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U Construction serves as the University's in‑house general contractor and full‑service design and construction team for the Twin Cities campus. We manage medium‑scale construction projects by bringing together project managers, estimators, architects, engineers, and a full range of construction trades professionals to meet diverse project needs. Our team also includes Signs & Graphics and Locksmith Services, ensuring coordinated, high‑quality support across campus operations.
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Project Management
Our project managers oversee every stage of a U Construction project, working closely with you and your department from initial concept through completion. Core Services include:
Project Scoping
Estimating (Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) or Detailed)
Project Management
Scheduling
Design
FMdesign provides architectural and engineering design expertise to University departments and campus stakeholders. We support project requests routed through U Construction and assist partners with design needs, technical questions, and early-stage planning. Our team includes licensed architects and engineers working both internally and on contract.
Services include:
Professional designs services (planning, schematic design, full design services)
Building code analysis
ADA accessibility compliance reviews
Facility infrastructure assessments and feasibility studies
Building forensics services
Trades & Technical Services
Our Trades and Technical Services teams deliver hands-on expertise across a full range of building systems and construction disciplines. Skilled trades professionals support campus projects and daily operational needs through:
Carpentry
Electrical
HVAC
Laborers
Low Voltage
Masonry
Painting
Pipefitting
Plumbing
Sheet Metal
Additional services include:
Alarms and security systems
Service and maintenance work as requested
Locksmith Services
Locksmith Services
provides routine and emergency support for keys, cores, and cylinder repairs. Our team responds to repair needs and assists departments with new key requests.
For repair requests: contact the FM Call Center 612-624-2900
For new keys: work with your Department Facility Rep (DFR)
General inquires:
[email protected]
, 612-625-0376
Signs & Graphics
Signs & Graphics
provides interior, exterior and custom signage for campus buildings and departments. Our team offers consultations, creative solutions, and production services to meet a wide range of signage needs.
U Construction services are charged to departments on a time and materials basis. To request a construction project, please complete the
Project Request Application form.
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