Ideas & Resources

From Simplar and friends.

Organizations and publications the Simplar team is involved with.

Simplar Foundation

A separate nonprofit conducting applied industry research

Its work often includes partnerships, sponsored research, university partners, and student scholarships.

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Journal of Research and Practice in Projects and Organizations

Open-access applied industry research and knowledge

A Simplar Foundation publication sharing rigorous inquiry and field-⁠tested lessons from real implementation across projects and organizations.

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Center for Procurement Excellence

Procurement education, tools, and professional resources

A separate nonprofit providing education and resources for professionals working to improve procurement practice. Members of the Simplar team volunteer with the Center.

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Ask the RFP Doctor

Free, practical answers to procurement challenges

Members of the Simplar team volunteer as RFP Doctors, providing free training through the Center for Procurement Excellence.

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Business of Construction Library

Construction business knowledge, tools, and perspectives

A Simplar Foundation resource featuring Dr. Tom Schleifer's collection of writings and tools for construction companies, leaders, and the industry.

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For public agencies and current clients

Cooperative contracts

Simplar is part of the following cooperative contracting programs, which help public agencies save time, reduce risk, and access our expertise more easily.

Online help desk

Already a client? If your Simplar team lead is unavailable, reach the rest of the team here and someone will follow up directly.

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