Entity titlePhysical Resources CommitteeEntity identifier539Entity typeAgencyDate range1988 - 2006DescriptionThe Physical Resources Committee was established in 1988 as a subcommittee of the Resources and Finance Committee with the Vice-Chancellor as Chairman.
It's terms of reference as at 2001 were:
To provide input into the planning of all new major physical resources for the University, and the management and refurbishment of existing assets, in the context of the Monash Plan and the academic plans related to each campus.
To provide an overview on major capital works (including equipment purchases) for any project where the total capital investment exceeds $1M.
To ensure that approved projects conform to high quality design standards, employ life-cycle costing as part of their cost benefit analysis and provide outcomes consistent with the Monash Plan.
To monitor major projects with regard to proper planning and timely progress.
To establish major project user subcommittees for detailed project development.
To develop an asset management plan covering the physical assets of the university, their condition monitoring, and maintenance policy, with due regard to minimising maintenance costs.
To monitor the operational costs of all university buildings including energy management and other relevant environmental issues.
To collect information on and develop standards for the allocation of space for various categories of buildings and usages.
To develop a policy on the selection of architects and contractors appropriate for undertaking construction and refurbishment work.
To consider all proposals referred to it for the naming of buildings, parts of buildings, or other distinct sections of the University.
