What is a fabrication? 

Definition

A fabrication is the process of transforming materials, non-consumable supplies, and hardware into a unique piece of equipment or scientific instrument tailored to specific research needs.

Capital Equipment Criteria

Fabrications are classified as capital equipment when:

• The acquisition cost is $10,000 or more.
• The item has a useful life of at least one year.

For more information, go to: https://www.colorado.edu/ocg/manage-awards/property-and-equipment/fabrications

If you'd like to start a fabrication, please contact ciresproperty@colorado.edu with the following information: 

What is the name of the fabrication? It should be unique and descriptive.

What is the award#?

Will it all go on this award?

Est cost:

Est completion date:

Justification for the Fabrication, in other words, how will it support the award?

Where is it being built?

Is this a deliverable?

What is the useful life of the equipment?

CIRES Property will submit Fabrication Requests and track fabrications through their lifetime. 

Please contact CIRES Property when it is time to put your fabrication into service. This should be done with time left in the project period to ensure it will benefit the award.