About
Learn about the mission, values, and administrative structure of the division.

The Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities (CPIF) division provides safe, inclusive, accessible, sustainable, mission-centric, partner-focused, and cost-effective spaces that preserve, foster, complement, and advance Virginia Tech’s distinct senses of place and service.
The division, comprised of more than 500 highly skilled and talented team members, is charged with:
- Analyzing, planning, maintaining, and improving the physical infrastructure to meet the needs of the institution’s programs.
- Enabling the proper management for, and enforcement of, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) to ensure that assets are in compliance with the code, related laws, and regulations.
- Championing efforts to provide an inclusive and universally accessible campus environment.
- Championing environmental stewardship and climate action through best-in-class sustainability and energy management programming.
- Developing and implementing a campus master plan that serves as the physical manifestation of the university’s strategic plan.
- Ensuring the continuity of campus aesthetics and the preservation of Virginia Tech's architectural heritage.
- Maintaining buildings, electrical/mechanical systems, utility infrastructure, and campus grounds to provide a reliable, efficient, functional, and beautiful setting.
- Managing strategic and tactical real estate functions.
- Facilitating the university’s space management program and associated processes to allow for informed decision making and space accountability.
- Partnering with local governmental officials to work on issues where the university interfaces with the local governments, particularly in the areas of infrastructure planning and development.
FACES OF FACILITIES
Meet Katelyn 👋
— Virginia Tech Facilities (@VTFacilities) June 21, 2023
Katelyn is our MS4 Program Administrator and Water Resource Specialist 💧
"The best part of my job is getting to work with such a wide array of individuals! One day I’m teaching 5th graders in a stream, and the next I’m in a VT classroom giving a lecture." pic.twitter.com/Wa1dgixwHc
Meet Brad 👋
— Virginia Tech Facilities (@VTFacilities) July 12, 2023
Brad is our 2nd & 3rd Shift Facilities Operations Assistant Manager 🔧
"My favorite part about working at #VirginiaTech is being able to step back and realize I am a part of something bigger. The #Hokie community is special to be a part of." pic.twitter.com/LPnFWQu7p8
Meet Karen 👋
— Virginia Tech Facilities (@VTFacilities) July 21, 2023
Karen is our Executive Secretary 💼
"Having invested this many years at Sterrett, it feels like family. I see everyone here more than my own family, and I am thankful to work with such a pleasant group of people." pic.twitter.com/Ddp90BQcCD