Construction

UW Facilities is responsible for hundreds of construction projects on campus every year. Small projects are mostly performed by in-house tradespeople while Capital Projects are typically performed by outside contractors supervised by UW Facilities project managers.

Please note that all modifications of UW buildings must be executed in compliance with the UW Administrative Policy Statement 56.6.

Service options

Small construction projects

Construction projects that do not exceed $90,000 in labor and material for multi-trade work or $45,000 in labor and material for single-trade work. Examples include architectural renovations, electrical and mechanical improvements, cabinetry and campus building signage.

Request a small construction project (NetID required)

Cost

Costs associated with projects vary and may include design and planning services, permits, labor, material, contracted services, regulated material requirements, rental equipment and technology services.

Construction projects are funded by the customer or sponsoring department.

Eligibility

Faculty

Staff

Registered Student Organizations

How early should I request?

We encourage you to submit your project request as early as possible. For specific scheduling needs and availability, please contact us. We tend to be busier during peak periods: June through September, December and the close of each biennium.

Capital Projects

UW Facilities’ Project Delivery Group manages new buildings and major renovations from concept through completion. Go to our current projects and current solicitations web pages to learn more.

Before requesting a Capital Project, please contact your account manager.

Request a Capital Project (NetID and authorization required)

Eligibility

Faculty

Staff

Eligibility Notes

Requests may only be submitted by administrators with an authorized account. Accounts may be requested by contacting the Customer Care Team at careteam@uw.edu.