Facilities and Campus Operations

Category 2

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Category 2

Category 2 projects tend to be limited to that space or building, rather than the broader Brown community or campus.

The nature of these projects requires FM to coordinate with University senior leadership, trustees and key stakeholders. These components typically overlap or vary based on the project.

Projects Include

Significant renovations of public spaces
Exterior modifications to historical buildings
Public art installations
Substantial landscape renovations

CAT 2

Category 2 Delivery Process & Components

Typical Duration 15–27 months

Conceptual scope development
Review with Associate Provost
Determine contracting method
Budgeting & benchmarking
Incremental O&M
Department funding authorization
Project authorization document
Capital Planning Working Group approval
Budget & finance approval

Develop short list of firms
Prepare & send RFP/RFQ
Review proposals
Conduct interviews
University Architect approves

Schematic design
University Architect design review
Capital Planning Working Group approval
Design Review Subcommittee approval
Design & construction documents
High performance design review
Construction mitigation planning
QA/QC planning
Final project budget

Subcontract awards & submittals
Enabling work
Construction
FM Operations training
Commissioning
Occupancy

Other Categories

Category 1

Category 1 projects have significant impacts to the overall Brown community and broad campus and represent major investments or value initiatives by the University.

Category 3 projects are the majority of projects delivered. These projects support the University’s academic endeavors, maintain operations essential to the Brown community, and ensure stewardship of the buildings and physical assets that make up the campus.

Category 4

Category 4 projects involve simple upgrades or maintenance to University buildings or systems.