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Welcome to the Construction Planning Department

Introduction

Following passage of Measure A in November 2005, Chancellor Galatolo and staff began to explore alternative methods of improving program management in CIP 2, focusing primarily on using an internal Construction Planning team, rather than outsourcing construction related planning services.

The objective for starting a Construction Planning team within the District is primarily to improve the quality of the planning process and to foster better, quicker decision making. Further objectives allow the District to decrease the amount of outsourcing in CIP 2, to add value and service to the District and the Colleges, to meet the Board Goals of fiscal year 2006-2007, and to retain cost savings to CIP 2. By having District employees provide planning services there will be a higher level of loyalty and commitment. After five years of experience, the District realized that employees, who are committed to the goals of this institution, are better equipped to deliver construction planning. The CPD will help decrease turnover of project managers and staff during the six year period of CIP2 and will bring passionate individuals devoted to improving the facilities of our colleges for the betterment of all constituencies, including students, staff, faculty, and the community.

The CPD will better provide an exchange of ideas and information. As employees of the District the CPD will be able to communicate more effectively than an outside planning organization with the campus constituency and advocate for faculty, students and staff. The department will be better equipped to bridge communication to contractors, architects, planners, engineers and other specialty consultants, working toward the goal of planning that serves the needs of our colleges. Further, the CPD intends to bring a quicker, better, faster program that provides us with the best value for our money.

Mission Statement

CPD’s mission is to make each campus a special place. Through better planning the CPD will help improve the quality of our educational experience by delivering world-class facilities that will enable our students to obtain the richest educational experience possible.