusses CHA’s Section 3 JOC program in this month’s Executive Interview.

Higher Ed Construction Insights from Robert Unger

By Gordian / June 21, 2018

As Director of Construction for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), Robert Unger is responsible for guiding and assisting 14 independent universities with their facilities construction and maintenance needs. In this month’s Executive Interview, he discusses the challenges facing public universities as operating budgets shrink and student enrollment drops.

Facilities and Fleet Management Insights from Terry Lusby, Jr.

By Gordian / May 29, 2018

Terry Lusby, Jr. serves the Village of Tinley Park as the Facilities and Fleet Superintendent. He brings over a decade of experience in project management, and during this month’s interview series he shares insight into how he provides the 57,000 residents the best possible facilities.

K-12 Facilities Management Updates from Francis Hoar

By Gordian / April 30, 2018

For nearly three decades, Francis Hoar has worked for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Currently serving as the district's Administrative Director, in this edition of our monthly interview series, he shares past experiences, what he expects to see in the future and best practices going forward.

Predictive Data for Construction Costs – Facility Management Journal

By Gordian / December 19, 2016

Traditional forecasting methods were never designed to provide robust forecasts at a micro market level. Predictive data breaks from tradition with an alternative approach.

Q and A from Create & Maintain High-Performing Education Facilities

By Gordian / August 18, 2016

Learn about funding challenges facing schools today, and how best to plan, design, prioritize and manage building repair and updates to maintain facilities.

Brighten Your Maintenance Budget with LEDs

By Gordian / July 17, 2014

Do you keep boxes upon boxes of fluorescent lamps and ballasts in storage for your facilities? Does your maintenance staff invest hours upon hours troubleshooting fluorescent fixtures? Does your HVAC system need a break from competing with heat emitting ballasts? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then LEDs or Light Emitting Diodes may be a fit for your facility and your maintenance/operating budget.

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