Do not follow the records retention schedule to destroy records that are currently part of–or you are aware that they are going to be part of–any legal action or proceeding, litigation, audit, investigation, or review. For more information, see the Subpoenas for University Records Policy.
Operations Records
Schedule Number | Record Series |
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710 | Building, System, and Land Plans |
720 | Construction Project Records |
Warning
Building, System, and Land Plans
These records include architectural blueprints; sketches; aerial photographs; preliminary planning drawings; as built drawings; drawings reflecting changes to the original plans; soil testing maps; any other type of graphic representation produced relating to buildings, systems, and land.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
---|---|---|---|
Official Copy | Construction Management | Permanent |
Transfer to Tufts Archival Research Center or maintain in construction management system |
Unofficial Copy | Departments and Offices | Consult with Tufts Archival Research Center |
Consult with Tufts Archival Research Center |
Notes
None
Construction Project Records
These records are used to document the planning, administration, and implementation of current and potential construction projects; to project needs for projects; and as a reference to projects once they have been completed. These records also provide documentation of the funding of current construction projects on campus and to prepare budgets and allocations for construction projects. These records may include but are not limited to: project descriptions and requirements; plans; plan reviews; project schedules; contract change orders; bid documentation; contracts and agreements with architects, artists, engineers, consultants, vendors, and contractors; materials and soils reports; progress reports; insurance reports; payment schedules; summary reports; memos; and final acceptance statements. These records also include project descriptions, budget projection and allocation records, budget authorization forms, budget change orders, final acceptance statements, and related documentation and correspondence.
Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
---|---|---|---|
Official Copy | Construction Management | Permanent |
Transfer to Tufts Archival Research Center and/or manage in construction management system. |
Unofficial Copy | Departments and Offices | Consult with Tufts Archival Research Center |
Consult with Tufts Archival Research Center |
Notes
Construction project records might include transitory and duplication documents that may be confidentially destroyed when they are no longer used or before they are transferred to the Tufts Archival Research Center.