Frequently Asked Questions
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- How would I get a good sense of what this year's Capital Plan looks like?
- Please review the Capital Plan (pdf) where you will find the Budget Book chapter on the Capital Plan. This is our public document describing Stanford's Capital Plan.
- Is there a document that tells me about the Capital Plan process?
- Please see our Capital Plan presentation, "Integrated Capital Planning: A Case Study from Stanford University" This presentation outlines our annual Capital Plan process. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
- What do I do if I need space?
- Space requests should be made on the Space Request Form (pdf). As a result of the request, DCPSM may do a utilization study based on the space request, as a way of problemsolving and/or researching new ideas.
- Where can I learn how to fill out a Form 1?
- Please go to the Form 1 page for a description of how to fill out a Form 1. If you have questions after reading this material, feel free to contact Craig Tanaka at ctanaka@stanford.edu or 650.723.6447.
- Is there a policy about what kind of projects are eligible for facilities reserve?
- Please go to the Facilities Reserve Guideline page for more information.
- What space policies should I be aware of?
- Please review the Policies page.
- Where can I hear more about the space charge?
- Please review the Space Charge presentation (pdf) given to the Board of Trustees. This presentation outlines the Space Charge program. For additional information, contact Joanna Heringer at joannah@stanford.edu or 650.723.7653
- What is the new furniture program?
- Please see Stanford's Workplace Furniture Program and Guidelines (pdf) presentation. This presentation summarizes the new furniture program at Stanford. For further information, please contact your DPM project manager.
- I've heard about the Space Guidelines. Are they something I need to be thinking about?
- Please see Space and Furniture Planning Guidelines (pdf). If you have any questions, contact Craig Tanaka at ctanaka@stanford.edu or 650.723.6447
- What do I need to know about Stanford's furniture program and guidelines?
- Please see Stanford's Furniture and Workplace Program (pdf) program. For additional information, please contact your DPM project manager.
- Do I need to be worried about the space charge for the school I'm working with?
- You should talk with the school about how their planning might affect the Space Charge. For more information on the Space Charge, read the Space Charge Presentation (pdf) given to Stanford's Board of Trustees . For questions, contact Joanna Heringer at joannah@stanford.edu or 650.723.7653.
- Is there a University policy about putting modulars on the campus?
- Please see the Modular Buildings/Trailer Policy (pdf) for more information and guidelines about modulars on campus.
- I've heard about the Form 1 system. Is this something I should know about?
- As a consultant, you will not need to fill out or open Form 1s. This is up to LBRE and your school clients.
- Where can I find out about Stanford @ Porter Drive?
- Please go to Stanford@Porter Drive.
