{"id":98,"date":"2026-07-07T12:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T16:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/facilities\/?page_id=98"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:04:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T19:04:42","slug":"capital-planning-space-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/facilities\/capital-planning-space-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Capital Planning &amp; Space Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/facilities\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient has-blue-gradient-gradient-background\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-15d3db16 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-d6c69da7fbffb2b35139b762c27fe903\">Capital Planning &amp; 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If you decide to proceed with your project after reviewing the guidelines below, please submit a project request form using the link at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All capital project work, including programming studies, conceptual designs, cost estimates, etc., must be coordinated and managed by the UM-Flint Facilities and Operations. Units are not permitted to procure external consultants on their own<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilities and Operations will not provide cost estimates, start capital project program and site studies, or identify potential space without first ensuring that the affected Executive Officer, Provost Office, and the Capital Projects Group are aware of and support proceeding with the study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since there are incremental expenses involved in every space request (even estimates cost money), both to acquire and maintain, therefore, every attempt should be made to utilize existing space to the fullest extent possible before requesting additional existing space or, the construction\/acquisition of new space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with current or potential donors on space issues can set unrealistic expectations and hamper strategic development activities. The Provost, Capital Projects Group and Vice Chancellor for University Advancement should be aware before any contact is made with a potential donor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each Executive Office must be actively involved in any capital project planning especially when multiple units are involved in a project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With all capital projects, units are responsible for creating a funding plan that covers the entire cost of the capital project (including moving and temporary relocation during the project) and recurring operating costs (utilities, maintenance, etc.) of the new building or additional space. Indirect costs of support (DPS, parking, etc.) also must be taken into account. 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The submission will be required to be submitted 1 month prior (at minimum) to the Regents meeting, and will be included on the agenda for two consecutive meetings for approvals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before exploring a capital project need, (a renovation exceeding $5,000 or requesting additional space), it is important to keep the following in mind. 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