The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Federal Facilities Management
Challenges at every step of the federal facilities management process are leading to ineffective and outdated buildings. Gordian’s solutions can help.
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4 Ongoing Facilities Management Challenges That Intensified During the Pandemic
In partnership with Facility Executive, we surveyed facilities leaders about their challenges and preferences regarding construction planning and project completion.
5 Reasons Transparency in Construction Procurement is Important
It’s important for public agencies to establish transparency in construction procurement. Here are five key reasons why.
4 Expert Tips for Public Procurement Officials Building a DE&I Culture
Public procurement offices are working to develop and achieve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) goals. But the pursuit of equity is about more than changing a few business practices: It requires a shift to a DE&I culture. Read this blog post for advice about making that shift happen.
6 Interesting Insights About the Impact of COVID-19 on Facilities
In partnership with Facility Executive, read how the pandemic has impacted the funding and completion of construction projects.
Job Order Contracting Best Practices: 4 Tips for Reviewing a JOC Price Proposal
An important step in the Job Order Contracting (JOC) process is the Price Proposal review, where project owners agree to the work a contractor will do. In this post, Gordian Account Managers reveal four tips for reviewing a JOC Price Proposal successfully.
Public Construction Procurement: 5 Smart Tips for Meeting DE&I Goals
As governments feel pressure to build equitable communities, meeting and exceeding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) goals are becoming an area of focus for public procurement officials. Read this blog post for tips for meeting DE&I goals via construction contracting.
5 Ways to Improve Transparency in Public Construction Procurement
Transparency is not merely accounting for each dollar spent. It’s the ability to prove that each dollar was spent in the manner it was intended to be spent, according to the agreed project scope. Here are five ways to improve transparency in public construction procurement.
Aligning Facilities Investments: More on the State of Facilities in Higher Education
The State of Facilities report has generated a wealth of conversation among higher ed leaders. In this post we answer questions about aligning facilities investments.
Finding the Sweet Spot Between Short-Term Budget Decisions and Long-Term Goals
When managing facilities, decision-makers must approach short-term budget decisions that position institutions for future success.