Design and Construction Services

Construction v. Maintenance

UC Legal and UC Procurement examine the subtle but critical distinctions between Construction and Maintenance.

Presentation Materials | UCOP YouTube video of Presentation Link

2019 Buy Clean California and Balcony Bill – Free Webinar

This webinar covers new statutory requirements for campus’ the passage of both the Buy California Clean Act and The Balcony Bill. Download this helpful hand out and learn more about how new legislation impacts campus programs, and next steps. Inquire about AIA CES credit.

Presentation Materials

Automatic Fire Extinguishing Certification – Free Webinar

Fire Sprinklers on UC Campuses: What you need to know! New Fire Sprinklers Regulations! – from the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Free one day webinar offered twice. Are you confused by latest UCOP Fire Sprinkler Memo issued December 20th 2018? Want more information? CPI is here to offer assistance. Fire Sprinklers on the UC Campus: Here’s what you need to know! What this means for UC staff: • How does OSFM Bulletin 17-002 New Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems Certification issued May 25, 2017 apply to UC staff? What this means for UC construction contracting: • How does OSFM certification impact bidding? And specifications documents? • What type of projects require OSFM certification? • Who verifies OSFM certifications?

Presentation Materials | Webinar Recording Link

CALGreen/LEEDv4 Workshop 2018

The UC/CSU/Utility Energy Efficiency Partnership offered a free, full-day workshop on what is new in CALGreen/LEED v4. The presentation was given at UCI and UCSF and was open to staff and faculty from UC and CSU Campuses. Attendees learned how the code development process impacts the way we implement energy efficiency and sustainability goals in green buildings. Presenters discussed what is new in CALGreen and LEED v4 by reviewing case studies, reviewing code and guideline language, and open question and answer opportunities. Speakers included Kyle Pickett from Urban Fabrick and Emilie Hagen from Atelier Ten, with additional speakers from UCOP’s Design and Construction Services and Sustainability teams.

Presentation Materials

Offsite Modular Building Systems Construction Link

Full-scale modular construction has proven time and again to reduce schedules, waste, and final costs. Attend our one day CPI event where you will hear from a variety of industry professionals about the benefits and solutions of what it takes to leverage an off-site construction strategy.

Conflict Resolution & Negotiations Link

This course delivers valuable insight into how to be a more effective negotiator. Through lectures and interactive exercises, participants will learn and practice useful negotiation strategies to help them turn conflict into agreement. The course will provide 5.0 hours of continuing education units for your AIA membership.

Whole Building Performance Targets Link

This half-day workshop focuses on unpacking how to use whole-building energy performance targets throughout a building’s design, construction and operations. This course will cover how to develop benchmark-equivalent values for new buildings or major retrofits using other existing buildings and data sources together.

Schedule of Values: More Valuable Than You Think! Link

In this webinar, the Gordian Group will share the best tips and tricks in reviewing the Schedule of Values, one of the most important document in the Job Order Contracting process.

JOC Schedule of Values Review PDF | CSI’s MasterFormat PDF

Revised Seismic Safety Policy - Overview and Compliance

What's changed, and what's the same? In this webinar, Design & Construction Services at OP and Office of General Counsel present on the most current seismic safety policy and compliance procedures and the formation of UC’s inaugural Seismic Advisory Board.

Seismic Safety Policy PowerPoint PDF

Small Projects, Big Deal! - A Small Projects Training Link

Join CPI, OGC, The Gordian Group, and campus representatives for a full day training in small and repetitive projects. Speakers will lay out all the available options and talk about different contracts associated with them. Speakers will also share their expertise, top tips, and best practices for these project types. You’ll even try your hand at some small projects scenarios during an interactive breakout session.

2016 UC Integrated Capital Strategies Summit Link

UCOP Capital Asset Strategies & Finance (CAS&F) is organizing a cross discipline integrated conference – The UC Integrated Capital Strategies Summit – to include the many groups that contribute to the development and operations of campus facilities. We anticipate participation from many professional disciplines from all campuses, medical centers, and unique UC entities that invest in and manage our built environment.

CADeNs-Part 1

For part 1 of the series, we’ll cover programming and financing a project. Hear from you campus colleagues and from OP. We’ll help outline the process, policies and the “what”. And also bring in expertise in answering the “what” with the “how”.

2019 California Access Compliance Workshop

Training will be provided by the California Division of State Architect, Sue Moe and UCOP, Josephine Ortega on access regulations in the California Building Code, UCOP Facilities Manual and Campus request on Special Topics to address laboratories, electrical vehicle charging stations, lactation facilities, gender inclusive restrooms, baby diaper changing stations, self-evaluation and transition plans. The course will satisfy California State licensure requirements and provide 5.0 hours of HSW continuing education units for your AIA membership.

General Conditions Decoded: Webinar B- Site Conditions

CPI and OGC presented the second part of this six-part webinar series with Vini Bhargava of UCOP and Holly St. John of OGC. This webinar covers differing and unforeseen site conditions, indemnity issues and much more.

Vini Bhargava Link

UC Physical and Environmental Planner's Conference

This annual meeting of UC campus planners was held on UC Merced campus at the Kolligian Library.

General Conditions Decoded: Webinar A- Articles 1-3

CPI and OGC offer a six-part general webinar series with hosts captain Vini Bhargava of UCOP and colonel Holly St. John of OGC. This webinar was focused on Articles 1-3. Whether you’re just starting your UC career or have not looked at these general conditions for a while, or if you’ve never read them you must not miss this course.

Vini Bhargava Link

Design Build Basics Link

This training program was presented by Craig Unger of the Design Build Institute of America. If you want further information, please visit the linked website

Multiple Repetitive Small Projects (MRSP) – aka Mrs. P or Mr. SP Link

The Gordian Group, OGC and OP offered a full day training in THREE familiar locations discussing details about what’s new in the UC Job Order Contracting world; where The Gordian Group (Or JOC service software provider) may demonstrate the most value; your JOC options;and much more.

Working with the CM at Risk Project Delivery Method Link

This training program was co-presented by UCOP's Construction Services, UCSF's Michael Bade, UCSD's Jim Gillie, UCLA's Kip Baker, UCSB's Jack Wolever, CSU Chancellor's Office Jim Sowerbrower and Jim Hoffman. It was held in Oakland and Irvine.

2013 Energy Code: T24 California Energy Code for Renovations, Alterations, Additions, and Energy Efficiency Projects Link

Staff from UC Davis, California Energy Commission and PG&E presented to UC and CSU staff on the new energy code as it applies to commercial buildings.

UC Physical and Environmental Planner's Workshop Link

This annual program for UC physical and environmental planners was held on UC Davis.

Contract Administrator's Workshop Link

This is a program by invitation to UC construction contract managers. They set the agenda. It was held on UC Davis at the Buehler Alumni Center.

Storm Water Management Requirements for Operations, Maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects Link

The current policies and regulations on managing storm water compliance for new construction. The webinar is available - please click on the title. It will automatically download to the folder set up by IT or yourself. Double click on it to decompress the folder. Then, double click on the Stormwater folder. This will open it up.

Successful Capital Program Development Link

This CPI took the learner through the process of developing an overall capital program. Although capital planners gleaned quite a bit from this session, it also focused for project managers and facility staff.

Smart Labs for UC and CSU Campuses: How to Safely Cut Your Laboratory Energy Use in Half

This program will be held at UC Irvine in CalIT 2.

Benchmark-based, Whole Building, Energy Performance Targets

This program was held in Southern and Northern California (UCI and UCM).

UC Real Estate Roundtable

This program was held in downtown Oakland at the 5 Star Conference Center in the Paramount Room.

Central Plant Strategies Workshop

Attend the UC Central Plant Workshop to gain new insight, discuss strategies, network with colleagues, identify new resources, and to help frame your campus central plant challenge. Come debate the benefits and challenges of biogas, electrification, cogeneration, flux capacitors, and more. Come hear from each campus, learn of UC energy procurement strategies, discuss the climate action plan, and share your thoughts. Come, be informed, and to inform others.

Presentation Materials Link

UC CPI – Demystifying the Certificate of Insurance

This was a free webinar sponsored by Risk Services.

Integrated Project Delivery/Controlling Construction Costs Link

This program was held on UC San Francisco and UC Los Angeles campuses. Greg McKinnon of Hemming Morse Inc. and Sandra Beck of UC San Francisco discussed controlling construction costs and applying the concepts to Integrated Project Delivery method.