Planning, Design, & Construction Administration

Planning, Design, and Construction Administration

Planning, Design, & Construction Administration

The Office of Planning, Design, and Construction Administration (PDCA) handles the planning, design, construction and renovation of all new and existing facilities on the campuses of Mississippi State University.

Planning & Design

  • Administer process for capital projects from conception to bidding 
  • Hire design professionals 
  • Manage and coordinate multiple design phases
  • Track and analyze budgets for capital projects
  • Provide interior design services
  • Provide space planning
  • Provide engineering services
  • Manage contracts and IHL approval process

Construction Administration

  • Administer capital projects once construction begins
  • Manage and coordinate end-users, design professionals and contractors from groundbreaking to closeout and warranty phase

PDCA has been an outstanding partner in the planning, design and construction process of our newest residence hall—Azalea.  As a strong bridge between our architects, design professionals, construction team and on-campus stakeholders, PDCA has helped us every step of the way to stay on track and move this project forward.  

- Dr. Regina Hyatt
Vice President, Student Affairs