Public Works Insights from Lynn Sadosky
Lynn Sadosky discusses the challenges facing town governments and what makes for a successful construction project
Blog: State & Local Government
How N.J. Schools and Towns Fast Track Construction
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) co-op explains why they partnered with Gordian to complete repairs, renovations and new construction projects.
Public Purchasing Insights from Theresa Bauccio-Teschlog
Theresa Bauccio-Teschlog discusses Washington’s construction landscape and the way technology has changed local government and Everett’s Job Order Contracting program.
Chicago Housing Authority Meets HUD Section 3 Requirements with JOC
Watch this video to hear from Chicago Housing Authority COO Jose Alvarez and contractors participating in the JOC program.
INDOT uses JOC for Emergency Bridge Replacement
INDOT’s Job Order Contracting pilot program reduced project costs and delivery time, allowing the Rockville Road bridge to be opened in time for the Indianapolis 500.
Housing Authority Insights from José Alvarez
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.
Indian Creek Drive Storm Water Drainage Improvements
See how the city of Miami Beach and the Florida DOT turned to JOC to create structural improvements and mitigate flooding to keep Indian Creek open year-round.
Town of Greece Streetlights Installation
At the request of its residents, the town of Greece in Monroe County, New York considered installing street lighting on a mile-long stretch of residential road. Town leaders were all for the idea, as the street had never been lit before. There was just one problem: The road was already under construction and town decision-makers feared moving forward with the streetlights project would delay road construction. They turned to Job Order Contracting to fulfill the residents’ request.
Facilities and Fleet Management Insights from Terry Lusby, Jr.
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.
Elevate Your Construction Procurement Through Cooperatives
Construction procurement has gained a reputation for being unnecessarily expensive, inflexible and inefficient. Lack of transparency and long bidding processes have frustration public procurement officials for decades.
However, there is an alternative. View this On Demand webinar to learn more.