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Design Services

Frequently Asked questions

     
 

 

  I need an estimate of furniture only. How can I get one?  
  If your project is “Furniture Only” contact any Design Services Interiors staff directly.  
     
  I need an estimate for construction likely to be less than $55,000. How can I get one?  
  Enter a Work Request on the UW Facilities website, fsworks@u.washington.edu . An Alterations Project Manager will be assigned to assist you.  
     
  I need an estimate for construction likely to be more than $55,000. How can I get one?  
  Enter your project into UW Tracker. For Tracker help contact Diane Otway, dotway@u.washington.edu . Your project will be assigned to our CPO Special Project Development (SPD) team. An CPO Project Manager will be assigned to assist you.  
     
  I need interior design assistance for color and material selection. Who do I contact?  
  Contact any Design Services Interiors staff directly.  
     
  I need an estimate and assistance with moving. Who do I contact?  
  Contact any Design Services Move Management staff directly.  
     
  When do I need to start my project?  
  Start early. Construction Projects requiring designs, permits, and multiple trade contractors may take from 3 months to over a year. Furniture, carpet, and cabinet orders may require long lead time for manufacture and cross country shipping  
     
  When I look at my building floor plan in SIMS the plan needs corrections. Who do I contact?  
  Contact Rob Kennedy, robcase@u.washington.edu at Design Services for floor plan updates.  
     
  My SIMS plan needs room numbering or room assignment updating. Who do I contact?  
  Contact Jeff Lynn, jefflinn@u.washington.edu or Sara Bottoms, juinta@u.washington.edu at Planning and Budgeting, Capital and Space Planning.