Space Services
Design and Construction Management's Space Management & Project Development team is here to help your coordinate your. Whether you're looking to release underutilized space for budget credits manage room assignments or improve the utilization of a room, SMPD can help identify and implement a solution that works for you.
Space Release Program & Other Space Initiatives
Departments can now permanently release assignable space for budget credits. If your department has space in mind but you’re unsure if this program is the right fit, send us an email at [email protected]. We’ll find a solution that works for you.
How it works
- Identify a minimum of 2,500 SF that you can permanently release.
- Make sure you don't need the space for at least five years.
- Earn an incentive of $10 per SF for up to three years.
- Gain free access to SMASH the Stash
Qualifications
- Be located on the Davis campus or in the city of Davis
- Be centrally funded (department-funded space is not eligible)
- Offer space in a contiguous block, with a minimum of 2,500 assignable square feet
- Space includes its own entrance
- Space is in usable condition or requires minimal repair
- Additional details
- The incentive amounts to a minimum budget credit of $25,000 each year for three years and can be used at the discretion of a dean or vice chancellor. Up to 60% of standard per-person moving costs would also be covered centrally. Units who make a request for comparable space within five years will be expected to pay back any funds received.
Start Now
Begin by filling out the Project Initiation Request form. The form requires the signature of a dean, vice chancellor or other designee.
FacilitiesLink and Space Data
SMPD administers FacilitiesLink — the university’s campus space database. FacilitiesLink is used to manage and document information about the assignment, use, function and occupancy of rooms in buildings on and off campus. This data is used for daily operations and for planning, analysis and reporting.
Access Space Data Files (only accessible to UC Davis employees)
Campus Space Allocation and Assignment Guidelines
Space is allocated to Deans, Vice Chancellors and Vice Provosts by the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor per campus Space Policy, PPM 360-21. Space may be further assigned to department chairs and others to manage appropriately to support the University’s mission and strategic goals. The following guidelines should be followed to ensure that space is used most efficiently and equitably throughout campus.
If you need assistance evaluating your allocated space or determining the best utilization of that space, please reach out to Space Management, [email protected].