Engineering

We establish and maintain policies and criteria regarding engineering design, building technology and systems, products, and materials. These standards set performance objectives for private sector consultants contracted to GSA. Interested firms should view our opportunities in buildings and real estate.

We also manage national programs in such areas as sustainable design, workplace productivity, fire protection/life safety, and design and cost benchmarking. GSA participates on numerous federal interagency committees regarding design policies, national standard-setting panels, code bodies, and other design and construction organizations. In addition, GSA provides outreach to governments, urban interest groups, cities, and federal agencies on our urban programs, policies, and best practices.

Metric Design Guide

The Metric Design Guide [PDF - 877 KB] states that the metric system is the preferred system of weights and measures.

Project Planning Guide

Use the following to assist in evaluating, developing, and implementing federal facilities projects:

• Forward Project Planning Guide [PDF - 69 KB]
• Introduction [PDF - 136 KB]  
• Overview of GSA’s Capital Program [PDF - 3 MB]
• What’s Important and When [PDF - 3 MB]
• Pre-Planning Phase [PDF - 5 MB]
• Feasibility Study Phase [PDF - 7 MB]
• Program Development Study Phase [PDF - 3 MB]
• Appendices [PDF - 2 MB]
• Acknowledgements [PDF - 85 KB]

If you have questions, email benjamin.pisarcik@gsa.gov.