Tag: procurement

Facilities Management Procurement Strategies

Facilities Management Procurement Strategies: 3 Key Drivers

Organizational delivery, supply chain inflation, and ESG imperatives are shaping facilities management procurement strategies, finds a new report from CBRE.
supply chain

Amidst Supply Chain Crisis, SDI Offers Two Resources

SDI, a leader in digital supply chain solutions and services, offers its Supply Chain Risk Report to FM professionals and maintenance teams.
Job Order Contracting

Complete Your End-Of-Year Projects With Gordian Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting allows you to complete many facility projects through one contract, significantly streamlining the procurement process.
summer projects

Five Construction Project Planning Tips For The Public Sector

Summer feels far away, but government officials need to think months ahead. Here are some actions to take now to ensure your summer projects succeed.
Job Order Contracting

Looking For A Procurement Solution For Every Budget?

Job Order Contracting is a great way to complete construction procurement projects quickly and on budget. Download this eBook from Gordian to learn more.
supply management

Staples Easy System Gets “Smarter”

The next phase of this office supply reordering system integrates IBM Watson technology.
life cycle

With Focus On Facility Life Cycle, Gordian Unites Brands

A pioneer of Job Order Contracting, the firm now offers range of solutions for facilities — from planning, design, and procurement to construction and operations.
carpet and flooring

Choosing Carpet And Flooring That Meets Demand

Procurement standards help to maximize effective product selection and installation.
CMMS for sports facilities

Question Of The Week: Is Your CMMS On Maximum Drive?

A computerized maintenance management system has the potential to improve preventive maintenance dramatically. The manager of stadium operations of Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD shares insights on how he and his staff are maximizing the power of theirs.
pressure sensor

New Product Flash: Cost Data 2016 Books From RSMeans

These annual editions provide construction budgeting and estimating for new building and renovation projects.

Question Of The Week: The 3 Bid Rule?

What methods do others use to maximize quality of bids?
new service spotlight

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: ezIQC from The Gordian Group

This offering speeds up construction and renovation projects with competitive bidding requirements satisfied ahead of time.

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Co-op Purchasing from Ferguson and E&I

Facilities that are E&I members can now purchase Ferguson’s inventory of products, including PVF, plumbing, and facilities maintenance, through a new cooperative purchasing contract.

Professional Development: Navigating Job Order Contracting

A tried and true procurement method gets a fresh look. This procurement method enables facility managers to complete numerous projects with one contract.

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Assemblies Library by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum

Facility managers can search this database for information on wall systems and assemblies.

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: EnOceanParts.com From AlpsControls.com

Project specifiers can purchase EnOcean enabled self powered wireless technology products all in one spot with this new website.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Breaking the Iron Triangle of Procurement

Traditional procurement methods have failed to solve the quality-timeliness-cost dilemma of being able to provide a product or service for a low cost while delivering top quality work on time. There is now hope for those looking to break the "Iron Triangle" of procurement

Staples Launches "Green Guide" For Business

The Green Guide and environmental website are part of Staples Advantage’s offering of green solutions for businesses.

Higher Ed Buying Co-Op Contracts With Michelin

Higher education institutions can now save more on tires, tubes, and installation services with a competitively awarded contract from E&I Cooperative Purchasing. As the...
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.