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 12 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 correspondence, 1947-1978
Contains correspondence in the form of inter-campus mail and memos, date files, and morning reports. Correspondence covers topics including campus planning, fire and safety, security, policy, and architects, 1956-1980.
Physical Plant Department records
Contains records from the Physical Plant Department including correspondence, memos, blueprints, contracts, photographs, audio cassettes and program requirements. Materials date from 1946 to 1980.
Physical Plant Department records on Allen Hall, 1952-1972
Contains correspondence and memorandums regarding maintenance and upkeep of Allen Hall. Also includes cost estimates and a service contract, 1952-1972.
Physical Plant Department records on Amanda Knight Hall, 1947-1970
Contains correspondence and memorandums regarding the maintenance of and upkeep of Amanda Knight Hall, including requests for parking, requests for fluorescent lighting, power installations, and safety. Also contains floor plans and a contract certificate, 1947-1970.
Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings, 1946-1979
Records cover topics including inspections, inventory, contracting records, payment, line waivers, equipment, open houses, heating systems, modifications, remodeling, bidding, masonry, steam generators, and additions for several buildings at Brigham Young University. Also contains blueprints of the industrial education building in an oversize folder, 1946-1979.
Physical Plant Department records on special projects, 1954-1976
Contains records relating to special projects carried out by the Physical Plant Department, including the HFAC sprinkling system, Aspen Grove, the baseball field, Y Bell Tower, statue of Brigham Young, Y Mountain, extension of utilities, photo studio, automative shop, and electrical shop, 1954-1976.
Physical Plant Department records on the Heber J. Grant Building, 1952-1973
Contains correspondence, memorandums, bid summaries, and work orders for the maintenance and upkeep of the Grant Building, 1952-1973.
Physical Plant Department records on the J. Willard Marriott Center, 1967-1974
Contains specifications, bidding, blueprints, contracts, memorandums, job instructions, and correspondence. Records include information on parking, the roof, scoreboard, seating, sound and organ, storm drain extension, storm sewer, utilities, keying schedule, steel, backdrop curtains, and records from Birdger and Paxton, and Geo S. Nelson, 1967-1974.
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.
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