DFCM is excited to announce targeted educational and instructional training sessions available this fall. Training sessions will be conducted at the Fall UFOMA Conference on September 29, 2026, and at the Taylorsville State Office Building October 5th and 6th, 2026. A registration link will be available July 1st, 2026 on this webpage. LEA administrators and staff, as well as contractors, inspectors and plan reviewers are encouraged to save these dates to ensure readiness by January 2027. For those unable to attend in person, virtual training options are being developed and will be announced in a future update.

Training sessions will include:

For all LEA administrators and staff, contractors, design professionals, building inspectors, and plan reviewers:

• New construction management procedures including oversight responsibilities and compliance, including the transition from Rule 277 to Rule 23, as applicable for public school construction, including procurement requirements and approved vendor lists for contractors, inspectors, and plan reviewers.
• The DFCM construction permit (63A-5b-1218) — how it’s obtained, what it covers, fee structure, and how it satisfies local permitting.
• The certificate of occupancy/certificate of completion requirements.
• How to use the DFCM Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) for building code compliance, permitting, inspection reports, and Certificate of Occupancy.
• Transition of active projects to the EDMS system.

For LEA administration and staff:

• How to use the Construction Management Portal including construction applications, contract approvals, documentation requirements, and project tracking.
• Transition of active projects into the Construction Management Portal.
• Construction delivery methods, including proper implementation, cost control, and approval process.
• Delegation – What it means, who it applies to, and how to stay informed.
• Auditing requirements, including procurement compliance (63G-6a), qualifications-based selection requirements, contractor health insurance, cost data adequacy, building code and permitting compliance, and project close-out.

Learn more about the Public School Construction program at www.dfcm.utah.gov/k12.