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
Planning, Design and Construction is responsible to the Vice President of Construction, Facilities and Real Estate for the planning, design and construction of all physical facilities of the University of Florida.
Our VISION
Creating a beautiful and functional UF that inspires for generations.
Our PURPOSE
PDC provides expertise and facilitation to plan, process and execute growth and improvement of UF.
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.
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