Physical Plant
The University of Manitoba's Physical Plant Department has the great pleasure of invting you to the 45th Western Canadian Physical Plant Administrators Conference (WCUPPA) to be held in Winnipeg from September 12 - 14, 2012. The University of Manitoba is the region's largest university with our beautiful 233-hectare main campus bordering the banks of the Red River in south Winnipeg.
Winnipeg is located in the heart of the country, and the conference setting is The Forks, which is an historic meeting place at the junction of the Red and Assinboine Rivers.
This year's conference theme is "Changing Skylines" and we are very excited to extend an invitation to visit our City and our Campuses to showcase many of our recent projects. Our committee is working very hard to prepare a conference and technical program, which will provide an opportunity to share ideas, exchange information, and collaborate with many Physical Plant and Facilties staff from across Western Canada.
On behalf of the WC UPPA 2012 planning committee, I am very pleased to extend an invitation to you and your partners to attend this year's conference. I hope you will make every effort to join us in Winnipeg and look forward to welcoming you to Friendly Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba.
Sincerely,
Brian J. Rivers
Director, Physical Plant
WC UPPA 2012 Organizing Committee
STRATEGIC RESOURCE PLAN
PHYSICAL PLANT DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
March 2011 Update
The Physical Plant Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses, Glenlea Research Station, Delta Marsh and Star Lake Field Stations, and the President’s residence. The Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses contain more than 100 buildings with a total area in excess of 6.38 million gross square feet. The Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses consists of over 575 acres, of which 316 acres is developed land. Physical Plant has a full time baseline funded staff of 321 staff and a full time income funded staff of 63.
In 2010/11, Physical Plant was responsible for the administration and management of $45 million in operations and utilities, $3.02 million in Renovations and Equipment Capital, $1.38 million in Indirect Costs of Research projects, and approximately $100 million in Infrastructure projects, Knowledge Infrastructure Program (KIP) projects, and major construction/renovation projects.
During the upcoming planning period, the design and construction for Project Domino will be well underway, and several of the KIP projects and other new construction will add considerable new square footage. In addition, the University takes possession of the 120-acre Southwood Golf Course property in November 2011.
Mission Statement:
To provide, maintain and optimize physical resources and environments through the integration of people, technology, and innovative work practices in order to support and promote the University’s mission and goals.
Vision Statement:
To provide the optimum physical environment necessary to enhance the University of Manitoba's position as a great research-intense institution, and as a leader in its commitment to the education of a broad sector of society.
Values:
Physical Plant is committed to providing service excellence and has adopted an attitude of stewardship, pride in workmanship, and loyalty to the University.
We strive to be accountable and fiscally responsible to our customers. We adapt to the changing needs of the University Community and the world around us in terms of technology, processes, and strategies. We are committed to a safe work environment and provide accessibility to staff and students.
Our people are our most valuable resources, and we support personal and professional development, empowerment, and communication. Above all, we value honesty, integrity and respect in our workplace and in our dealings with others.
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