Mission
The Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) department at the University of Vermont delivers integrated planning, design, and project management to develop and sustain a high-quality, efficient, and resilient campus environment, while advancing renewal projects to major facilities, their systems and campus utility systems, responsible growth, and the University’s long-term academic and sustainability goals.
Our purpose is to enhance the University's facilities by creating special places for the University of Vermont community to live, learn, work and play, through the renovation and the creation of contemporary, well-designed and -constructed spaces, as well as the restoration of historic buildings.
What We Do
Utility Engineering Services
A core component of PDC is the Utility Engineering team, which leads campus-wide utility planning and strategy development to ensure reliable, efficient, and cost-effective systems that meet both current and future demand. Along with our Physical plant partners, the team manages major and minor utility infrastructure projects across electrical, mechanical, and thermal systems, including energy and master utility planning, system performance evaluation, and capital project scoping for the central plant. Together, PDC’s efforts support the University by reducing energy costs, increasing system reliability and efficiency, addressing deferred maintenance, and creating well-designed, functional spaces that enhance the campus experience for living, learning, and working.
Project Management and Administration
- Conduct Feasibility studies.
- Labor and material cost estimates.
- Coordinate Professional Design Services and Cost Estimates.
- Construction administration services.
- Obtain necessary Local and State Permits
- Liaison to outside contractors, consultants and building officials.
Campus Planning
- Create and implement the long-term Campus Plan, which outlines the vision for land use, building placement, open spaces, transportation, and infrastructure needs to align with the institution's strategic goals.
- Conduct research, develop recommendations, and provide next steps for land use studies and projects on topics such as land acquisition/disposition, landscape design, and historic preservation.
- Develop and maintain Facilities Design Standards.
Land Use Regulatory Process
- Assessment and advocacy with local, state, regional, and national regulatory agencies supporting zoning and land use permitting, ordinance revisions, and ensuring ongoing compliance.
- Represent the University in all matters related to stormwater management and regulatory compliances. Learn more about UVM Watersheds and Stormwater Treatment Plan.
Space Management and Land Records
- Development and implementation of policies and guidelines to maximize the use of existing facilities, future uses and needs of new facilities.
- Management of the campus space inventory and associated database and AutoCAD building diagrams used within the campus Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS).
- Maintain deeds, permit records and as-built building plans for the University
- Management of the land inventory, including mapping
To request maps or facilities data related to spaces and properties, please fill out and submit a "Mapping & Facilities Data Request Form"
City Institutional Relations
- Serve as University liasons and representatives regarding all land use and regulatory functions with city and state officials, community leaders, and neighbors from the surrounding community.
Campus Signage
PD&C is responsible for the design and placement of all campus signage including:
- way-finding
- exterior signage
- interior directory signage
- room numbering signage
Email the PD&C department for more information about signs.
Staff Directory
General Contact Information
To request maps or facilities data related to spaces and properties, please fill out and submit a "Mapping & Facilities Data Request Form"
Phone: 802-656-3291
Email: arch@uvm.edu
Address:
31 Spear Street
Marsh Hall, Suite 10
Burlington, VT 05405
Staff Directory
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Blatchly | Director of Planning, Design and Construction | David.Blatchly@uvm.edu | 802-656-0905 |
| Lisa Kingsbury | Associate Director for Planning | Lisa.Kingsbury@uvm.edu | 802-656-1059 |
| Bruce Barr | Construction Field Coordinator | Bruce.Barr@uvm.edu | 802-656-2114 |
| Ken Bean | University Architect | Kenneth.bean@uvm.edu | 802-656-8753 |
| Jill Bennett | Administrative/Contract Specialist | Jill.Bennett@uvm.edu | 802-656-0944 |
| Kate Coffey | Construction Project Coordinator/Architect | Katharine.Coffey@uvm.edu | 802-656-9777 |
| Claire Forbes | Associate Planner | Claire.Forbes@uvm.edu | |
| Clare Rock | Associate Planner | Clare.Rock@uvm.edu | 802-656-2697 |
| Kevin Sweeney | Deferred Maintenance Project Coordinator, Utilities Engineering | Kevin.Sweeney@uvm.edu | 802-656-2623 |
| Adam Frazier | Deferred Maintenance Project Coordinator | Adam.Frazier@uvm.edu | 802-656-0785 |
| Scott Goodwin | Deferred Maintenance Project Coordinator | Scott.Goodwin@uvm.edu | 802-922-6336 |
| Scott Miller | Engineering Field Coordinator | Scott.L.Miller@uvm.edu | 802-922-7973 |
| Lisa McNaney | Office Manager | Lisa.McNaney@uvm.edu | 802-656-8660 |
| Darina Mernicky | Architectural Designer | Darina.Mernicky@uvm.edu | |
| Michael Richards | Space Planning/Mapping Specialist | Michael.A.Richards@uvm.edu | 802-656-9204 |
| Cristine Rowley | Interiors Specialist | Cristine.Rowley@uvm.edu | 802-656-8239 |