Construction Services

Capital renewal and replacement

Renewal and replacement needs vary by building type, the extent of the facility’s use, quality of original construction and maintenance management.

A team of specialized consultants commissioned by the Ministry of Post Secondary Future Skills (PSFS) conduct building and infrastructure audits of all publicly owned assets. The audit team identifies the existing physical condition of buildings and infrastructure, maintenance deficiencies and estimated cost for renewal.

The facility audit provides a basis for decision-making on routine maintenance, capital renewal/deferred maintenance, replacements and disposal of a facility if needed.

Identifying priority projects

Capital renewal and replacement, and deferred maintenance programs have Ministry set guidelines and procedures for setting priorities among potential projects. Typically, prioritization involves data collection, estimating projects and then summarizing project requests for a five or six year budgeting cycle.

Selection of priorities takes place through a systematic categorization by the UBCO Routine Capital committee; chaired by Facilities Management and includes stakeholders from Finance, Project Services (Infrastructure Development) and the Energy team.

Please note: Project selection is re-examined annually to ensure compatibility with institutional goals; however, priority reshuffling throughout the year due to unexpected equipment and systems failure is often required.

Renovation/Construction projects

Renovation and construction projects are handled by Facilities Planning, Project Services, Facilities Management or the Construction Management Office (CMO) depending on impact and other details. These projects are prioritized by the New Jobs Committee.

Requests can range from simple repairs or adding a new electrical plug, to renovating your office space or consulting with someone to optimize the use of your space on campus.

To start a renovation or construction project, please submit a facilities work request.