Facilities Planning & Development, part of the University of ºüÀêÉÙÅ® System Office of Finance, supports all campuses in the planning, design and construction of facilities. Our mission is to help the University maximize resources, reduce risk and deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective projects.
Explore Facilities Planning and Development
Explore Facilities Planning and Development
Architects & Engineers
Find the University of ºüÀêÉÙÅ® System’s Consultant Procedures and Design Guidelines Manual, which defines the policies, design standards and minimum requirements for all UM projects.
Building Inspections & Inventory
Find essential program documents, forms and code determinations that guide building inspections across the University of ºüÀêÉÙÅ® System, along with annual building inventory and facilities needs reports.
Capital Planning & Project Delivery
Explore campus‑specific capital projects — including major improvements, infrastructure upgrades and long‑range initiatives — planned across the UM System. Find key resources, approval pathways and submission timelines.
Construction Bids
Access the University’s construction bid and request for qualifications (RFQ) announcement center and subscribe to the mailing list to receive bid announcements.
Contract Requirements
Access the UM System’s required standards, agreements and compliance documents for planning, design and construction. Find general conditions, consultant tools and construction contract forms.
Project Systems & Tools (Unity Construct)
Find everything you need to work in Unity Construct (Unity Construct) — the UM System’s construction project management system — including resources and login details for staff and external partners.
Facilities Planning & Development Contacts
| Contact | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Charles D. Bouse Jr. | Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Development | (573) 882-9350 |
| Tom French | UM System Building Official | (573) 341-4623 |
| Butch Garrett | Prevailing Wage Coordinator | (573) 864-0921 |
| Jody Miller | University Architect | (573) 884-8912 |
| Vickie Moore | Capital Budget Analyst | (573) 882-1477 |
| John Neal | Associate Director for Construction Operations | |
| Greg Neuner | University Engineer | (573) 882-7556 |
| Philip Thunhorst | UM System Building Official | (573) 882-4766 |
| David Maunu | Trimble Administrator | (573) 882-0712 |
| Marcia Walker | Contract Specialist | (573) 884-2165 |
| Toni Williams | Business Support Specialist | (573) 882-7050 |
| General Questions | (573) 882-2321 | |
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| General Questions for Unity Construct | ||
| Procurement Prevailing Wage |
Our Responsibilities
We serve as the University’s building code authority (AHJ) and contracting officer for design and construction.
Our responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining University design and construction standards, policies, procedures and contract documents
- Providing technical and policy guidance to campus staff
- Preparing and reviewing materials for the Board of ºüÀêÉÙÅ® for all facility‑related projects requiring approval
- Administering and enforcing the University’s prevailing wage policy
- Supporting collaboration, education and innovation among campus facilities teams
We also coordinate key planning and reporting efforts, including:
- Preparing facilities‑related reports
- Managing the annual capital project plans
- Leading the submission of the annual state capital appropriations request
- Serving as the University’s liaison with state agencies on facilities and capital budgeting issues
Campus Master Plans
Campus Master Plans
The University of ºüÀêÉÙÅ® System is committed to building vibrant, resilient, future‑focused campuses that support learning, research and community engagement across the state. Each of our four universities — Mizzou, UMKC, ºüÀêÉÙÅ® S&T and UMSL — develops a comprehensive master plan to guide long‑term physical growth and ensure that facilities, infrastructure and spaces align with strategic goals.