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This webinar will walk through the results of a study compiled by Arizona State University’s Performance Based Studies Research Group on Job Order Contracting Performance. The study includes perspectives of facility owners, construction companies, and others who found the Job Order Contracting construction procurement method to save time and money, increase project efficiency, and provide satisfaction in the end result.
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| Key Takeaways |
This webinar will help viewers:
- Better understand the state of the current construction industry and major challenges faced in completing projects on time and within budget
- Learn how the Job Order Contracting method satisfied those challenges for participants in the study
- Understand when to use Job Order Contracting to prioritize and expedite the repair and maintenance needs of their facilities and infrastructure.
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| Speakers |
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| Jacob Kashiwagi, PhD |
Assistant Research Professor, Arizona State University
Jacob is the developer of the no-influence leadership theory, the theoretical basis for the best value approach. He has spent the last 10 years working with state agencies to overhaul their vendor selection process and performance measurement system. The results indicate up to 50% cost reduction. When he’s not working on projects Jacob also teaches an advance graduate procurement class at ASU. |
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| Michael Jones |
Vice President, Operations, Gordian
Michael joined Gordian in 2013 and is responsible for supervision and support of all regional teams across the country. Michael is responsible for day-to-day operations of all regions, and the overall performance of regional teams. Previously with Gordian, Michael served as Director of Great Lakes Operations, overseeing contracts to provide our solutions to clients in the Great Lakes region, including the City of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, Cleveland Clinic and Indiana Department of Transportation, among others. |
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