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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.

Certified Estimating Professional Rory Woolsey hosted "Step by Step: How to Build a Better Estimate," a webinar sponsored by Gordian in partnership with Engineering News Record. Bringing more than 40 years of construction industry experience to the presentation, Rory walked attendees through the estimate creation process and provided tips for addressing challenges to cost estimating. Here are a few key takeaways from the webinar.

There is a trend towards more collaborative processes throughout the construction industry to avoid the communication silos that crop up with traditional delivery methods. One of Gordian's Enterprise Account Executives, David Rasberry, explains the connections between Job Order Contracting and Integrated Project Delivery and how to achieve Lean Construction with JOC.

If construction productivity is to experience the type of growth other industries, such as manufacturing, have experienced, government regulation needs to evolve. Our Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs explains five changes governments could make to add productivity to the construction industry.

David Spooner, Manager of Facilities for Duluth Public Schools and Dwayne Pierre-Antoine, Gordian Regional Director, co-presented “Facilities Maintenance: Failure to Plan Is Planning to Fail,” a webinar hosted in partnership with Facility Executive. Read a few key takeaways from the webinar.

We often think of Memorial Day as a time for backyard barbecues, family vacations and some well-deserved rest and relaxation, but it is much more than a day off. It is a special day set aside to honor the memory of our fallen soldiers, those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service and protection of their fellow Americans.

Today, on IFMA’s World FM Day, our Sightlines, a Gordian company President, Mark Schiff celebrates and shares our gratitude for the unsung heroes responsible for maintaining our built environment – the facilities departments we all have the pleasure to work alongside.

Gordian relies on each team member to create a humble and accountable culture and is proud to have so many employees offer their time and energy to make better communities. Each Gordian employee is empowered to advance a local or national cause, a widely embraced responsibility. To celebrate National Volunteer Month, Gordian recognizes a few team members who are making a positive difference in their communities.

Small higher education institutions looking for ways to maximize dollars spent in an arena plagued with competitive challenges tend to