Design standards and project forms

Design standards and project forms

Design standards

The University of Toronto’s design standards applies to new construction, renovation, renewal, and maintenance projects on the St. George campus.

The design standards are intended to be a reference and a minimum baseline for bid and construction documents, including technical specifications, that are prepared by the design team. Designs are expected to adhere to these standards unless variations are requested and approved by the university.

The design standards don’t relieve the design team of its professional responsibility, due diligence, duty of care, or legal liability for any bid and construction documents.

The design standards are organized based on the Construction Specifications Institute’s MasterFormat 2020 edition.

Changes, revisions, and feedback

Each standard is a living document and, as such, is under constant review and revision. As revisions and new sections are incorporated, the version number and issue date will be updated, and the revised document published as it becomes available. At the start of each project, the design team will acknowledge the current version of the university’s design standards that they intend to use.

To share feedback, questions, and requests for new design standards, or if you can’t find the project procedure or form you need, email standard-feedback@utoronto.ca.

Project procedures and forms

Thinking about doing a new renovation or building project? Complete the project request form to get started.

By sharing your objectives, the scope, timelines, and budget, we can identify whether Facilities & Services or University Planning, Design & Construction (UPDC) can best support you on your journey.

Part of our role in the success of capital projects is providing consistent and timely guidance to project managers, contractors and consultants on practices and procedures on campus.  

These project procedures cover a variety of needs that a project manager, contractor or consultant might have throughout a project.