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The issue of infrastructure resiliency is becoming increasingly important. Here are some of the ways in which Gordian empowers our clients and partners to improve facilities and infrastructure throughout all phases of the building lifecycle.

“Data fluency” is a buzzword that gets tossed around frequently in relation to the tech industry. The truth is, the availability of data is changing every industry, including construction. Explore common obstacles to data fluency in the construction industry and how organizations are overcoming them to thrive in a volatile market.

Joie Serra’s childhood love for construction has flourished into a career that has (literally) taken her miles. In our interview, Joie explains her journey to leadership, how she celebrates life's wins and why it's important to embrace challenges.

While you never want to get on the wrong side of your finance department, cost overruns for construction projects are common. There can be a lot of moving parts and parties to a repair or renovation project, and it’s easy to creep beyond the original scope. Here are four construction procurement best practices to remain on budget and avoid cost overruns.

Erika Dominguez has a black belt in construction management and parenting, and will soon achieve her black belt in Taekwondo. In our interview, she explains how she went from client to employee, how she helps contractors succeed and what she loves about her career.

Our examination of the costs of the construction industry’s most prominent materials continues with a look at the price of wood.

A recurring theme in our conversations and in our newsfeeds has been the construction labor shortage. Read how procurement professionals are overcoming this industry-wide challenge to get work completed for their organizations and their communities.

Collegiate athletic success can be one of the quickest ways to ensure an increase in undergraduate applications as well as alumni donations. A prerequisite to winning the big game is scoring a Grade A recruiting class. Read how Gordian’s solutions for higher education can help.

For the past six years, Lisa Cooley has built up Gordian’s Federal Solutions team and is dedicated to the success of our clients and her counterparts. In our interview, Lisa shares what it is like to be a woman in the construction industry, how she defines and strives for success and some advice for other industry professionals.