2015-02-17 HISD Gordian vs RSMeans v4.pdf

The document discusses the differences between utilizing a comprehensive Job Order Contracting (JOC) solution from The Gordian Group and using Gordian's RSMeans estimating guides for a JOC program. It emphasizes the value of Gordian's JOC solutions, which are utilized by major school districts in the U.S. and highlights the benefits of Gordian's Construction Task Catalog over RSMeans estimating guides. The document explains how Gordian's specific Construction Task Catalog prevents overpricing, ambiguities, and lack of demolition pricing often found in estimating guides. It also outlines the challenges and disadvantages of using estimating guides, such as price averaging, ambiguous task descriptions, lack of demolition pricing, absence of quantity discounts, and administrative burdens. The document concludes by emphasizing the cost savings, transparency, and efficiency of Gordian's JOC solutions compared to contractor-led JOC approaches and estimating guides.