Paving Works on Southwest Marine and 16th Avenue from May 10–13
Please note that paving works will be conducted on SW Marine and 16th Avenue from May 10–13. A reminder to obey signs and traffic control personnel and watch for roadside workers.
Facilities teams maintaining an ideal exam experience for UBC students
Last semester, the Custodial Services team and Municipal Services’ Streets & Operations Support (SOS) team within Facilities once again demonstrated excellent teamwork and dedication in setting up the Osborne Gym (OSBO) and Student Recreation Centre (SRC) for exam season.
Facilities Weekly – May 3, 2022
Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services, Customer Services & Informatics, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development, and Municipal Services. Sent on May 3, 2022.
Clayton Mullen joins Energy & Water Services as Senior Manager of Thermal Utilities
As Senior Manager of Thermal Utilities, Clayton will bring thermal utility managerial and operational experience. He will be leading the Thermal Utilities team to improve practices and processes.
University Boulevard closure extended to May 15
The closure of the University Boulevard (UBlvd) bus loop has been extended from May 1, 2022, to May 15, 2022 (exact date to be determined). The bus loop is closed due to three projects under construction simultaneously — School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) Building, Gateway Health Building, and a utility steam tunnel repair.
Metro Vancouver’s Watering Restrictions come into effect on May 1, 2022
Stage one of Metro Vancouver’s Lawn Watering Regulations will be in effect from May 1, 2022 to October 15, 2022, as outlined in Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan. This year, both residential and non-residential watering is only allowed once a week, instead of previous years’ allowance of twice a week.
UBC Road Closure on May 1 due to the BMO Vancouver Marathon
The BMO Vancouver Marathon is coming through UBC – road closures will occur on Sunday, May 1st from 8:00am – 12:00pm.
UBC Flags lowered for National Day of Mourning
Flags on both UBC campuses are to be lowered in recognition of the National Day of Mourning, to remember lives lost in the workplace and resolve to prevent future tragedies.
Facilities Weekly – April 26, 2022
Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services, Customer Services & Informatics, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development, and Municipal Services. Sent on April 26, 2022.
UBC Okanagan Skeena Residence becomes the first Passive House-certified student residence in Canada
UBC Okanagan Skeena Residence has successfully earned its Passive House Certification, making it the first student residence in Canada and second in North America to receive this certification.