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Collection Overview
| Size | 186.0 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 136000 items) |
| Abstract | The university's Construction Administration Department oversees all major construction projects on the campus, including both original construction and renovation, and represents the university at acceptance inspections and in all building contract disputes. From 1974 until 1987 the Construction Administration Department was called Engineering and Construction. Records consist largely of project files that include building specifications and correspondence with architects and building contractors. |
| Creator | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Construction Administration Dept. |
| Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. University Archives. |
| Language | English |
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Subject Headings
The following terms from Library of Congress Subject Headings suggest topics, persons, geography, etc. interspersed through the entire collection; the terms do not usually represent discrete and easily identifiable portions of the collection--such as folders or items.
Clicking on a subject heading below will take you into the University Library's online catalog.
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Historical Information
During the time period covered by these records, the university's Construction Administration Department oversaw all major construction projects on the campus, including both original construction and renovations, regardless of funding source. These projects were usually administered by the department following approval by the Facilities Planning and Design Office, the faculty Buildings and Grounds Committee, the Board of Trustees, and the Board of Governors. From 1974 until 1987 the Construction Administration Department was named Engineering and Construction, and prior to that it was the Office of the University Engineer. From 1970 to 1977 it reported to the Director of Operations and Engineering and, from 1977 to 1986, to the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance. Beginning in 1986, it reported to the newly created Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management.
The director of the Construction Administration Department was responsible to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management for the timely completion of projects and for inspection of the construction to insure compliance with bid specifications and state regulations. The Construction Administration Department also represented the university at all formal building acceptance inspections and in all building contract disputes.
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Scope and Content
Records consist largely of project files of the Construction Administration Department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Included are building specifications and correspondence with architects and building contractors.
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Series 1. Administrative Files
These files relate to the general operations of the director's office of the Construction Administration Department and are not restricted to any one construction project.
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Series 2. Project Files
These files relate to specific original construction and renovation projects. The files are arranged in series by facility function. Some of the dates given are approximate, especialy for the older files.
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Subseries 2.1. Administrative Buildings.
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Subseries 2.2. Athletic Facilities.
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Subseries 2.3. Classroom Buildings, Research Laboratories, and
Libraries.
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Subseries 2.4. Student Housing.
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Subseries 2.5. Landmarks.
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Subseries 2.6. UNC Hospitals.
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Subseries 2.7. Utilities.
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Subseries 2.8. Service Facilities.
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Subseries 2.9. General Administration (UNC System) Facilities.
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Subseries 2.10. Parking and Paving Projects.
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Subseries 2.11. Landscaping.
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Items Separated
Photographs (P-40099/1-2067)
Back to TopProcessed by: University Archives Staff, April 1988, September 1990, July 1992, July 2003; Katie Knight, April 2004; Marcus Wilson, March 2005; Ellen Whisler, May 2007
Encoded by: Anne Skilton, July 2003
Updated by: Nancy Kaiser, October 2020
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