In November, Assistant Director of Campus Services DeAnthony Thomas, Refuse Collector/Driver
Justin Luera and Facilities Communications Manager Erica Vazquez had the opportunity
to engage with over 120 students at Black Elementary in Aldine Independent School
District on the various career opportunities within Facilities/Construction Management
at University of Houston.
Staff members from the Facilities/Construction department attended the 2024 Texas
College & University Facilities Professionals Conference (TCUF) from September 25
– September 27. This year’s theme was Live, Learn and Play. Attendees engaged in various
workshops that included topics related to how facilities and staff in higher education
can balance wellness, knowledge and growth.
Since 2018, Facilities/Construction Management has held an annual University of Houston
System Facilities Forum that invites facilities departments from within the UH System to congregate, collaborate, and exchange ideas to better serve their universities.
On May 23, Facilities/Construction Management hosted their annual department lunch
and awards celebration. Over 300 guests attended the celebration at the Student Center
South Houston Room including F/CM staff, campus partners and building coordinators.
The FIXIT Service Request system received a major upgrade two years ago to a new CMMS
software from AssetWorks and in that short time, the UH Facilities/Construction Management department has become experts in managing the
software data and how it can be used.
University of Houston staff members from the Facilities/Construction Management department
attended the 2024 TAPPA Educational Conference and Business Partner Fair in San Marcos,
Texas from April 7 – April 9.
In September 2023, an exciting new recognition program was implemented to recognize
Facilities/Construction Management teams working together to achieve the strategic
mission of both the University of Houston and Facilities/Construction Management.
This December, University of Houston faculty and staff will close their office doors
and head home to spend time with loved ones. However, while we are all recharging,
there may be energy wasted in our campus buildings. Remember to power-down before
leaving for the holiday break!
UH System Facilities leaders and business partners gathered to collaborate, network
and gain knowledge at the 2023 UHS Facilities Forum. This year’s theme was “Breaking
Barriers with Dream Teams.” The two-day event was attended by members of staff across
University of Houston System.
Facilities/Construction Management’s Strategic Plan is now available. The F/CM Strategic
Goals were developed from team members representing all areas of the department.
Under the sprawling 600-plus acres of the University of Houston campus – beneath the
trees, buildings, fountains and our feet — three miles of tunnels exist unseen and
yet essential to University operations.
The University of Houston’s John M. O’Quinn Law Building and the College of Medicine
Building received national recognition this spring by being awarded Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at the Silver and Gold levels.
On May 25, F/CM hosted their annual department lunch. During this time together, appreciation
was given for the hard work accomplished throughout the fiscal year. Recognition was
given to the team members who participated in the Leadership Education and Development
Program in 2022, team members who successfully completed the CPR/First Aid course
since it began in April, and the 2023 Strategic Teams were also announced.
University of Houston staff members from the Facilities/Construction Management department
attended the 2023 TAPPA Educational Conference and Business Partner Fair in Denton,
Texas. TAPPA is a non-profit organization that promotes common interest, proficiency,
and professionalism in college and university facilities operations.
Our latest issue of the ‘Facilities in Review’ magazine is now available. This publication
is presented from the department of Facilities/Construction Management (F/CM) and
is produced by Facilities Communications.
A new team, the Cougar Access Control Services, was formed at the beginning of 2023
to create a one-stop shop for anything and everything related to access where keys
or cards are required.
Facilities/Construction Management, Parking and Transportation, the University of
Houston Police Department, UH Athletics, Fire & Life Safety, and other UH departments invited Houston-area community partners to campus in February to launch
a new program aimed at helping the university facilitate better partnership collaboration
from a logistics standpoint.
The University of Houston Facilities/Construction Management and the University of
Houston Police Department continue to clean up the bicycle racks to maintain an adequate
number of bicycle parking spaces on campus and maintain the overall aesthetics of
our campus.
Facilities Services is one of four units within Facilities/Construction Management.
Although the main way to contact FIXIT is always through the 4 Ways to FIXIT
This December, University of Houston faculty and staff will close their office doors
and head home to spend time with loved ones. However, while we are all recharging,
there may be energy wasted in our campus buildings. Remember to power-down before
leaving for the holiday break!
Each year, Facilities Services organizes a Ride-Out Team. These dedicated indivdiuals
are responsible for staying on campus when there is an emergency weather situation.
Facilities/Construction Management continues to create an environment of accessibility
by ensuring appropriate standards for new construction with regards to the Texas Accessibility
Standards (TAS).
In August, the FIXIT Service Request system received a major upgrade. Facilities/Construction
Management changed from the software that was over a decade old to a new software.
University of Houston Facilities/Construction Management has over 125 in-house custodians
and close to the same number of contract custodians. This is the largest team within
the department and is led by Senior Director Liliana Simmonds.