Brigham Young University. Physical Plant Department
Dates
- Existence: 1954-
Administrative History
The Physical Plant Department (1954- ) functions to coordinate the building and grounds maintenance of Brigham Young University. The Physical Plant Department, previously the Department of Buildings and Grounds, was established in 1954. The Physical Plant functions under the Physical Facilities Division and is responsible for maintaining university utilities, overseeing engineering and construction, maintaining the grounds, maintaining the buildings (including custodial services), overseeing transportation services, and administering to campus projects. Directors of the department have included Leland M. Perry (1954-1957), Sam F. Brewster (1957-1974), Fred A. Schwendiman (1974), Harold J. Anderson (1979-1986), Douglas Christensen (1986-1990), and Scott Briggs (1990- ).
Citation:
Brigham Young University, Dept. of Physical Plant, photo album, ca. 1962-1967: p. 11 of dedicatory program, 1962, at beginning of album (Physical Plant Department at B.Y.U.)Brigham Young University organizational history, via WWW, Jan. 24, 2012 (Physical Plant Dept.; est. 1954; previously known as the Department of Buildings and Grounds; responsible for maintaining university utilities, engineering, grounds keeping, construction, maintenance, custodial, transportation; directors included Leland M. Perry (1954-1957), Sam F. Brewster (1957-1974), Fred A. Schwendiman (1974), Harold J. Anderson (1979-1986), Douglas Christensen (1986-1990), and Scott Briggs (1990- ))
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President records on Physical Plant Department, 1948-1957
Contains reports, correspondence and letters about the physical campus of Brigham Young University, dated 1948 to 1957. The materials concern property acquistion, budgets and proposals for new buildings as well as modifications to existing buildings, and dedication of many buildings, notably many new student residence halls.
Physical Plant Department records on property, 1955-1971
Contains correspondence and memorandums regarding property proposals and purchases. Also includes repair suggestions, floor plans, financial records, and maps, 1955-1971.
Physical Plant Department records on the Ironton Plant demolition, 1964-1976
Contains records regarding the demolition of the Ironton Plant in Provo. Includes specifications, extension of time records, contracts, bidding records, insurance and bonds records, cashiers checks, job instructions, and demolition records, 1964-1976.
Physical Plant Department records on the Karl G. Maeser Building, 1947-1973
Contains correspondence and memorandums regarding building improvements and remodeling including carpeting, furniture, painting, and air conditioning. Also contains cost estimates, financial records, work orders and agreements, and floor drawings, 1947-1973.
Physical Plant Department records on the Motion Picture Studio, 1955-1973
Contains program requirements and records on Paulsen Construction, sound stage roof structure, roof and truss structure, Hoffman C. Hughes, Dixon and Long, studio remodeling, sound stage buildings, and payments, 1955-1973.
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