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Summer Construction: Getting the Job Done Before the First Day of School
28 SCHOOL PLANNING & MANAGEMENT / JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 WEBSPM.COM
THE SUMMER MONTHS ARE A projects that must be completed within
marathon of construction, repairs, and maintenance. Dealing with so many
budget and under a limited timeframe is a formidable juggling act. Proper planning,
tools, and partnerships are essential to ensure your summer projects get done on schedule.
From larger projects such as bathroom updates and library upgrades to smaller main- tenance and replacement jobs, work is always on the horizon. Getting qualified contrac- tors on-site can be stressful, as traditional competitive bidding for projects is extremely time-consuming and costly.
The high-stakes juggling act doesn’t stop once projects are procured. K-12 institutions are all on the same schedule, so access to qualified contractors who are familiar with working in a school environment is challeng- ing in peak construction seasons. But the work must get done before students return to campus. To meet these demands, school districts are choosing Job Order Contracting (JOC), a fast, flexible way to buy construction services.
JOC helps school districts of all sizes control costs, save time, and begin work faster. JOC solutions, such as ezIQC, are also available through cooperative purchasing networks across the nation. Avoid the red tape of traditional procurement, issue POs in days and still satisfy your local competitive bidding requirements with ezIQC. Maximize summer construction months with JOC and ezIQC. Learn more at www.gordian.com. SPM