Facilities Weekly – April 30, 2024
Macleod wins SAB Award | IKB Loading Zone reserved for filming | Agronomy Rd Closure | NJSS April sessions | Zone List Update | Thank you to our admins | Zero Waste Market sale | Disability course survey | Thermal units current operating statuses | Building safety capacity: orienting and training new and young workers | Weekly emergency tip: have a hand crank radio
Aaron Mogerman appointed Director of Infrastructure Development at UBC Okanagan
Aaron Mogerman has been appointed as Director of Infrastructure Development at UBC Okanagan effective May 6, 2024. Aaron is returning to this role after taking some time to pursue other professional opportunities over the last couple of years. With over a decade of experience at UBC and more than 20 years in his professional career his expertise is will be a great asset to our team. Aaron will be taking over from Natalie Walliser who recently was appointed to the Director of Facilities Planning at UBC’s Vancouver Campus.
Facilities Weekly – April 23, 2024
Earth Day event recap | Blundstone safety boots sale May 14 | Road closures: Water Main Replacement 16th Avenue and BMO Marathon May 5 | Help UBC develop a course on disability for staff and faculty | Thermal units current operating statuses | Building safety capacity: Day of Mourning | Weekly emergency tip: Talk to your kids about emergency preparedness
Our teams collected over 100 lbs. of garbage at Clean up the Campus
Thirty-one dedicated members of our UBC Facilities team joined forces for the 4th Annual Earth Day Clean up the Campus event, led by the Municipal Services’ Waste Management team.
Working together to create a smooth exam setup process
Setting up an exam space is not an easy task—it requires hours of hard work and strict compliance with UBC’s exam requirements, especially with space setup and delivery of exam booklets.
Facilities Weekly – April 16, 2024
Working together to create a smooth exam setup process | Ant season is here – preventive measures | Parking restrictions outside IKB on April 19 | Metro Vancouver’s Watering Restrictions | Clean up the Campus event | Vaisakhi celebration | Too much clutter in your office? Donate to the Zero Waste Market | Thermal units current operating status | Building safety capacity: Worksafe BC SNOPA | Weekly Emergency Tip: know the risks, make a plan, get a kit
Metro Vancouver’s Watering Restrictions come into effect on May 1, 2024
Stage 1 of Metro Vancouver’s Lawn Watering Regulations will be in effect from May 1 to October 15, 2024. Both residential and non-residential watering is only allowed once a week.
Parm Ubhi promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer in Energy & Water Services
Paramvir Ubhi has been promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer in Energy & Water Services for UBC’s two thermal energy plants as of April 15. Parm will assist Jason Rako, Chief Engineer, in supervising the safe and efficient operation of the Campus Energy Centre and the Bioenergy Research and Demonstration Facility.
Ant season is here
Have you seen ants in your space? Ants are one of the most common structural pests, capable of quickly turning from a minor nuisance into a persistent problem. Learn about what draws ants into your workspace to help manage and prevent infestations.
Water dispensing and filtration equipment
Drinking water on the UBC Vancouver campus comes from Metro Vancouver’s water system, and is regularly tested to maintain high-quality drinking water. But if a faculty/department would like to order third-party water dispensing and filtration equipment, this order and ongoing maintenance or refills would be customer-funded.