January 12, 2004—Citing the benefits of centralized, Internet-based communications and the desire to be a more organized, “preferred owner” among the design and contractor community, the University of Kentucky has selected Constructware as its standard applications platform for managing its facilities expansion program over the next several years. The University has more than $150 million in projects starting in 2004 and has identified needs of at least $150 million each year over the next several years.
The UK Capital Projects Director cited useful owner-oriented features, as well as the ability to communicate more rapidly and effectively with building professionals and university stakeholders, as primary reasons for the choice of Constructware. One example of Constructware’s owner-orientation is the ability to closely track multiple sources of funding, using Constructware’s cost management toolset. Funds from designated sources are allocated during initial program budgeting to specific projects, and these budget items are tracked from procurement of materials or services to their actual expenditure on specific projects.
The University will begin using Constructware immediately on a $46 million design/build program to deliver four three-story dormitories that will house 684 students. Other upcoming projects include a $28 million men’s and women’s basketball practice facility, a $16 million parking garage, and a $12 million center for pharmaceutical science and technology.
The University’s facilities staff and business officers are being trained on Constructware, and all major parties involved in projects (A/E firms, contractors, consultants, etc.) will be required to undergo training and use Constructware as the standard means for communication on UK projects.
