Fiona Jones joins as Accessible Buildings Planner, Capital Planning & Development
We are excited to announce that Fiona Jones will be joining the Capital Planning + Development team within UBC Facilities as the Accessible Buildings Planner on September 9, for a two-year term. Fiona brings extensive expertise in architecture and inclusive design, and she will be instrumental in developing accessibility guidelines for both new and existing buildings. Her work will ensure our projects align with the Rick Hansen Foundation certification and the upcoming Accessible B.C. Act.
Transformative partnership brings 1,500 new student beds to UBC Vancouver
More students will have access to affordable on-campus housing at the University of British Columbia thanks to a new student residence complex coming to the Vancouver campus.
Patrick Troen joins the EMMS Sustainment team in Facilities as a System Analyst II
Patrick Troen joins the EMMS Sustainment team in Facilities’ Customer Services & Informatics (CSI) as a System Analyst II. As a System Analyst, Patrick will be working closely with the Facilities team on all items related to Planon, which includes responding to ServiceNow tickets, reviewing/addressing backlog items, ensuring various technical activities are successfully completed in Planon, and more.
Facilities Weekly – August 20, 2024
Construction and road closures | Entering a lab space? Follow these procedures to stay safe | USB fuel dispensers unavailable on August 28 | Zone list update – Aug 19 | New presentation templates | Register for the UBC Welcome Back BBQ | A big thank you from the VPFO EDI committee | Watch Frank play at Battle of the Bats | Thermal units current operating status | Building safety capacity: hearing testing (make-up sessions) | Weekly emergency tip: Get to know your neighbours
Construction begins on the CEDaR Lab mechanical & acoustical improvement
Construction is anticipated to begin on August 19 for the CEDaR (Community Engaged Documentation and Research) Lab Mechanical & Acoustical Improvement in the Buchannan Tower, Room 104A. The project will implement mechanical and acoustic improvements in the lab for noise attenuation and thermal enhancement.
Facilities Weekly – August 13, 2024
Touch a truck: Giving kids a hands-on experience of Waste Management | Updates to required mental health training for managers and supervisors | You’re invited to the UBC Welcome Back BBQ | Zone list update | Marra Lab construction to begin | Reminder: Beaty Expansion tower crane removal August 15 | Explore VPFO virtual backgrounds | Do you love board games? | Thermal units current operating status | NJSS July 23 & Aug 6 | Building safety capacity: respiratory protection | Weekly emergency tip: Pet preparedness
Renovations to begin on the Marra Lab in the Networks of Centres of Excellence
Construction on the Marra Lab is anticipated to begin in mid-August 2024, and is anticipated to be completed by the end of December 2024. This renovation will upgrade the old furnishings, electrical and mechanical systems, and flooring to facilitate the research being conducted in the space.
Facilities Weekly – August 6, 2024
Reaching for the sky: new high-head lab under construction for STBE cluster | New UBC vehicle parking spots available near Friedman Building | Get ready for the Welcome Back Staff & Faculty BBQ | Show your connection to the VPFO with updates templates | Thermal units current operating status | Upcoming thermal projects & outages | Building safety capacity: Protecting your eyes | Weekly emergency tip: Build your grab-and-go bag