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 62 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 Facilities Division models, 1975-2006
Contains models produced by the Physical Facilities Division and contracted architectural firms for building and campus planning. Includes two campus models, and building models for the Joseph F. Smith Building and the Harold B. Lee Library extension. Materials date from approximately 1975 to 2006.
Physical Plant Department budget records, 1947-1979
Contains budget and accounting records including maintenance and operation status reports, proposals, Director's office records, grounds budget, policies and procedures, requisitions, facility improvements, requests, special project records, expenditures, and purchasing committee reports, 1947-1979.
Physical Plant Department director audiocassettes, approximately 1960-1980
Contains audiocassettes from the director's office of the Physical Plant Department. Includes audiocassettes of songs and views of South Pacific, a devotional from Gordon B. Hinckley, and tapes of people such as Paul Knapp, George Moore, Darrell Monson, Frank Briogens, and others. Materials date from between approximately 1960 and 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 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 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
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