Mission, Vision, & Purpose
Mission, Vision, & Purpose
This section outlines the guiding responsibilities, commitments, and core values that shape how Planning, Design & Construction serves the University of Florida. It reflects our long-term goals, operating principles, and role in supporting the campus community through thoughtful development and stewardship.
Our Mission
The Planning, Design and Construction Division is responsible to the Vice President of Business Affairs for the planning, design and construction of all physical facilities of the University of Florida and the management of its space and physical resources.
Our Promise
Although we can’t control everything that happens on a job, when you engage us to manage your project, these are the goals we will strive to achieve.
How We Deliver
TIME / SCHEDULE
The project will be accomplished on schedule.
BUDGET / COST
The original project scope will be accomplished at or under an established, reasonable budget.
SCOPE / PROGRAM
The project will accomplish what was agreed upon and outlined in the Program, OPR, or similar pre-design definition of scope.
QUALITY & FUNCTIONALITY
The end product will exhibit high quality workmanship and aesthetics, will function as envisioned, and will be cost effective for long term operation and maintenance.
SUSTAINABILITY
We will meet or exceed energy efficiency goals and attain the desired green rating certification while supporting the University’s sustainability goals.
GOALS & PURPOSE
The PDC Project manager will understand your needs as communicated and will work efficiently to meet your goals while supporting a long-term vision for campus growth and development.
CONFIDENCE
The project will be on track to meet or exceed its goals.
EFFICIENCY
Time will be spent on tasks proportional to the value gained by accomplishing those tasks.
TOOLS/RESOURCES
The processes employed on the project will support the creation of a meaningful and useful product and help achieve project goals.
TEAM ENGAGEMENT
All project team members will be actively and meaningfully engaged in the project as necessary to accomplish the programmed tasks and goals.
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
The client will be welcomed to be actively and meaningfully engaged in the project as appropriate.
ENJOYMENT / PRIDE
The process will be enjoyable and the team will be proud of their creation.
INTEGRITY & ETHICS
All participants will be satisfied by the fact that the project was developed in a fully transparent & authentic manner by ethical professionals who acted with the best interests of the project and University in mind
Top Issues & Challenges
To continue to deliver the highest quality Major and Minor capital projects within budget and on schedule while meeting the programmatic requirements of the projects and conforming with all Board of Education’s construction requirements and all applicable codes and ordinances.
To coordinate the maintenance and update of the Campus Master Plan and ensure that it is followed by all units of the University in order to maintain a logical and controlled physical development.
To provide leadership in coordination with the Board of Governors, the City of Gainesville, and Alachua County to successfully update the Campus Master Plan.
To work with facilities-related committees to assure timely reviews and approvals of all phases of the planning and design of Major and Minor construction projects.
To host and support the Architectural Review Council in its endeavor to ensure the highest level of professional design from University consultants.
To support the University’s mission in delivering high performance buildings, to support faculty in research, and to make Planning, Design and Construction functions available for students’ education.
Need help or have questions about our mission or services?
We’re here to support your project goals — email us or call (352) 273-4000.