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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.

Facilities Weekly – May 30, 2023

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — Reminder to complete the Planon user experience survey! | We are the VPFO: Join VP Frank Laezza tomorrow | Building Operations Mechanical team’s second annual BBQ

Frederick Kwok joins Facilities Information and Inventory System team in Infrastructure Development as CAD Technician

In his role as a CAD Technician, Frederick will play a vital part in the development of building floorplans, maps, and space inventory. His extensive expertise in CAD and meticulous attention to detail make him an invaluable addition to UBC Facilities.  

Facilities Weekly – May 24, 2023

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 24, 2023.

New art connects The Reconciliation Pole to Musqueam territory

Infrastructure Development recently completed the project to install the large-scale bronze artwork co-created by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) master carver Kayám̓ Richard Campbell and Haida master carver and hereditary chief James Hart, 7idansuu (Edenshaw). The new artwork now anchors Hart’s The Reconciliation Pole (2015-17) to Musqueam territory.