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Value engineering is a proven process design teams can use to maximize client budgets. But the process is not without its traps. Check out these value engineering risks so you know how to avoid them.

The process of value engineering in construction is trusted by design teams to help project owners make the most of their resources and build trusting client relationships. This breakdown of value engineering will cover a brief history of its creation, when to use this tested methodology for optimal benefits and what steps are required in the process.

This year’s State of Facilities in Higher Education discussed four looming threats to campus spaces. Read about them in this blog post.

Organizations have a slew of options when it comes to conducting a building condition assessment, and they must decide for themselves which assessment option is right for them. Read this blog post to explore those options.

Last month, Gordian attended ASHE’s 2022 PDC Summit where healthcare facilities managers from across the country came together for a few days of learning and networking in New Orleans. Here is what we learned.

Many electrical engineers faced with cost surges are turning to aluminum cable as a substitute for copper wire. Antonio D’Aulerio, Engineer at Gordian, discusses the trade-offs for copper versus aluminum wire and how to incorporate tools in RSMeans Data Online to make an informed decision about which construction material to use.

There are common myths about how Job Order Contracting (JOC) works and when it should be used, even though JOC has been proven to reduce time to construction and lower admin costs during the procurement process. Discover the truth with these Job Order Contracting myths and facts.

Now is the time for schools to claim and apportion ESSER funds for projects to improve their facilities, grounds and social-emotional learning (SEL) experiences. Here is an overview of where, when and how K-12 schools can use ESSER funds.

Procurated’s “Decisions That Matter” podcast shed light on exciting new research into Job Order Contracting (JOC) as a project delivery method. Hear a discussion of the Job Order Contracting research and its implications for public sector construction procurement.