UBC bioenergy facility acts as Living Lab for climate change leadership
Energy & Water Services had an operational need to provide heat to the university community and reduce emissions, and researchers in the Faculty of Applied Sciences had an interest in generating new ideas about how to do it efficiently. Together, they were able to create and demonstrate a system that not only reduced greenhouse-gas emissions, but also created operational efficiencies and saved money.
BRDF, UBC’s innovative heat and power facility boosted by federal investment
A $20.4 million expansion of UBC’s innovative Bioenergy Facility (BRDF) will receive up to $7.6 million in support from the federal government’s low-carbon economy fund.
The new Exchange Residence at Gage South & UBC Bus Exchange featured in August issue of Award
Resulting from a partnership between the University of British Columbia and TransLink, the new Exchange Residence at Gage South & UBC Bus Exchange demonstrates how one site can comfortably serve a full range of purposes.
Behind the scenes with Building Operations’ Soft Landscape unit
It’s not just the work of Mother Nature that’s responsible for bringing the university landscape to life. A dedicated staff of 35 gardeners, arborists and horticulturists, divided into five crews, work year-round to maintain the university’s 172 hectares of varied landscapes. It’s a responsibility that requires detailed preparation, intense physical work, and the ability to adapt and plan for the changing seasons and climate.
David Pepin joins Building Operations as Continuous Improvement Project Manager
David is the successful candidate for the 12-month term position as Continuous Improvement Project Manager, reporting to Janice Weigel, Superintendent, Business Services. He will be leading projects outlined in Building Operations’ strategic plan.
Financial Operations opens new satellite location in Wesbrook Village
After months of hard work and planning undertaken by the Financial Operations administrative team and UBC Project Services, a new satellite office has been opened in Wesbrook Village for the growing Accounts Payable group.
Announcing Nikii Hoglund as Director, Asset Replacement and Improvements in Building Operations
Building Operations is pleased to announce Nikii Hoglund as the successful applicant for Director, Asset Replacement and Improvements position effective July 8, 2019.
Campus Energy Centre wins green building award
UBC’s Campus Energy Centre has won the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s 2019 Green Building Award, and it is the only building in BC to be recognized in this year’s Awards of Excellence.
Ryan Huffman appointed Senior Project Manager, Project Services
As the successful candidate for the Senior Project Manager position, Ryan will be leading the newly formed Campus Infrastructure team, developing and delivering a portfolio of infrastructure projects, and managing client and vendor relationships within this portfolio
Dale Low joins UBC as Municipal Manager of Soft Landscape in Building Operations
Dale joins UBC from the City of Vancouver where he led a team of program coordinators and support staff responsible for business uses of streets and sidewalks.