5 Simple Steps to Smarter Construction Procurement
Five simple steps for smarter construction procurement with JOC, also known as ezIQC®, available through cooperative purchasing networks.
Blog: Data, Trends & Insights
Army Procurement Insights from Ken Davis
Ken Davis spent 43 years as a civilian employee for the U.S. Army at Fort Stewart, Georgia and helped install and maintain its Job Order Contracting (JOC) program. In this interview, he discusses the Army’s early use of the program and how it evolved over the years.
Public Works Insights from Lynn Sadosky
Lynn Sadosky discusses the challenges facing town governments and what makes for a successful construction project
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.
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.
Avoidable Construction Estimating Mistakes
In the past three years, only 31 percent of all projects came within 10 percent of their budgets. To top
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.
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.
