As an architect, engineer, estimator or contractor, every construction project you work on makes a real-life impact on your community. Whether you’re renovating a local school, planning a city park or designing a high rise, Gordian has the right tools to help you accurately and efficiently get the job done.
Estimating construction requires skill and an eye for detail. But if your cost data is out-of-date or inaccurate, your estimates will be, too. RSMeans data from Gordian has been the gold standard source for construction costs since the 1940s. Our data engineers spend over 22,000 hours each year validating the 92,000+ construction material, equipment and labor line items in our database. Every line item can be localized to nearly 1,000 markets across North America. All of that adds up to the most reliable tool for creating accurate estimates.
Estimating can be tedious and time consuming but having the right tools can make the process more efficient without sacrificing quality. RSMeans Data Online gives you access to our industry-leading construction cost database in an easy-to-use online platform. Search for specific costs by keyword – no more flipping through pages. Build, save and share line-by-line or conceptual estimates directly in the platform. And even use predictive data to accurately estimate projects up to three years in the future. New Work Breakdown Structures give your team better oversight and organization options for your estimates.
Job Order Contracting (JOC) is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) construction delivery method that allows many projects to be completed through a single, competitively-awarded contract. If you’re awarded a JOC contract, you’ll have the opportunity for a steady stream of work. The single bid process enables projects to start faster, which means less administrative overhead and more work for you and your team.
Estimating, planning and managing construction projects are skills honed over years of experience. As with any skill, it can be helpful to brush up on techniques and learn about the latest practices. RSMeans data seminars give you an opportunity to polish those skills alongside your peers. These one- to three-day educational programs cover a variety of subjects and come complete with workbooks, reference materials and instructors with decades of real-world experience. Seminars are held in locations across the country throughout the year and are occasionally available virtually.
