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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 44 Collections and/or Records:

Physical Plant Department records on the Abraham O. Smoot Building, 1957-1974

 Sub-Series — Carton 27: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646699], Carton: 17-29
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 49
Scope and Contents

Contains program requirements, floor plans, specifications, project budgets, and remodel records from Groneman Construction, Bridgers and Paxton, and Markham and Markham, 1957-1974.

Dates: 1957-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

Physical Plant Department records on the Alumni House, 1959-1973

 Sub-Series — Carton 12: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646541], Folder: 2-6
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1959-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

Physical Plant Department records on the Animal Science Laboratory, 1966-1974

 Sub-Series — Carton 12: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646541], Folder: 7-8
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains specifications for an extension of utilities for the Animal Science Lab, 1966-1974.

Dates: 1966-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

Physical Plant Department records on the Auxiliary Services Maintenance Building, 1967-1973

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains records relating to the building of the Auxiliary Services Building, including records on specifications, maintenance, additions, bidding, concrete, change of orders, curbs and gutters, electrical work and equipment, fire, keying schedule, liens and suits, payments, tabaets, graphic arts, sprinkling system, inspections, inventory, budgets, and construction, 1967-1973.

Dates: 1967-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

Physical Plant Department records on the Benjamin Cluff, Jr. Plant Science Laboratory, 1954-1969

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains specifications, addendums, records for additions, final inspections progress estimates, contracts, schedules, greenhouse records, job instructions, keying schedule, lien waivers, program requirements, and bidding records, 1954-1969.

Dates: 1954-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

Physical Plant Department records on the Carl F. Eyring Science Center, 1957-1974

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 16
Scope and Contents

Contains records on the underground physics lab, including specifications, records from the architects, bidding, changes of order, contracts, inspections, lien waivers, and shop drawings. Also includes records on the chemical fume hood, exhaust system, and chilled water and air conditioning systems, 1957-1974.

Dates: 1957-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

Physical Plant Department records on the Caroline Hemenway Harman Building, 1979

 Sub-Series — Carton 15: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646574], Folder: 48-49
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents

Contains program requirements for the Harman Continuing Education Building, 1979.

Dates: 1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

Physical Plant Department records on the Central Heating Plant, 1962-1973

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains records from the Central Heating Plant, including program requirements for an addition, bidding records, job instructions, inspections, liability and insurance records, modifications, extension of utilities records, steam generator records, and payment records, 1962-1973.

Dates: 1962-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

Physical Plant Department records on the Dairy Products Laboratory, 1950-1973

 Sub-Series — Carton 14: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646566], Folder: 28-31
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains program requirements, memoranda, reports, budgets, and contracts between the parties responsible for the construction of the Dairy Products Lab, including Lorenzo S. Young and Partners and Tolboe Construction Company, 1950-1973.

Dates: 1950-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

Physical Plant Department records on the Daniel H. Wells Building, 1968-1974

 Sub-Series — Carton 28: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646707], Folder: 55-75
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 58
Scope and Contents

Contains specifications, bidding, budgets, change of orders, insurance and bonds records, job instructions, inspection records, lien waivers, progress estimators, and utilities records, 1968-1974.

Dates: 1968-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

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