March 24, 2014
Construction Strategic Sourcing: develop capability with unified purchasing group
- Met with Purchasing regarding tracking and reporting savings/avoided costs.
- Strategic sourcing contract signed with furniture vendor.
- On-call roofing contract sent to selected contractors for review.
- On-call mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) proposals under review for shortlisting.
Financial Management Best Practices: design processes to enhance KU’s buying power
- No new updates
Construction Management Best Practices: develop Unit and integrate with KU Master Plan
- Master plan executive summary completed and presented to KBOR and campus community. Final report in process of being completed.
- Continued planning/programming for selected master plan projects.