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Facilities Information has relocated our operations center to a more modern space within Mendenhall A. The operations center is the central hub for Facilities to monitor campus systems actively. This new space provides enhanced situational awareness of campus activities, events, outages, and external factors such as weather. The expansion will… read more
The Union+ Maintenance Team maintains the buildings that empower and support students, such as the Student Union, Askew Student Life Center, The Globe, Student Services Building, and more! The team brings diverse skills to the Union+ zone and is well-equipped to tackle any maintenance issue staff may present. Whether it is a routine inspection,… read more
Florida State University's campus is well known for its iconic grounds with the Southern Live Oak being one of its crown jewels. As winter turns to spring in Tallahassee, Live Oaks begin shedding their leaves. Individual Live Oak trees shed their leaves at various times- often weeks apart. However, the spring leaf shedding is currently at its peak… read more
Planning, Design, and Construction will transition to a new organizational structure aimed at undertaking the most extensive capital improvement portfolio in Florida State University's history. Considering workload and campus partner satisfaction, Planning, Design, and Construction is pleased to announce three new roles. Mike Materna has accepted… read more
Florida State University Facilities is happy to announce that Joel Van Ravenswaay has been selected as the Director of Facilities Maintenance. With a trades career of over three decades and over twenty years of experience in university facilities management, he will serve as a key steward of the physical systems supporting the University's… read more
As students returned to residence halls after Winter break to gear up for the Spring Semester, FSU Facilities Department and University Housing prepared to implement a new Service Level Agreement (SLA). This collaborative agreement, which took effect on January 5th, outlines the custodial and maintenance services provided by Facilities to Housing… read more
Seminole Boosters unveiled the Flaumenhaft Family Gate of Florida State University's Doak Campbell Stadium on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023. The 3'x12' sign is composed of aluminum and features cast aluminum letters bearing the family's name. Florida State University Facilities' Master Craftsman Studio oversaw the design and installation of the… read more
Ragans Residence Hall is an apartment-style dorm on the west of campus comprised of four buildings with a shared lobby. Facilities Design recently completed updated finishes to the lobby, including flooring, carpet, and paint. The Ragan lobby experiences heavy traffic as it is occupied year-round and serves as a contact point for residents and… read more
The new 850-square-foot storage facility along the home stretch of Mike Long Track is situated between the grandstand and restrooms. Completed in Fall 2023, it establishes a centralized equipment space for Men's and Women's Track and Field. The installation's purpose is two-fold: it increases storage capacity while creating additional space at The… read more
Bordering Landis Green to the south and sharing the same name, Landis Hall is an essential figure in the heart of Florida State's campus. Home to 400 honors students, University Housing requested a furniture replacement for Landis Hall's common areas, such as study rooms, kitchens, and lounges. The Facilities Design group collaborated with… read more