What We Do
From a unique balance of historic architecture and new state-of-the-art and energy-efficient buildings, to its robust infrastructure, Duke University ranks in the top tier of campuses. Of its 1,300 acres, Duke Facilities Management is responsible for 537 acres, 20 million global square feet in 325 buildings, 200 miles of distributed water/sewer/storm-water utilities, 44 miles of sidewalk, 12 miles of roads.
Our campus stewardship includes Duke University's academic and library buildings, athletic facilities, grounds on its main Durham campus and the Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, NC. Our business units span multiple functional areas. The information below provides an overview of each one.
Planning and Design
The Office of Planning and Design (OPD) is responsible for integrated University planning initiatives as well as the design oversight of capital projects and renewal initiatives.
Project Management
The Office of Project Management (OPM) is responsible for facilitating project initiation, approvals, consultant selection, planning, design, construction and close out for all Duke University new construction, renovations, infrastructure/energy upgrades and major building maintenance initiatives.
Utilities and Engineering
Duke Utility and Engineering Services (DUES) is responsible for managing Duke’s complex utility infrastructure, managing the purchase and operation of energy resources, and providing specialized engineering and technical support to construction projects, service contracts and the University.
Energy and Resource Management
The Energy Management team is part of DUES and consists of building systems engineers, automation engineers, analysts, and technicians. These dedicated professionals continuously research and implement supply- and demand-side energy, water, and operational efficiency improvements, resource cost management strategies, and data management and analysis methods.
Landscape Services
Landscape Services is responsible for the comprehensive maintenance of 626 acres of campus landscape and hardscape for Duke University and Duke University Health System. Duke hosts a diverse and beautiful landscape comprised of quads, open lawns, athletic fields, gardens and plazas. Maintaining this landscape requires reseeding of lawns, tree replacement, pruning, planting and in-depth knowledge of horticulture to care for the variety of flowers and plants found around campus throughout all the seasons.
Facility Operations and Renewal
Facility Operations and Renewal is responsible for the responsive and efficient delivery of day-to-day maintenance and repair of university buildings and systems as well as the implementation of the university's renewal program to proactively maintain Duke's buildings.
University Environmental Services
University Environmental Services (UEVS) employs over 230 housekeepers responsible for the safe and effective cleaning of over 140 University buildings. Housekeepers work in a wide variety of spaces including labs, libraries, classrooms, offices, athletic and events venues.
Sanitation and Recycling
As part of UEVS, Sanitation and Recycling work together to promote proper waste management and reduction. They help manage solid waste and sustainability efforts at Duke while providing support for university-wide special events and routine preventative maintenance of sanitation and recycling equipment. Sanitation and Recycling also manage a composting operation to turn landscaping material into usable topsoil.