Editor's Note: This is first article in a series that will look at the importance of understanding the components of building construction and design. This column is designed to assist firefighters ...

Facilities Services also maintains a list of referenced drawings for a variety of projects (e.g., handrails, signage, ramps, electrical installation and more). You may request referenced drawings by ...

From a fire station built with re-used steel members from a deconstructed hospital, to a “floating” gymnasium in California's ...

Contractors’ use of virtual design and construction technology can help expedite development and fabrication of building systems, but application of these tools still requires teamwide collaboration ...

Constructing a power plant is no small task. Due to the scope of the job, many projects experience schedule delays and cost overruns. However, with the right tools and teamwork, similar jobs can ...

Timber is becoming increasingly popular as the most sustainable construction material. But structural timber design is not easy. Currently, floor framing designers produce many possible designs before ...

Have you ever had a vision for a construction project only to see it fall short in reality? Well, conceptual design is crucial in bringing your ideas to life. It is where creativity meets practicality ...

Design decisions are focused on how the space functions over time, not just how it looks on completion day. ”— Elwin ...

The Design & Construction division of Facilities Management assists campus clients through the various processes necessary to successfully complete all construction projects on campus. This division ...

Our mission is to plan, design and construct high quality facilities that support the work of our faculty, students and staff, using the most integrated, efficient and cost effective means available, ...