At UK, campus construction projects are more than just buildings. They are carefully planned, designed and managed endeavors that shape the future of education, research and student life. Behind every new residence hall, classroom, healthcare facility or research space is a dedicated Facilities Management team in Planning, Design, and Construction working together with UK leadership and campus stakeholders to turn vision into reality.
The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital expansion project is moving forward with innovation and collaboration at the heart of its design process. In a recent design session hosted by the architect's design team, UK HealthCare, Capital Project Management in Facilities Management, and stakeholders gathered to refine the layout of new operating rooms (ORs) using an innovative approach: 3D-printed, to-scale models of hospital equipment and furniture.
Major construction projects, featuring new construction and renovations, are underway across campus, signaling a period of transformation aimed at enhancing the overall student and patient experience. Here are updates on some of the construction projects happening across UK’s central campus.
From logistics to labor, signage to sustainability, and everything in between, the Facilities Management team made a lasting first impression for thousands of Wildcats and their families.