The Office of Planning and Construction is responsible for design and construction program management at the University.
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Design and Construction Processes:
UNLV Planning and Construction manages the design and construction process for UNLV. Below is some summary information on this process for Major Capital Projects. Limited scope projects are managed with a more focused process.
For major capital projects, two project management directions exist for UNLV projects:
UNLV Planning and Construction as Project Manager:
For UNLV projects where state appropriations comprise 25% or less of the project funds, UNLV Planning and Construction serves as project manager. An Executive Committee and a Project Steering Committee will be convened by the Senior Vice President of Finance and Business and the appropriate Provost, Vice President or equivalent leadership for the user. UNLV Planning and Construction will serve on the Executive Committee and the Project Steering Committee to guide the design and oversight of scope, schedule, budget, function and other critical performance features of the project. As a part of this guidance, UNLV standards for design and construction are shared with the project team for incorporation into the project. Executive reviews are held with UNLV executive representation for key elements and milestones of the project, such as site design, interior layout, appearance, finishes and other significant project features. If a donor is involved in the project, participation and review by the donor is determined based on the specific agreement in place for the donor. Construction proceeds according to meeting objectives of scope, schedule and budget and practicing sound and testing construction management methods for compliance here and project tracking, administration and quality control.
State of Nevada Public Works Board (SPWB) as Project Manager:
For UNLV projects where state appropriations comprise 25% or more of the project funds, the SPWB serves as project manager. In this instance, UNLV Planning and Construction serves as the agency interface with the SPWB. UNLV Planning and Construction will serve on the Executive Committee and the Project Steering Committee to guide the design and oversight of scope, schedule, budget, function and other critical performance features of the project. As a part of this guidance, UNLV standards for design and construction are shared with the project team for incorporation into the project. Executive reviews are held with SPWB and UNLV executive representation for key elements and milestones of the project, such as site design, interior layout, appearance, finishes and other significant project features. If a donor is involved in the project, participation and review by the donor is determined based on the specific agreement in place for the donor. Construction proceeds according to meeting objectives of scope, schedule and budget and practicing sound and testing construction management methods for compliance here and project tracking, administration and quality control in coordination with the SPWB.
Campus Physical Master Planning:
UNLV Planning and Construction conducts and manages the Campus Physical Master Planning process for UNLV, which includes facility and infrastructure planning. Below is a brief summary of this process and NSHE guidelines and policies/procedures that are supported.
UNLV creates campus physical master plans under the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) guidelines, as well as any other applicable guidelines relative to conditions of the property being planned. NSHE campus physical master planning guidelines require the following objectives to be considered:
Planning should allow for the orderly development of the institution. The plan should address existing physical sites and, if appropriate, new sites.
Planning should support the educational philosophy, the missions and goals for each institution. The plan must be consistent with educational information and data furnished by the institution regarding existing and proposed curricula and programs, methods of instruction, and existing and projected student enrollment.
Demographic projections of the institution and community should be considered.
Each plan should be consistent with NSHE space utilization standards and should include plans for the use of existing buildings and facilities.
Each plan should include a consideration of and discussion of the site to determine the potential for development, and it should also deal specifically with the physical problem areas of the campus. It should include consideration and discussion of landscaping, utilities, communication and computing systems.
Each plan should include a consideration and discussion of community planning, including an analysis of existing and proposed physical, environmental and governmental conditions in the vicinity of the campus. The environmental impact of the plan should be addressed.
Each plan should include a consideration and discussion of both pedestrian and vehicle traffic and of policies governing parking, housing, recreation, safety, and cultural and social facilities.
The time for each plan should encompass at least ten years.
The following principles have been adopted by NSHE for UNLV’s incorporation into campus physical master plans.
The park-like quality of each campus shall be maintained and further developed to the effective use of open areas, such as quads and malls. Such areas shall have serviceable walkways and seating areas in order to maintain a proper balance between utility and aesthetics.
Landscape architecture shall maintain pace with the aesthetic qualities of each campus in general. Funds for landscaping shall be included in the budget for each new building.
A small amount of parking area shall be provided adjacent to, or as near as possible to most buildings, to satisfy parking needs of faculty.
Consideration shall be given to the movement of student and faculty traffic between classes, materials and services from building to building, and visitors and groups for special events about each campus, particularly in regard to the location of sidewalks, paths and service routes. Special consideration shall also be given to the size and servicing of walkways in order to provide safety and convenience.
UNLV master plans have significant updates every ten years, with potential interim updates every five years, or a reasonable interim between significant updates to reflect revisions to master planning objectives and outcomes. The master planning process is led by UNLV Planning and Construction and any consultants engaged to assist in the process, with participation by major campus and community constituents for input and comment. UNLV executive reviews of master plans are conducted with UNLV leadership.
Capital Planning:
UNLV institutes capital planning processes for major capital projects and one-time projects annual and biennially. These processes are conducted per the brief summary that follows. More information is in the document that specifically addresses the details of this process.
Major capital projects include project initiatives (new construction, major additions and remodels) for the improvement of the UNLV campus and its programs. Major capital projects typically are funded through state capital appropriations, donor funds, financing or other means of significant capital. Major capital project planning is coordinated with the biennial state legislative process to coordinate state capital funding with major UNLV capital projects.
UNLV will initiate a Call for Submittals on a biennial basis for Major Capital Projects. This Call is distributed to all executive leadership to distribute within their divisions to develop proposals for Major Capital Projects for vetting by the respective executive leadership. Proposals are received for Major Capital Projects for all executive leadership, with priorities defined by campus executive area. Proposals are consolidated, and reviews occur by the UNLV Space Committee, appropriate safety committees to refine priorities. The UNLV Cabinet then reviews the Major Capital Projects proposals for prioritization for approval by the UNLV President. Once UNLV Presidential approval is received, the priorities are forwarded to the NSHE Board of Regents for review and prioritization on UNLV Major Capital Projects priorities within the overall NSHE Major Capital Projects plan. NSHE then provides the overall NSHE Major Capital Projects plan that has a State funding component to the State of Nevada Public Works Board (SPWB) for prioritization among the entire State of Nevada Capital Improvement Program (CIP), where the SPWB Manager will make recommendations for approval by the Governor.
UNLV conducts an annual One-Time Project prioritization process to assign funds to projects that are determined to be high priorities for the campus through a Call for Submittals process. This Call is distributed to all executive leadership to distribute within their divisions to develop proposals for One Time Projects for vetting by the respective executive leadership. Proposals are received for One Time Projects for all executive leadership, with priorities defined by campus executive area. Proposals are consolidated, and reviews occur by the UNLV Space Committee, appropriate safety committees to refine priorities. The UNLV Cabinet then reviews the One Time Projects proposals for prioritization for approval by the UNLV President. Once UNLV Presidential approval is received, the priorities that require NSHE Board of Regents approval based on funding source are forwarded to the NSHE Board of Regents for review and approval.
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