University of Washington Capital Projects Offfice, Construction Office records, 1915-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. Capital Projects Office. Construction Office
Title
University of Washington Capital Projects Offfice, Construction Office records
Dates
1915-2000 (inclusive)
Quantity
99.22 cubic feet (86 boxes)
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 00127
Summary
Construction project files, cost control records and administrative records of the Office
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Consult the restrictions governing access for accession(s) listed below.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

One of three divisions within the Capital Projects Office, the Construction Office provides contract administration for public works construction programs including contract preparation, notice to proceed, jobsite administration, closeout, acceptance, physical plant turn-over and one-year warranty review. The Capital Projects Office provides project management for construction, remodeling and renovation of University facilities, including oversight of programming, feasibility studies, design and budget preparation under the Assistant Vice President for Capital Projects.

The Capital Projects Office was created on 15 March 1994, when the University of Washington Facility Management Office was split into two parts: the University of Washington Capital Projects Office which included the Construction Office and the South Campus Construction Office; and the University of Washington Physical Plant Department. Further restructuring in 1996 placed the Physical Plant Department under the direction of a new entity, the University of Washington Facility Services Office.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 9 accessions.

  • Accession No. 00-042, University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1992-1998
  • Accession No. 01-017, University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1995-1998
  • Accession No. 96-084, University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1986-1994
  • Accession No. 96-085, University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1988-1995
  • Accession No. 97-039, University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1992-1995
  • Accession No. 97-081, University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1990-1996
  • Accession No. 98-009, University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1992-1996
  • Accession No. 98-034, University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1991-1996
  • Accession No. 98-058, University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1986-1997

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 00-042: University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1992-1998Return to Top

1.28 cu. ft. (1 box; ca 150 photographs)

Scope and Content: Construction project files, 1996; cost control records; 1992-1998. Construction records document the old physics hall (now known as Mary Gates Hall) interior demolition (Project No. 1772) and include: correspondence, reports, photographs, change order proposals, contracts, field notes, financial documents, and other related material.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Kathleen Yumang, 2000-04-18

Description
University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records

Accession No. 01-017: University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1995-1998Return to Top

2.05 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Construction project files; 1995-1998. Records document various projects including asbestos abatement. Series include: correspondence, contracts, change orders, field questions, test lab reports, punch list and deficiencies.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: UW. Records Management Servies, 2001-01-10

Description
University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records

Accession No. 96-084: University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1986-1994Return to Top

5.13 cu. ft. (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Building files; 1986-1994.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Lisa Montgomery, 1996-05-09

Description
University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records

Accession No. 96-085: University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1988-1995Return to Top

24.39 cubic feet (19 boxes)

Scope and Content: Building files; 1988-1995.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Therese O'Brien, 1996-05-30

Description
University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records

Accession No. 97-039: University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1992-1995Return to Top

1.85 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Film strips, color photographs, Chemistry building project manual, mechanical and architectual design clarification requests, documenting the construction of the Chemistry building; 1992-1995.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Bernadette Lyons, 1997-02-27

Description
University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records

Accession No. 97-081: University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1990-1996Return to Top

24.39 cu. ft. (19 boxes; ca 250 photographs and negatives)

Scope and Content: Construction records for buildings and other projects. The records include photographs, correspondence, submittals, transmittals, field notes, project and specification manuals, meeting minutes, change orders, pay requests, agreements, contracts, warranties, architectural drawings and close out files; 1990-1996.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Therese O'Brien, 1997-07-22

Description
University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records

Accession No. 98-009: University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1992-1996Return to Top

21.00 cu. ft. (21 boxes)

Scope and Content: Project files containing correspondence, photographs, negatives, reports, notes and close-out records; 1992-1996.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Kathleen Yumang, 1998-01-28

Description
University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records

Accession No. 98-034: University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1991-1996Return to Top

14.00 cu. ft. (14 boxes)

Scope and Content: Building construction, renovation and improvement project records. The records include correspondence, cost control files, field notes, studies, project record documents, contracts, warranties, and logs; various projects; 1991-1996.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Kathleen Yumang, 1998-04-06

Description
University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records

Accession No. 98-058: University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records, 1986-1997Return to Top

5.13 cu. ft. (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Construction and renovation project records (1994), and asbestos abatement project records (1986-1997.) The construction and renovation records document work performed on the University of Washington women's softball facilities, the practice football field, and track and field facilities. Records include correspondence, budgets, change orders, modification proposals, punch lists, close-out documents, photographs and related materials.

The asbestos abatement project records include final reports, close out documents, equipment contracts, and on-site log books.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Kathleen Yumang, 1998-07-10

Description
University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Construction Office records

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. Chemistry Building
  • University of Washington. Olympic Natural Resources Center

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. Capital Projects Office. Construction Office (creator)
    • University of Washington. University Archives