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 3 Collections and/or Records:
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 George Albert Smith Fieldhouse, 1950-1974
Contains program requirements and records on additional seating, remodeling, roof ventilation and equipment, ticket office, construction and engineering, track resurfacing, and letters and maps, 1950-1974.
Physical Plant Department records on the Joseph F. Smith Family Living Center, 1958-1967
Contains specifications, floor plans, remodel records, budget records, and program requirements for an extension, 1958-1967.
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- Memorandums 2
- Budgets 1
- Letters 1