Construction to begin on the Sustainable Timber-Built Environment Laboratory
Construction on the Sustainable Timber-Built Environment Laboratory will begin on August 6, 2024 and is anticipated to be completed by the end of December 2024. The southeast corner of the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP) courtyard will be renovated to enclose a space for the laboratory that will be connected to existing CAWP infrastructure and services.
Facilities Weekly – July 30, 2024
Successful PRV-1 upgrade at the Chan Centre | Beaty expansion – tower crane removal | 16th Ave watermain work | NJSS – July 23, 2024 | Thermal units current operating statuses | Building safety capacity: Safety footwear | Weekly Emergency Tip: Making a household emergency plan
Cecille Lintag joins UBC Facilities as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development
Cecille Lintag has joined UBC Facilities as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development until November 25, 2024 to cover for Natalie Wagorn while on leave. Cecille will play a pivotal role in the administration, reporting, and financial oversight of our routine and capital projects, enhancing our campus infrastructure.
Upcoming 16th Avenue watermain project
Please be advised that UBC Facilities will be conducting maintenance work on the 16th Avenue watermain that supplies water to the UBC Vancouver campus. UBC Facilities will be flushing the system prior to and throughout this work. However, some buildings on the UBC campus may experience mild discolouration in their water or minor water pressure variances. The water remains safe for use and consumption.
Facilities Weekly – July 23, 2024
Thanks for coming to our Facilities Townhall | Understanding roles in the Construction Office | August 2024 exam schedule is now available | Planon internal communications tips | Applications open for the Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador program | Submit your nominations for PCAPPA awards by July 31 | Thanks for joining the ice cream social | Thermal units current operating status | Building safety capacity: Hard hats | Weekly emergency tip: Know the risks in your area
Facilities Weekly – July 16, 2024
Facilities Townhall meetings | Ice cream social | Congrats VPFO Day 2024 Survey winners | Thermal units current operating status | NJSS July 2024
Facilities Weekly – July 9, 2024
Developing Facilities’ 3-year Road Map | New internal communications functionality in Planon | Facilities’ Ice Cream Social | VPFO Lunch with a Leader winners | Thermal units current operating statuses | Building safety capacity: Dealing with heat stress | Weekly emergency tip: What do you do if you are driving during an earthquake?
Facilities Weekly – July 2, 2024
Be mindful of work impacts on classrooms | Developing Facilities’ 3-year road map | Facilities Ice cream social | Upcoming Engineering Road closure | Noise work window | Thermal units current operating status | Campus Energy Centre | NJSS June 2024 | Building safety capacity: preventing and addressing workplace bullying and harassment