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 28 Collections and/or Records:
Physical Plant Department records on the Joseph Smith Building, 1947-1973
Contains remodeling records from Gramoll Construction, Clarence Holtkamp Company, Rolf Aase Construction, Ralphs and Company, and Willard Nelson Association, 1947-1973.
Physical Plant Department records on the Karl G. Maeser Building, 1947-1973
Contains correspondence and memorandums regarding building improvements and remodeling including carpeting, furniture, painting, and air conditioning. Also contains cost estimates, financial records, work orders and agreements, and floor drawings, 1947-1973.
Physical Plant Department records on the Page School, 1958-1974
Contains records from the remodeling of Page School, 1958-1974.
Physical Plant Department records on the Paint Shop, 1956-1974
Contains memorandums and correspondence regarding the academic building painting cycle, job descriptions and employment, sign and campus fixtures maintenance, proposals, and order forms, 1956-1974.
Physical Plant Department records on the Plumbing Shop, 1961-1967
Contains correspondence and memorandums regarding the heating of academic buildings, water lines, work orders, and financial records, 1961-1967.
Physical Plant Department records on the Richards Building, 1962-1974
Contains program requirements, specifications, swimming pool records, remodel records, and records from Fuhriman and Rollins and Central Utah Architecture, 1962-1974.
Physical Plant Department records on the Training Building, 1947-1972
Contains correspondence and memorandums regarding construction additions and proposals for the Training Building including proposals for use of floor space, photocopies of photographs, and memos detailing safety and additions to the building, 1947-1972.
Physical Plant Department records on the W.W. Clyde Engineering Building, 1955-1974
Contains program requirements, utility records, records on soil testing, and memoranda, 1955-1974.
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