Blog
December 10, 2020
There’s no single solution for untangling the complex web of factors that threaten to drive up the costs of every DOD construction project. But possessing current construction costs can make that web a whole lot looser.
November 23, 2020
Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been helping streamline construction project delivery for decades. And like any formalized process, JOC has its own terminology. We put together a list of terms to know during JOC program implementation and project execution.
November 12, 2020
The experience of a college campus is always greater than the sum of its parts. And when it comes to capital planning, leaders need to think beyond the hard data captured in a typical FCA.
September 29, 2020
Historically, higher education has been a slow-change industry — especially when it comes to capital planning. But the current realities of the industry demand a new normal of speed and flexibility. What does that mean for the future of facilities investments?
September 11, 2020
When emergencies strike, healthcare providers shine by caring for those affected. But what if healthcare facilities are damaged in a disaster? How might that affect patient care? Read this to learn how mitigating risk and recover quickly from disaster.
August 27, 2020
Breaking news: A disaster has hit your area. Every second counts. Discover how Gordian’s Job Order Contracting solution helps navigate the construction procurement journey through emergencies and natural disasters.
August 25, 2020
How can you build an estimate for a large, complex project and be confident that your figures reflect actual market costs for different locales? It’s a difficult task. Luckily, there are tools designed to address this exact problem: The City Cost Index and predictive cost data.
August 20, 2020
With a second wave of COVID-19 now sweeping across of the nation, it’s appropriate to look back on the first wave to better prepare our hospitals. What risks do our facilities hold? And what can be done to address them? One unexpected area of risk: Entrances.
August 13, 2020
We surveyed healthcare facilities professionals about their biggest procurement challenges. 17% said change orders give them headaches. But there's a way healthcare facility owners can avoid the hangups of change orders.