Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What do I need before submitting my project request?

The following information must be provided by the Requestor before a project will be considered by Campus Design & Facility Development management.

Requestor: Must provide complete name, title, department, and date of request. 

Customer Rep: Requestor must identify a Customer Representative contact and provide their name and phone number on the Form. This individual will be contacted by the assigned Project Manager to set-up an initial meeting to visit the project site and review the scope of work.

Scope of work: Provide a brief description of the scope of work. Your project will move along quickly if you have a better understanding of your scope. In addition, this will assist CDFD management with assigning your project to the right Project Manager with the skills that match your project requirements.

Schedule: Provide your desired project completion date. Depending on the complexity of the project; this may have to be revised.

Budget: Is this project in your department budget? Has it been approved by your department? What if I don’t have a budget? This is needed before the Project Manager is assigned to begin work on your project. An Oracle charge number and your budget limit must be provided. 

Authorized
Signatures:  The Project Request Form must have authorized signatures of your Department/Division Head or Dean. No projects will be accepted without such signatures.

Question:

When will current renovations and/or new buildings under construction be completed?

Answer:

Construction and renovation schedules are always estimates because there are a number of factors that affect project completion times.

Question:

Who should I call when I have a maintenance or service request?

Answer:

Call Facilities Management Services (FMS) at: 412-268-2910

Last updated May 6, 2008