Celebrating and reflecting on all our achievements this year
As we wrap up 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable work we’ve achieved together and express my heartfelt gratitude for your dedication, creativity, and perseverance.
Celebrating excellence: 2024 UBC Facilities Staff Excellence Award winners
This year, we received over 90 nominations. After careful consideration, the award committee has chosen the winners. Learn about each award recipient.
Variable Frequency Drives to be replaced in the Brimacombe Building in January
Maintenance will be taking place in the Brimacombe Building from January–April 2025. We will be replacing and installing critical variable frequency drives (VFDs) on the penthouse level above the fourth floor that have reached the end of their operational life.
Construction begins in January on the Foster Lab Renovation
Construction on the Foster Lab Renovation in the Networks of Centre of Excellence (NCE) – Room 440 is anticipated to begin in January 2025 and to be completed in May 2025.
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.