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.
The University of Kentucky’s 8th annual Thrift Shop Pop Up marked one of its most successful years yet, with a record-setting 1,893 pounds of items donated and more than 330 students stopping by to “shop” for free clothing, shoes and accessories.
BBN Tackles Plastic, an initiative aimed at reducing campus plastic waste through the collection of plastic bags, is expanding into select campus residence halls. The project, created by Shayna Bassi, a UK Recycling intern and communication science and disorders senior in the College of Health Sciences, has been integral at removing plastic bags from campus landfill waste.
Interior Design Services, a small two-person team in Facilities Management, helps shape nearly every space at the University of Kentucky. From bustling student lounges to dynamic classrooms and functional office spaces, all campus furniture is curated by Shareese Malone, university interior designer, KYCID, and Sarah Baker, interior designer project managersenior, NCIDQ, AUID.
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 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.
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.
Facilities Management Shared Services include the Office of Sustainability, the Facilities Management Personnel Office, and related services.
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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.