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MOA Great Hall Renewal project is coming together

MOA Great Hall Renewal project is coming together

Over the last 6 months, the Museum of Anthropology (MOA): Great Hall Renewal project team has been working on foundations, pre-cast and cast in place structures. Once the structure has been completed, skylights and vertical glazing will be ready for installation to enclose the renewed Great Hall.

Facilities Weekly – May 16, 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 16, 2023.

Newly installed Musqueam art pieces at Henry Angus Building

Newly installed Musqueam art pieces at Henry Angus Building

Facilities recently coordinated the installation of three Musqueam Art pieces created by Susan Point, a Coast Salish artist from Musqueam and a First Nation in Vancouver, British Columbia, in the atrium of the Henry Angus Building.

Mônica Da Silva joins Infrastructure Development as Data Systems Administrator, Capital Projects

Monica will be taking on the administration of the project reporting systems for Project Services, Capital Project Accounting and Capital Planning. She comes from Brazil where she worked as a Database Analyst for the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Sao Luis, and the Federal University of Ceará.  

Facilities Weekly – May 9, 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 9, 2023.

Monitoring UBC’s hot water district energy system for leaks

Monitoring UBC’s hot water district energy system for leaks

The Academic District Energy System (ADES) is fitted with a leak detection system which alarms against both hot water and ground water leaks through a protective insulation jacket. The system is monitored 24/7 by the Facilities team and enables the team to respond quickly and address leak repair prior to a catastrophic interruption.

Facilities Weekly – May 2, 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 2, 2023.

UBC Power House will begin preparation for demolition in early June 2023

In early June, the UBC Power House will begin preparation for demolition for the development of the new UBC Sauder School of Business expansion. During this project, there will be various levels of disruption and road closures.

Metro Vancouver’s Watering Restrictions come into effect on May 1, 2023

Stage 1 of Metro Vancouver’s Lawn Watering Regulations will be in effect from May 1 to October 15, 2023, as outlined in Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan. The region wide watering regulations are an effective way to help us use our drinking water wisely.

German president’s visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions

UBC welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday, April 25. During his visit, President Steinmeier toured UBC’s Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) – a soon-to-open hydrogen fuelling station that showcases integrated energy generation for smart cities. Located next to a sub-station at the corner of Wesbrook Mall and Thunderbird Boulevard, the project will transform a city block into a smart-energy district.