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Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Labs Renewal Project wins VRCA’s Gold Awards of Excellence

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) recognized the finest in BC’s construction industry at its 32nd annual Awards of Excellence gala. UBC’s Undergraduate Life Science Teaching Labs Renewal—Biological Sciences Building project was one of the 2020 Gold Awards of Excellence winners.

Synchronizing our clocks at UBC

As part of UBC’s asset renewal initiative for buildings and equipment on campus, a project has been identified to progressively upgrade all of UBC’s synchronized clock technology in order to improve service reliability for campus users, while reducing long-term maintenance costs.

Facilities Weekly – March 2, 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 March 2, 2022.

James Woo promoted to Project Manager in Infrastructure Development

James Woo promoted to Project Manager in Infrastructure Development

Since joining Project Services in March 2020, James has continually built his expertise on UBC’s high standards and technical guidelines while building trusting relationships with UBC clients and stakeholders.

Facilities Weekly – February 22, 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 February 22, 2022.

Polina Sefin joins as Service Centre Coordinator within Customer Services & Informatics

Polina Sefin joins as Service Centre Coordinator within Customer Services & Informatics

Polina’s robust customer service skills and experience working in complex organizations in the public sector, make her a great addition to help the team deal with inquiries and supply chain-related issues. 

Inside the new UBC Arts Student Centre

Inside the new UBC Arts Student Centre

In November 2021, UBC Arts Student Centre officially opened its doors. The three-storey, cylindrical building located on East Mall and Walter Gage Road will be a common meeting ground for Arts students to interact across disciplines, with spaces to relax and connect, collaborate on projects, and host events.

Heat recovery chiller and coils successfully commissioned

The new heat recovery chiller in Chemistry D Block would be capable of providing its forecasted 5000GJ in annual thermal energy savings, saving the university almost $50,000 per year. Chemistry E Block is on track for their predicted energy savings of roughly 1200 GJ and $14,000 in energy costs per year

Facilities Weekly – February 15, 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 February 15, 2022.

Conor Hourigan promoted to Subhead Millwright in Building Operations

Conor Hourigan promoted to Subhead Millwright in Building Operations

Conor’s expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining various mechanical equipment throughout campus has enabled him to excel in the Millwright team. He has also provided strong leadership and support as the temporary fill-in subhead and head role.