1. CFI John R Evans Leaders Fund Construction/Renovation

2. Who Should Be Concerned About This?
ALL CFI APPLICANTS
Even if applicants do not anticipate that renovation/construction will be required for their project, applicants must discuss the requested infrastructure and space where it is to be housed with U of A Facilities & Operations (or Alberta Health Services (AHS), if the infrastructure is to be housed in AHS-managed hospital space) to ensure that a proper due diligence process is completed.

3. CFI Requirements Relating to Construction/Renovation
Work required for CFI-funded equipment to be installed and operated is an eligible cost for CFI funding
Eligible construction/renovation costs include direct costs, soft costs (planning, permits, insurance, etc.) and contingency costs
The CFI expects construction/renovation plans and costs to be developed well beyond the conceptual stage when a proposal is submitted
The most feasible option for construction/renovation must be identified
A detailed estimate for construction/renovation must accompany the proposal
* Ref: Section (page 15) in CFI’s Policy and Procedure Guide, 2013

4. Why Is Consultation Required?
Equipment and space requirements must be thoroughly reviewed before applications are submitted to the CFI
The university cannot request any further funding from the CFI after the project has been awarded
Unexpected costs (e.g. renovation costs) identified after the proposal is submitted must be funded through other means
If a key equipment item cannot be purchased due to unexpected space restrictions/ renovation costs identified after the project is awarded, there is a risk that the CFI may require the project to be terminated and the full award to be returned to the CFI

5. Construction/Renovation Consultations
University of Alberta Facilities and Operations (F&O) will develop estimates for construction/renovation work in University of Alberta space
Alberta Health Services (AHS) will develop estimates for AHS space
Equipment and space requirements must be discussed with space planners at least 3-4 months before submitting JELF application to ensure time for a thorough review to be completed

6. F&O’s CFI Process from a Space Planning Perspective
Identify
Space
Equipment
Specifications
Appropriate NO
Site Review &
Scope of Work
YES
Concept Drawings
Project Timelines
Cost Estimate

7. Construction/Renovation – Contacts
FoMD applicants:
Contact Jonathan O’Hara (Director of Facility Planning and Projects, FoMD, and Brian Reuter (Scientific Equipment Advisor, FoMD, regarding space and equipment needs
Applicants in all faculties:
Contact Asia Szkudlarek (Project Cost Analyst – CFI, ;