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Facilities Management is a service organization composed of units that plan, construct, manage, operate and maintain the physical assets (buildings, grounds and utility systems) of the university. Our mission is to provide a physical environment in which staff, faculty and students can achieve excellence in teaching, learning, research and public service.

2025 Sustainability Showcase celebrates campus changemakers

The annual Sustainability Showcase, recently presented by the Office of Sustainability, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment and the Office of Undergraduate Research, was a celebration of the incredible sustainability work happening across the University of Kentucky campus.

UK Grounds Helps Honors Students Bring Pollinator Garden from Concept to Completion

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 14, 2024) — Through a partnership with UK Grounds in Facilities Management and the Lewis Honors College, honors students recently transformed the space between the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College and The 90 into a pollinator garden, replacing non-native grasses and shrubs with vibrant native species.

UK Chemistry-Physics Building recognized for architectural excellence

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2025) Filled with natural light, open gathering areas and state-of-the-art research labs, the newly renovated Chemistry-Physics Building at the University of Kentucky has become a vibrant center for learning and discovery — a transformation now celebrated by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Kentucky.

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Campus

Campus Facilities Management provides cost effective and responsive service for maintenance and operation of facilities, grounds, utility services, and other related support functions that support the instructional, research, and public service functions of the University of Kentucky.

Campus Facilities Management support services include maintenance and operation of facilities, grounds, utility services, minor renovations, and related services.

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Planning, Design & Construction

Planning Design and Construction is responsible for planning and executing the university's construction plan.  We assist in creating the master plan of capital improvements, hire the architects and engineers to design the planned renovations and new construction projects, and manage the entire planning, design, and construction process.  We liaise with our university clients and project stakeholders to ensure their needs are met along the way.

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Healthcare

Facilities Management Healthcare (FMHC) provides high quality, professional facilities services to support the healthcare, research, and educational programs of the University of Kentucky Healthcare complex through innovative and cost effective preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, renovations and life safety initiatives.

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Shared Services

Facilities Management Shared Services include the Office of Sustainability, the Facilities Management Personnel Office, and related services.

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Utilities & Energy Management

As Energy Stewards for the University of Kentucky, Utilities & Energy Management's mission is to provide safe, reliable and resilient utility and energy services to our campus community, with a commitment to sustainability and customer service.

UEM takes pride in fostering an agile team culture where effective, efficient and innovative solutions are valued.

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