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Brigham Young University. Physical Plant Department

 Organization

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 111 Collections and/or Records:

Physical Plant Department records on the James E. Talmage Mathematical Sciences/Computer Building, 1969-1970

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 52
Scope and Contents

Contains specifications, program requirements, bidding records, change of orders, schedules, building plans, and records on concrete and compact, engineering, final inspection, insurance and bonds, job instructions, keying, lien waivers, permits, progress estimates, radio graphs, soil investigation, and time extension, 1969-1970.

Dates: 1969-1970

Physical Plant Department records on the Jesse Knight Humanities Building, 1947-1974

 Sub-Series — Carton 22: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646640], Folder: 21-44
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 26
Scope and Contents

Contains addition specifications, keying schedule, payments, waivers of liens, bidding, final inspection, contracts, and insurance records. Also contains program requirements, 1947-1974.

Dates: 1947-1974

Physical Plant Department records on the John A. Widtsoe Building, 1967-1970

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 59
Scope and Contents

Contains program requirements, specifications, bidding, change of orders, construction schedules, contract proposals, hardware schedules, job instructions, lab equipment proposals, soil investigation, and time extension records, 1967-1970.

Dates: 1967-1970

Physical Plant Department records on the John Taylor Building, 1977

 Sub-Series — Carton 28: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646707], Folder: 30
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 54

Physical Plant Department records on the Joseph F. Smith Family Living Center, 1958-1967

 Sub-Series — Carton 26: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646681], Folder: 29-32
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 46
Scope and Contents

Contains specifications, floor plans, remodel records, budget records, and program requirements for an extension, 1958-1967.

Dates: 1958-1967

Physical Plant Department records on the Joseph K. Nicholes Building, 1969-1971

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 38
Scope and Contents

Contains records of the chemistry stores in the Nicholes Building including program requirements, specifications, a final inspection, bidding, contracts, insurance records, keying schedules, construction schedules, job instructions, change orders, time extension records, progress estimate records, and records for transportation and supplies, 1969-1971

Dates: 1969-1971

Physical Plant Department records on the Joseph Smith Building, 1947-1973

 Sub-Series — Carton 27: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646699], Folder: 9-16
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 48
Scope and Contents

Contains remodeling records from Gramoll Construction, Clarence Holtkamp Company, Rolf Aase Construction, Ralphs and Company, and Willard Nelson Association, 1947-1973.

Dates: 1947-1973

Physical Plant Department records on the Karl G. Maeser Building, 1947-1973

 Sub-Series — Carton 23: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646657], Folder: 10
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 29
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1947-1973

Physical Plant Department records on the Leo B. Ellsworth Building, 1978

 Sub-Series — Carton 14: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646566], Folder: 33
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains program requirements for the Ellsworth Building, 1978.

Dates: 1978

Physical Plant Department records on the Materials Research Building, 1962

 Sub-Series — Carton 23: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646657], Folder: 13
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 31
Scope and Contents

Contains program requirements for a high pressure research building, including requests for laboratories for materials at high temperature and pressure, a machine shop for high pressure equipment, office space for faculty and staff, and a seminar room for academic classwork, 1962.

Dates: 1962

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