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 41 Collections and/or Records:
Physical Plant Department records on the David O. McKay Building, 1954-1974
Contains remodeling and addition program requirements, including specifications for an air conditioning system, 1954-1974.
Physical Plant Department records on the Ernest L. Wilkinson Student Center, 1952-1979
Contains program requirements, a committee report on the commons building, Brigham Young University photo studio services and prices, and remodeling records, 1952-1979.
Physical Plant Department records on the Faculty Office Building, 1967-1974
Contains specifications, addendums, bidding, change orders, building schedules, contracts, inspection records, insurance records, job instructions, keying schedule, lien waivers, mail room records, and payment and budget records related to the Faculty Office Building. Also contains records from those involved in the construction of the building, including Interstate Pipe and Weld, Iverson Construction, and Young and Fowler Association. Materials date from between 1967 and 1974.
Physical Plant Department records on the Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center, 1955-1974
Contains program requirements, specifications, remodeling and addition records, and the keying schedule and contracts for the unfinished area. Also includes records from those responsible for the construction of the Harris Fine Arts Center, including Paul S. Veneklasen and Associates, Ford Foundation, William Pereira, Alfred Brown Company, Lewis E. Sandstrom, Jr., and Layton Construction, 1955-1974.
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 Harold B. Lee Library, 1957-1974
Contains program requirements, addition requirements, specifications, and records from Young and Partners, 1957-1974.
Physical Plant Department records on the Harvey Fletcher Engineering Science Laboratory Building, 1953-1974
Contains records on the engineering lab in the Fletcher Building, including the chemical wing and Brezina Construction, 1953-1974.
Physical Plant Department records on the Herald R. Clark Building, 1963-1964
Contains records on modifications, remodeling, and the program requirements for the Herald R. Clark Building, 1963-1964.
Physical Plant Department records on the Indoor Tennis Courts Building, 1967-1970
Contains program requirements, specifications, bidding, change of orders, contracts, job instructions, lien waivers, progress estimates, and records on painting courts and concrete finishing, 1967-1970.
Physical Plant Department records on the J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1972-1973
Contains program requirements and the contract between Brigham Young University and Paulsen Construction Company for the construction of the law building, 1972-1973.
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