Capital Planning
Project Considerations

Following are some of the items that must be considered when generating a program statement. To expedite the planning process, please be prepared to discuss these items during the planning meetings.

ARCHITECTURAL

  1. Walls/Partitions
    • Drywall
    • Plaster
    • Masonry
      • Block
      • Brick
    • Accordion
    • De-mountable
  2. Insulation
    • Wall
    • Ceiling
  3. Wall Covering
  4. Paint
  5. Vinyl Tile
  6. Sheet Vinyl
  7. Carpet
  8. Terazzo
  9. Base
  10. Specialty Flooring
  11. Suspended Ceiling
  12. Plaster Ceiling
  13. Windows
  14. Doors
    • Vision Panel
    • Keying
    • Re-keying
    • Marlok System
    • Keypad Lock
  15. Door Hardware
  16. Entrances /Storefronts
  17. Cabinets
  18. Countertops
  19. Railings
  20. Bookshelves
  21. Custom Woodwork

EQUIPMENT / SPECIALTIES

  1. Whiteboards
  2. Tackboards
  3. Chalkboards
  4. Projector Screens
  5. AV Equipment
  6. Toilet
  7. Shower Partitions
  8. Mirrors
  9. Lockers
  10. Benches
  11. Storage Shelving
  12. Access Flooring
  13. Entry mats
  14. Coat rack
  15. Book rack
  16. Directories
  17. Kiosk
  18. Signs
  19. Lab Equipment
  20. Lab Casework
  21. Epoxy resin counter tops
  22. Food Service /  Kitchen Equipment
  23. Appliances
  24. Walk in Cooler
  25. Mailboxes
  26. Laundry Equipment
  27. Elevator
  28. Conveyor
  29. Controls/Instrumentation
  30. Security Camera
  31. Fire Extinguishers
  32. Fire alarm system
  33. Computers
  34. Network printers
  35. Fax
  36. Copier
  37. TV
  38. Safe

FURNISHINGS

  1. Window Treatments
  2. Fixed/Movable Seating
  3. Office Furniture
  4. File Cabinets
  5. Modular Office Furniture
  6. Lab Furniture - Display Cases - Bookcase Shelving 

MECHANICAL

  1. Window A/C
  2. Central A/C
  3. Package AC Unit
  4. Temperature Controls
  5. Humidity Controls
  6. Ductwork
  7. Diffusers/Grilles
  8. Exhaust Fans
  9. Fume Hoods
  10. Boiler
  11. Water Heater
  12. Equipment Cooling Unit

ELECTRICAL

  1. Power Supply
  2. Lighting Fixtures
  3. Motion Detector
  4. Receptacles
  5. GFCI Receptacles
  6. Power Other Than 120V
  7. Data Outlets (computers & printers)
  8. Voice Outlets (telephone & fax)
  9. BG1 Card
  10. Dedicated Circuits
  11. Power Poles
  12. Clock
  13. Fire Alarm
  14. Emergency Lighting
  15. Exit devices
  16. Exterior lighting
  17. Wireless internet access
  18. Smoke Detector   
  19. Generator
  20. Uninterruptible power supply

PLUMBING 

  1. Domestic Water
  2. Distilled Water 
  3. Air, Gas, Vacuum
  4. Sink Fixtures
  5. Slopsink
  6. Toilet Fixtures
  7. Water fountain
  8. Drain/Vent
  9. Fire Sprinkler System
  10. Backflow valves

EXTERIOR

  1. Landscaping 
  2. Parking
  3. HC Parking
  4. Pavement marking
  5. Parking barriers (blocks)
  6. Sidewalks 
  7. Curbs 
  8. Ramps
  9. Signs
  10. Railing 
  11. Fencing 
  12. Benches
  13. Kiosk
  14. Flagpole
  15. Emergency Telephone 
  16. Security Camera
  17. Loading Dock
  18. Roofing
  19. Waterproofing

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 

  1. Demolition Noise / Dust
  2. Space allocation / requirements 
  3. Space use and occupancy 
  4. Relationship to other spaces/departments
  5. Moves and/or relocations during construction period 
  6. Temporary office space 
  7. Special Events 
  8. Life & Safety Issues 
  9. Asbestos/HM Removal 
  10. Reception area 
  11. Utility closet 
  12. Mop closet 
  13. Storage Room 
  14. Security system/Access control
  15. Cable TV – Telephone 
  16. Intercom
  17. PA System
  18. Sound System 
  19. Door bell 
  20. Vending 
  21. Deliveries
  22. Accessibility (ADA)
  23. Egress
  24. Energy Conscious Design