Welcome to Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects
At Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects (MCP), we support the vision of Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE) by exemplifying excellence in facilities stewardship. Our mission is to support the R&DE's mission of enhancing the quality of the Stanford experience and academic mission through our people and facilities. Whether modernizing student living spaces, upgrading dining halls, or extending the life of infrastructure through preventive care and capital projects, MCP integrates sustainability, innovation, and efficiency into every effort, creating vibrant and resilient spaces that foster community, support well-being, and elevate the R&DE experience.
Every year, we determine the most efficient distribution of our resources for a balanced approach to facility stewardship.
We are behind-the-scenes on almost all projects, ensuring design and specifications per the highest industry standards.
It is our passion to manage projects, and we do so with the utmost consideration to budget, timeline, and quality.
We are the frontline, making sure everything in our facilities is working and in its best possible condition on a daily basis.
We establish and support key R&DE emergency protocols to ensure safety while working to minimize our environmental impact.
"Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects (MCP) is dedicated to exceptional facilities stewardship across all Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE) facilities, including housing, dining, hospitality, administrative, and support spaces. Managing a $3 billion asset portfolio spanning 7 million square feet in over 300 buildings. MCP serves residents, colleagues, and campus partners both on and off campus, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. With a team of highly skilled maintenance technicians, facilities professionals, and program managers, MCP provides 24/7/365 support to enhance the residential and dining experience. Our expertise includes capital planning, construction, design management, preventive and corrective maintenance, sustainability and utility initiatives, occupational health and safety, life-safety systems monitoring, fleet and capital property administration, emergency preparedness, and more. By prioritizing operational excellence and resource optimization, MCP remains steadfast in its commitment to exceptional facility stewardship, by maintaining and improving the spaces that support our campus community’s well-being."
Dr. Michael L. VanFossen
Assistant Vice Provost for
R&DE Maintenance Operations & Capital Projects
Making a significant positive impact on our students’ and customers’ awareness and habits, and ensuring the Stanford campus’s long-term viability.
Taking a leading role in preparing for a variety of emergency situations, R&DE conducts planning and preparedness sessions for such situations.
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Maps of MCP Maintained Buildings
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