Enhancing operations and safety: BRDF control room & office renovation
As part of an effort to enhance operations and safety, the Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facility (BRDF) control room and office have recently been renovated. The purpose of this renovation was to modernize the BRDF control room and personnel quarters.
Facilities Weekly – June 27, 2023
Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — Mark your calendars: Join us for 2023 Facilities Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 20 | Vehicle operators are responsible for driving safely on campus | Supporting building users and academic research through air fan system upgrades in the Chemistry Physics Building | Successfully averting a campus-wide electrical failure | Who to contact for clerical support? | The Centre’s Heart Health Fair was a success!
Supporting building users and academic research through air fan system upgrades in the Chemistry Physics Building
In February, a supply fan at Chemistry A Block in the Chemistry Physics Building suffered a critical failure, resulting in the shutdown of fumehoods directly impacting research. Special thanks to Building Operations, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development, and all across Facilities who were involved with this process.
Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus as of June 19, 2023
The UBC campus is always growing and changing so it’s common to encounter construction and road closures. Find more information on the UBC Campus + Community Planning website for upcoming road closures construction and roadwork updates.
Facilities Weekly – June 13, 2023
Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — We’d love your feedback on the ‘We are the VPFO’ event | Phase 2 of the IRC Woodward electrical shutdown: Dec 25–31 2023 | Updated zone list | Reminder to sign up: Heart Health Fair @The Centre | UBC’s Mass Care Open House & Preparedness Fair |
Facilities Weekly – June 6, 2023
Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — Planon User Experience Survey – deadline extended! | Maintaining cleanliness and safety of the Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facility (BRDF) | Attend The Centre Health Fair: Heart Health this June
MOA Great Hall Renewal project featured in Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia’s Innovation magazine
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) Great Hall Renewal project was featured in the annual project highlights issue of Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)’s Innovation magazine, a showcase of innovative and sustainable projects.