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 94 Collections and/or Records:
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 lower campus, 1947-1973
Contains records for an arts building, education building, inspection results, college hall, lighting fixtures, and inventory, 1947-1973.
Physical Plant Department records on Phillips Lane, 1967
Contains the property commission agreement between Brigham Young University and Provo City for the widening of Phillips Lane, 1430 North, from 500 East to 900 East, 1967.
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 residence housing, 1947-1974
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 Abraham O. Smoot Building, 1957-1974
Contains program requirements, floor plans, specifications, project budgets, and remodel records from Groneman Construction, Bridgers and Paxton, and Markham and Markham, 1957-1974.
Physical Plant Department records on the Alumni House, 1959-1973
Contains program requirements for the building of the Alumni House as well as contracts for the air conditioning system and the architects agreement, 1959-1973.
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