DFD develops and carries out the state building program under the direction of the State Building Commission. Its functions include statewide facilities planning and evaluation, real estate acquisition, architectural and engineering design and consultation, management and field supervision of construction projects, energy conservation, power plant fuel management, administration of state building contracts, and ensuring access to state buildings for people with disabilities. Field Order - During construction, if a minor change to a construction contract is needed, especially to expedite the progress of the work, the DFD Construction Field Representative may issue a Field Order to authorize the change. This person will make frequent visits to the site and has authority to act as the single point of contact and communication for the Contractors to facilitate efficient, timely, and cost effective completion of the work. Fixed Equipment - Items that are permanently installed in a building, sometimes including having utility services installed.
Examples are cabinets, countertops, shelving, display boards, fume hoods, etc.
Often the items are provided and installed by a contractor under their contract, and occasionally items are provided by the University for the contractor to install. The sum of the enclosed areas in square feet on all floors of a building, including basements, mezzanines, and penthouses of headroom height. This does include public circulation elements such as common corridors, stairways, elevator shafts, custodial closets, mechanical equipment rooms and chases, and public restrooms. Generally, the State Building Commission reviews a Major Project three times. The first approval comes with its inclusion in the Biennial Capital Budget.