Self-Isolation and ending isolation for COVID-19
Information on ending isolation if you tested positive and are managing your illness at home have been posted to the Return to Campus and Contact Tracing section of our website. Self-isolation essentially means keeping away from others to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Conor Cregg-Guinan and Denise Tang step into their new roles as Acting Operations Manager in Custodial Services within Facilities
Conor will look after the dayshift custodial operation, and assist with design reviews as well as implementation of the units workloading/QA platform, while Denise will own all processes relating to contracted vendors and services, the utility worker crew, and implementation of the Custodial Services asset management plan.
Equity & Inclusion Office working to make washrooms on campus more inclusive, accessible
The project started in 2019 when the Provost’s office asked representatives from UBC Infrastructure Development and the EIO to meet with external consultants to conduct a campus-wide consultation on making washrooms safe and comfortable for everyone on campus.
Facilities Weekly – June 14, 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 June 14, 2022.
Jessica Dadwal joins Infrastructure Development’s Asset Replacement and Improvement Team as the Manager, Construction Office
A strong project manager with notable leadership skills and dedication to supporting her team and clients in an approachable, hands-on manner, Jessica will hold a pivotal role in the Construction Office team.
New UBC Vancouver student residences opens with gifted names from Musqueam
Five new UBC Vancouver student residence buildings, initially called UBC Pacific Residence, were formally opened at a special naming ceremony hosted by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band).
Facilities Weekly – June 7, 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 June 7, 2022.
Sean Lynch steps into role as Acting Director, Custodial Service in Facilities
Starting June 6, Sean Lynch will be Acting Director, Custodial Service in Facilities. He joined UBC in 2011 in Student Housing & Community Services and joined Custodial Services as Operations Manager in 2017.
Donna Caedo joins Customer Services & Informatics as EMMS Sustainment Business Analyst
As a Business Analyst, Donna will be working closely with the Facilities team on all items related to Planon, which includes responding to ServiceNow tickets, reviewing/addressing backlog items, ensuring various business activities are successfully completed in Planon, and much more.
Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus
There is a number of road closures on the UBC Vancouver campus due to construction and events. Please review the details and plan your routes accordingly. Wesbrook Mall Phase 3 The first and second phases of upgrades between Thunderbird Boulevard and Student Union Boulevard are complete. While work is well underway, Wesbrook Mall between Walter […]