Legacy Design and Construction Guidelines

These guidelines have been superseded by the NC State University Design and Construction Standards and are no longer the current requirements for new projects.

View current design and construction standards

The materials on this page remain available for projects that were bid under an earlier version of NC State’s Design and Construction Guidelines and may still be in construction or closeout.

For new projects and projects subject to the current requirements, please refer to the NC State University Design and Construction Standards.

Planning and DesignDivisionDate
Planning and Design - Classrooms00
05-22-2024
Planning and Design - General Issues0010-28-2016
Planning and Design - Laboratory Design0001-12-2014
Planning and Design - Room Numbering0010-16-2012
Planning and Design - Security0002-14-2020
Planning and Design - Security Matrix0006-24-2013
Planning and Design - Space Planning0004-09-2024
Planning and Design - Space Standards0010-10-2025
Preferred Manufacturers List0005-05-2020
Signage Standards
Waste Materials Management and Zero Waste Workplace0008-11-2023
Facility ConstructionDivisionDate
Decommissioning and Decontamination0205-25-2011
Reuse, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste0207-12-2024
Concrete03
Masonry04
Metals05
Wood, Plastic, and Composites06
Thermal and Moisture Protection0704-05-2024
Finish Hardware0807-19-2013
Openings0805-25-2011
Interior Finishes0907-15-2016
Specialties1005-25-2011
Equipment11
Furnishings1205-25-2011
Special Construction1305-25-2011
Conveying Equipment1403-27-2013
Facility ServicesDivisionDate
Fire Protection2103-03-2025
Plumbing2208-14-2013
Air Handling Units2305-01-2013
Basic Mechanical Requirements2307-15-2016
Campus Automation2312-06-2012
Chilled Water System2302-18-2013
Cooling Towers2312-19-2012
Energy Management2307-30-2020
HVAC Motors2303-03-2025
Hydronic Pumps2311-02-2011
Integrated Automation23
Laboratory and Industrial Ventilation Systems2301-03-2022
Mechanical ID2308-14-2013
Mechanical Insulation2311-02-2011
Water Treatment2307-26-2013
Electrical Power/ Generators2602-01-2013
Fire Alarm Systems2605-08-2014
Lighting2602-19-2024
Transmission and Distribution2612-21-2012
Communications2708-31-2017
Site and InfrastructureDivisionDate
Earthwork3111-16-2017
Exterior Improvements - Plants, Turf Grass, & Soil Preparation3211-16-2017
Exterior Improvements - Roads, Streets, Walks, & Other Site Amenities3207-07-2015
Utilities3303-13-2025
Transportation34
Waterway and Marine Construction 35
Process EquipmentDivision
Process Integration40
Material Processing and Handling Equipment41
Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment42
Process Gas and Liquid Handling, Purification, and Storage43
Pollution Control Equipment44
Industry-specific Manufacturing 45
Electrical Power Generation 48