Reorganized Non-Capital Construction team continues to serve the Virginia Tech community

Alex Garner

7 Jun 2024

A large yellow crane is parked outside of Sterrett Center to deliver a new AC unitt. — New AC units are delivered to Sterrett Center. Photo by Noah Alderman for Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech’s Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities continually works to enhance the university’s campuses and support the Hokie community. The latest update within the division is no exception.

Starting this summer, the Renovations team will transition to the Non-Capital Construction team. This shift incorporates the Minor Modifications team into the larger group. This organizational update streamlines and aligns resources to create a better customer experience under a unified team. In this new structure, many customer-funded projects will benefit from the oversight of the Non-Capital Construction team.

The updated team of nearly 50 people will include employees from Building Trades, formerly Building Services; Pathway Enhancement Crew; Moving and Hauling; Non-Capital Project Management, formerly Renovations; Quality Assurance Quality Control; Sign Shop; and Minor Modifications.

Benefits to the university community

The Non-Capital Construction team will work closely with the Virginia Tech community to ensure comprehensive quality assurance and customer service across all projects, spanning from the initial stages to completion.

The continuity of service to customers remains a priority for the division. To facilitate improved customer satisfaction, Jim McDaniel, minor modifications project manager, will have an increased support team while retaining his role as the primary interface with customers. This bolstered team will support the progress of customer-funded projects and place customer service as a top priority. Examples of customer-funded projects include the painting of offices, research lab retrofits, and the replacement of carpet in suites.

Minor Modifications will continue to oversee both renovation projects and traditional minor modifications while being classified as one of the maintenance shops. This transition is aimed at increasing the responsiveness and efficiency of project delivery.

The Sign Shop will remain unchanged, ensuring continuity and familiarity in service delivery.

A classroom with red amphitheater style seating — Renovations were recently completed in 2150 Torgersen Hall. Photo by Noah Alderman for Virginia Tech.

Students sit at tables to study in Torgersen Bridge. The carpet has been freshly replaced by the renovations team. — Torgersen Bridge has new carpet. Photo by Noah Alderman for Virginia Tech.

How to work with us

For customers in need of a project with Non-Capital Construction, the process starts with the submission of a requisition in HokieMart. It's advisable to initiate this process as early as possible to secure a spot in the queue and expedite project progress. Once a requisition has been submitted in HokieMart to Virginia Tech Facilities Services for $1, a work order will be created and a team member will reach out to schedule a consultation.