How Do I Set Up a Job Order Contracting (JOC) Program?
This step-by-step guide covers the process for setting up a JOC program from needs assessment through contract award.
Blog: Procurement
How to Add Non-Prepriced Items to a JOC Project
While JOC Unit Price Books (UPB) are comprehensive, there are those rare occasions when a necessary task does not appear in the applicable UPB, and the project cannot move forward without a non-pre-priced item.
Healthcare Construction Procurement Trends for 2026: Looking Ahead
To be successful, construction procurement in healthcare settings must be centered around keeping facilities running smoothly, supporting clinical teams and ultimately improving patient care.
How Does Job Order Contracting (JOC) Compare to Traditional Procurement Methods in Terms of Speed and Cost?
In construction and facilities management, procurement methods play a critical role in determining project success. Among the various approaches, Job
Modernizing Facilities Management With Digital Services
In a world where we often meet our personal and business needs through a mobile device, many working in the facility management space make the observation that the industry has simply not kept pace with digital service adoption.
Leveraging Digital Technology for Facilities Management
Facilities and procurement teams today face many challenges. Key among these are the need to retain trust with stakeholders through cost certainty and the ability to manage price volatility amid fluctuating market conditions.
How Job Order Contracting (JOC) Helps Navigate Staffing Shortages
With Gordian’s managed JOC services, federal agencies don’t have to shoulder the burden of project oversight alone. Gordian’s experienced staff step in to manage the day-to-day execution of JOC projects, acting as an extension of your workforce.
5 Strategic Insights from the 2025 Health Care Facilities™ Innovation Conference
Hosted July 27-30 in Columbus, Ohio, the 2025 Healthcare Facilities Innovation Conference brought together industry leaders, innovators and solution providers to explore the future of healthcare environments.
Maximizing Federal Year-End Funds With Job Order Contracting (JOC)
With the federal fiscal year drawing to a close on September 30, agencies across the government, including military installations, face
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.