{"id":265,"date":"2024-04-12T16:57:41","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T16:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/?page_id=265"},"modified":"2026-04-25T01:46:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T01:46:03","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus Planning \/ Construction Administration FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingwhat-is-the-office-contact-information\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsewhat-is-the-office-contact-information\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsewhat-is-the-office-contact-information\">What is the office contact information?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsewhat-is-the-office-contact-information\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingwhat-is-the-office-contact-information\" data-bs-paren=\"#faq\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>View our staff <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/staff\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"58\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingwhat-services-do-you-provide\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsewhat-services-do-you-provide\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsewhat-services-do-you-provide\">What services do you provide?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsewhat-services-do-you-provide\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingwhat-services-do-you-provide\" data-bs-paren=\"#faq\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Campus Planning oversees the planning and development of the campus built environment. The department is responsible for the execution of capital projects beginning with the early planning stages and continuing through completion of construction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingwhat-is-a-capital-project\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsewhat-is-a-capital-project\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsewhat-is-a-capital-project\">What is a &#8220;capital project&#8221;?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsewhat-is-a-capital-project\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingwhat-is-a-capital-project\" data-bs-paren=\"#faq\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Please see the Guide Documents, Definition of Capital Project for a complete definition of project types. These documents are State Building Commission policies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingwhat-is-the-difference-between-the-services-of-campus-planning-and-facilities-services\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsewhat-is-the-difference-between-the-services-of-campus-planning-and-facilities-services\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsewhat-is-the-difference-between-the-services-of-campus-planning-and-facilities-services\">What is the difference between the services of Campus Planning and Facilities Services?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsewhat-is-the-difference-between-the-services-of-campus-planning-and-facilities-services\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingwhat-is-the-difference-between-the-services-of-campus-planning-and-facilities-services\" data-bs-paren=\"#faq\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Campus Planning is responsible for long-range facilities planning, the development of projects over $100,000 in total project cost, and projects requiring State Building Commission approval. Facilities Services is responsible for building maintenance, energy services, custodial services, capital construction administration, and small renovation projects under $100,000 in total project costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingi-am-a-faculty-or-staff-member-at-mtsu-and-i-would-like-to-do-a-small-renovation-project-with-minor-construction-furnishings-and-other-maintenance-items-who-should-i-contact\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsei-am-a-faculty-or-staff-member-at-mtsu-and-i-would-like-to-do-a-small-renovation-project-with-minor-construction-furnishings-and-other-maintenance-items-who-should-i-contact\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsei-am-a-faculty-or-staff-member-at-mtsu-and-i-would-like-to-do-a-small-renovation-project-with-minor-construction-furnishings-and-other-maintenance-items-who-should-i-contact\">I am a faculty or staff member at MTSU, and I would like to do a small renovation project with minor construction, furnishings and other maintenance items. Who should I contact?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsei-am-a-faculty-or-staff-member-at-mtsu-and-i-would-like-to-do-a-small-renovation-project-with-minor-construction-furnishings-and-other-maintenance-items-who-should-i-contact\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingi-am-a-faculty-or-staff-member-at-mtsu-and-i-would-like-to-do-a-small-renovation-project-with-minor-construction-furnishings-and-other-maintenance-items-who-should-i-contact\" data-bs-paren=\"#faq\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Begin by verifying support for your project and project funding source through your department chair. If the space is existing, contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/facserv\/const_renov.php\">Construction\/Renovation Services<\/a>, 615-898-5699\u00a0for information about getting started. If the space currently does not exist, and you are proposing new space, please contact CPCA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingwhat-are-the-projects-currently-underway-who-is-the-designer-and-what-is-the-scope-of-the-project\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsewhat-are-the-projects-currently-underway-who-is-the-designer-and-what-is-the-scope-of-the-project\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsewhat-are-the-projects-currently-underway-who-is-the-designer-and-what-is-the-scope-of-the-project\">What are the projects currently underway? Who is the designer, and what is the scope of the project?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsewhat-are-the-projects-currently-underway-who-is-the-designer-and-what-is-the-scope-of-the-project\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingwhat-are-the-projects-currently-underway-who-is-the-designer-and-what-is-the-scope-of-the-project\" data-bs-paren=\"#faq\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:planning@mtsu.edu\">planning@mtsu.edu<\/a>\u00a0if you do not see a specific project or you have other questions about a project. You can also call our office and ask to speak with the project manager.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingi-am-interested-in-bidding-on-an-upcoming-capital-construction-project-who-should-i-contact\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsei-am-interested-in-bidding-on-an-upcoming-capital-construction-project-who-should-i-contact\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsei-am-interested-in-bidding-on-an-upcoming-capital-construction-project-who-should-i-contact\">I am interested in bidding on an upcoming capital construction project. Who should I contact?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsei-am-interested-in-bidding-on-an-upcoming-capital-construction-project-who-should-i-contact\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingi-am-interested-in-bidding-on-an-upcoming-capital-construction-project-who-should-i-contact\" data-bs-paren=\"#faq\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Please contact the designer for the project directly. All capital projects are bid through CPCA at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½Èë¿Ú.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingi-am-a-furniture-sales-rep-or-other-equipment-vendor-and-would-like-to-provide-services-to-the-campus-who-should-i-contact\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsei-am-a-furniture-sales-rep-or-other-equipment-vendor-and-would-like-to-provide-services-to-the-campus-who-should-i-contact\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsei-am-a-furniture-sales-rep-or-other-equipment-vendor-and-would-like-to-provide-services-to-the-campus-who-should-i-contact\">I am a furniture sales rep or other equipment vendor, and would like to provide services to the campus. Who should I contact?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsei-am-a-furniture-sales-rep-or-other-equipment-vendor-and-would-like-to-provide-services-to-the-campus-who-should-i-contact\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingi-am-a-furniture-sales-rep-or-other-equipment-vendor-and-would-like-to-provide-services-to-the-campus-who-should-i-contact\" data-bs-paren=\"#faq\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/procurement\/\">MTSU Procurement Services<\/a>\u00a0maintains a list of bidders for particular goods and services for all bid packages that are released from the campus. You can contact them at 615-898-2944\u00a0for additional information. If you are interested in a specific capital project, you can also contact the CPCA project manager directly, or the designer for the project. In general, furnishings and movable equipment are specified by CPCA, and building materials and fixed equipment are specified by the designer for the project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/04\/Baseball_20Stadium-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/04\/Baseball_20Stadium-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/04\/Baseball_20Stadium-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/04\/Baseball_20Stadium-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/04\/Baseball_20Stadium.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-bannernosidebar.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-265","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=265"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":899,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265\/revisions\/899"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}