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.
Blog: Trends And Insights
Building Relationships Means Better Building Projects
Think about some projects that went well, those delivered on budget and on target. Why did they go well? In all likelihood, a healthy dose of collaboration that circulated amongst all parties created the foundation for strong relationships.
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.
Higher Ed Construction Insights from Robert Unger
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.
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
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.
Minimize the Risk of Cost Overruns With Accurate Cost Data
Construction cost overruns are a serious risk that can send ripples throughout an organization’s budgets and operations, and while all would agree these mistakes must be avoided, leaders don’t always have the robust estimating data needed to plan and budget with confidence.
Construction Industry Insights from Mark Bailey
For over three decades, Mark Bailey has worked for Centennial Contractors. Now President at the company, in this month's interview series, he shares past experiences, what he expects to see in the coming years and best practices going forward.
Cooperative Purchasing Insights from Steve Fisher
Steve Fisher provides cooperative purchasing insights and expertise into ways government agencies are simplifying their construction purchasing process.
Public Procurement Insights from Mike Derr
Throughout the year we’ll interview industry leaders and innovators to glean their insights into facility management and construction procurement trends, best practices and success. This January edition features Mike Derr…