Design and Construction
The Design and Construction team is responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient delivery of construction projects for the system in coordination with the colleges and universities. The Design and Construction links for further information are:
- Announcements
Current listings of requests for information, requests for proposal for projects, employment opportunities, and other information related to design, construction, planning and programming of campus facilities. - Project Management Manual for Design and Construction (eManual); (use Internet Explorer.) Comprehensive guide for the campus management of design and construction projects, including most construction contracts and design standards.
- Construction projects status
This provides the monthly status of capital projects under design and/or construction including financial and progress status at each campus. - Facilities Design Standards
The Facilities Design Standards are intended to be used by architects, consultants, and campus facilities personnel during the planning, design, and construction of new and remodeled buildings, and for maintenance of campus facilities and infrastructure throughout the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. - Master List of Facilities Professional/Technical Consultants
In order to accelerate contracting for Facilities Professional/Technical Consultant services, the Office of the Chancellor (OOC) has published a Master List of Facilities Professional/Technical Consultants in the Project Management manual for Design and Construction. The list can be found under Section 10.3 Facilities P/T Consultants, Master Contract.
- Program Managers
Office of the Chancellor staff who work in coordination with college and university staff in hiring architects, owner's representatives and construction firms for project delivery.
If you have questions, comments please e-mail us (facilities@so.mnscu.edu) or refer to the staff directory link at the top of this page for additional contact information.

