Facilities Weekly – December 3, 2024
Fixing campus infrastructure breaks, spills, and leaks | Review the winter exam schedule | Wesbrook Mall closure Dec 10-13 | Metro Vancouver water maintenance | Annual respirator fit testing reminder | Thermal units current operating status | Building safety capacity: Driving safely during the winter | Weekly emergency preparedness tip: Talk to your kids about emergency preparedness
Saad Ibrahim joins Energy & Water Services as Civil Engineer
As of December 2, Saad Ibrahim has joined Energy & Water Services. He joins us from the City of Brantford, Ontario, where he worked as a Design Engineer and Project Manager overseeing capital projects in roads, water, and wastewater. Learn more about Saad.
Metro Vancouver water crews conducting planned maintenance
Metro Vancouver water crews are working within the City of Vancouver December 3–5, which may cause cloudy water. The water is still safe for consumption and use.
Facilities Weekly – November 26, 2024
Fixing campus drips, drops, and leaks – I’m waiting on review of this piece, we may need to push to next week if I don’t have it | RSVP for the Facilities Winter Event | Road closures and foot traffic expected during fall graduation | Give a thumbs-up to your apprentices | Lunch and learn: Operating Engineers trained in water softening practices | Exploring flexible piping with the Brugg Piping Workshop | Thermal units current operating status | NJSS November 19, 2024
Fixing campus infrastructure breaks, spills, and leaks
Addressing leaks is vital to maintaining campus infrastructure and supporting the VPFO’s campus excellence and sustainability goals. The UBC Facilities team has shown their dedication, expertise, and quick-thinking while responding to leaks over the past few weeks.
Facilities Weekly – November 19, 2024
Stay safe as we head from fall into winter | Last chance: Fill out the 2024 WES Survey | Improving safety in interstitial areas | See something? Do something. International Fraud Awareness Week | Save the date: Facilities’ Winter Event | Thermal units current operating status | NJSS | Annual Respirator Fit Testing | Weekly emergency preparedness tip: Get notified during an emergency with UBC Alert
The 98-year-old that stopped traffic
UBC’s historic Old Fire Hall was carefully relocated to preserve its heritage for future generations amidst campus redevelopment projects. Read more on UBC News.
Stay visible and safe during the fall and winter
As the vibrant colors of fall settle in, so do shorter daylight hours and unpredictable weather conditions. Be sure to prioritize safety both on and off the road during these darker months.
Facilities Weekly – November 13, 2024
Clog Monster campaign results | Safety alert: Slow down in the yard | New job openings confirmed to move ahead | Book your Respirator Fit Test now | Staff Excellence Awards | Chair blowout sale at the Zero Waste Market | Upcoming road closures and changes | Facilities winter events are coming | Inspiring the next generation: Kids to Work Day | Thermal units current operating status | Emergency preparedness tip: Drop, cover, and hold on
Facilities Weekly – November 5, 2024
How are we saving 19 Olympic sized pools worth of water? | A Halloween to remember: costumes, pumpkins, and a Cookie Monster favorite! | Climate Action Plan: Operational emissions going down, down down | How are our buildings doing? Check out the latest Facility Condition Index | Millwrights enhance skills with air compressor training | Employee and Family Assistance Program transition to GreenShield Health | Thank you for your feedback on the Facilities Road map communications | District Energy System (DES) – November projects | Thermal units current operating statuses | Building safety capacity: Save lives with AEDs | Weekly emergency preparedness tip: Prep your car for winter driving