Chapter 8. Facilities Management

8.7. Planning, Engineering, and Construction

Planning, Engineering, and Construction (PEC): A Facilities Management group that is responsible for the design, engineering, cost estimating, and construction coordination of new and remodeling projects on campus. Other responsibilities include writing building project programs, preparation of the Capital Outlay Budget, coordinating design of new construction with architects and engineers, conducting property surveys, preparing property descriptions, and working with the total campus community on facility concerns and improvements. The planning, engineering, and construction group are located on the fourth floor of the Administration and Student Services Building.

The campus community is constantly in need of change to enhance University programs and to accommodate research activities for which funding has been received. When this need arises, the feasibility of a remodeling project shall be reviewed with the PEC group to determine the suitability of the area being considered for remodeling. All requests that include a change of space use, must be reviewed and approved by Facilities Management and Occupational Safety and Health Services. Utilities serving an area are of primary concern (electrical, water, drains, air distribution, etc.) along with floor loading which can adversely affect the project remodeling cost. Some small projects may be done with in-house personnel. Construction administration will be handled by PEC through project completion.

To request the services of the PEC group, do the following:

1. Contact PEC by telephone 7-2303, e-mail to <jbheikki@mtu.edu>, or memo to the manager, describing the project plan.



2. When a plan and location is finalized, a cost estimate will be prepared based on code requirements and best available construction costs.



3. Upon approval by the appropriate department chair/director/vice president/president and/or Board of Trustees to proceed with the project, the necessary design work will be completed and bid out for construction.