Watering Restrictions come into Effect May 1, 2021
Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan, Stage 1 watering restrictions will come into effect on May 1, 2021, as outlined in Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan. The days and times in which watering will be permitted remains the same as in 2020.
Adjustments to pH and alkalinity of regions drinking water in June 2021
Metro Vancouver has notified UBC Vancouver that they are planning to increase the pH and alkalinity of the region’s drinking water through the use of natural minerals in early June 2021. This increase in pH and alkalinity is an important step in a long-term program to reduce pipe corrosion from naturally occurring elements in drinking water.
Lindsay Forsyth & Jeff Bosworth promoted in Municipal Services within Building Operations
Lindsay Forsyth is promoted to Sub-Head Landscape Technologist, and Jeff Bosworth is promoted as Landscape Technologist Apprentice in Municipal Services within Building Operations.
Preparing for the planned School of Biomedical Engineering Building
The Demolition of the DH Copp Building began last month for the development of the new School of Biomedical Engineering Building, a partnership between the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Applied Science, and a top strategic priority for the University and both Faculties.
Preparing for the planned School of Biomedical Engineering Building
The Demolition of the DH Copp Building began last month for the planned development of the new School of Biomedical Engineering Building (SBME), a partnership between the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Applied Science, and a top strategic priority for the University and both Faculties. The vision of the School is to transform patient health […]
UBC Water Supply Centre now running campus water supply
The aging water pump station located in the Power House is now disconnected from the University Boulevard transmission main, and the new UBC Water Supply Centre is fully running the campus water distribution.
UBC Water Supply Centre now running campus water supply
The aging water pump station located in the Power House is now disconnected from the University Boulevard transmission main, and the new UBC Water Supply Centre is fully running the campus water distribution. The construction of the new Water Supply Centre houses UBC’s critical piece of campus infrastructure — the pump station, serving the campus […]
Enjoy the cherry blossoms on UBC Vancouver campus
In collaboration with UTown@UBC, Building Operations created and installed seasonal photo frames for the campus community to enjoy the short blossom season.
COVID-19 safety
With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in BC, including increasing cases involving more easily transmitted COVID-19 variants, it is more important than ever for each and every one of us to follow required safety protocols when working on campus.
Free menstrual products on campus
Custodial Services has been working with Free Periods Canada, a grassroots organization founded by UBC students, to promote intersectional menstrual equity by ensuring all menstruators have access to the products and information they need.