Accessing Our Services

The Office of Campus Master Planning and Capital Projects provides assistance to the campus community with planning and managing interior space renovations, infrastructure upgrades and new building construction with the goal of improving environments that promote productivity and creativity. CMP|CP also assist with the selection and procurement of finishes, furniture and equipment, the distribution of campus facility floor plans, move management when associated with renovation projects or multiple occupant relocation efforts, and the coordination of the University's space database.

Forms

Please make sure to fill and return these forms to masterplanning@umassd.edu

Steps for initiating space planning, design, and renovation services

  • Department and College Heads may fill out the applicable forms.
  • Department and College Heads may suggest solutions, draw sketches of proposed arrangements, and comment on all known constraints and necessities.
  • Potential changes in major equipment and building infrastructure must be noted.
  • Proposed funding to cover plan implementation should be defined.
  • The Department of College Head is required to obtain the written approval of their Vice Chancellor and the Provost on the request and submit to masterplanning@umassd.edu for processing.
  • A facilities Work Order should be submitted when requesting:
    • new furniture for no more than two offices
    • existing furniture modifications for no more than two offices.
    • office assignments or moves for no more than two employees.
  • The work order will then be assigned to CMP_CP for processing.
  • New or Replacement signage for rooms, departments and buildings can be requested through the UMassD Marketing department.

Renovation and Alteration Request

Request must be submitted to Campus Master Planning and Capital Projects no less than 60 days prior to onboarding a new hire, receiving a grant award, etc.

Depending on the complexity of the renovation or alteration request, CMP|CP's process for completing and submitting a project proposal summary to senior leadership will take approx. 30 days to complete.

CMP|CP Review Period

Once a request form is submitted to masterplanning@umassd.edu a CMP|CP staff member will contact the requester by email. If a request is deemed routine maintenance, the project will be for addressed by the Facilities Operations team. The requestor will be informed, and that project will become a part of the routine Facilities Operation work order process. All other projects will be prioritized by CMP|CP based on the following criteria:

  • Priority One: Safety/Code Compliance
  • Priority Two: Potential Safety
  • Priority Three: Serious Functional
  • Priority Four: Moderate Functional
  • Priority Five: Aesthetic Enhancement

The Office of Campus Master Planning and Capital Projects is committed to a successful implementation of this process. The active University policy regarding the Allocation and Utilization of Campus Space can be found on the UMass Dartmouth's Policies site.