The Request for Estimate form for building alterations includes provision for this type of work and requires the approval of the capital equipment account signing authority to ensure funding. Repairs to equipment must be funded from either operating or research accounts. Building alterations Frequently, alterations to buildings are required for greater efficiency in space use or to accommodate changes in academic programs. In the main, such alterations are funded by the capital alterations grant made annually to faculties and to Facilities Management. Deans have full authority on the use of this grant and its distribution and management within their faculties.
Examples are the addition of a set of bookshelves, a new electrical outlet, etc.
The request form should be sent to the Building Director for approval and then to Facilities Development. In the case of faculties, funding authority from the Dean is required based on the annual allocation to the faculty. In the case of administrative departments, application should be made to the Director, University Planning Office. To minimize delay and reduce cost, such projects will not be the subject of detailed estimates before proceeding. The work will be undertaken by Facilities Management staff or a selected list of outside contractors at market prices for standard items.