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
Tanya Nyandong joins Custodial Services as Custodial Manager for the Evening Shift
Tanya brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. She has a robust background in facilities management that will help support and enhance our operations.
The latest Facility Condition Index is available
Facilities has updated the bubble diagrams that show the condition of UBC Vancouver Point Grey owned buildings as assessed by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills in 2023. These diagrams are augmented by renovations completed to date after that audit.
Facilities Weekly – October 29, 2024
Stop the Clog Monster outside the UBC Bookstore | Staff Excellence Award nominations | Workplace Experience Survey 2024 | Last chance to share what you’d like to hear about the Facilities 3-Year Road Map | New Job Strategy Session: October 22, 2024 | Zero Waste Market chair blow out sale! | See some spook-tacular pumpkins and vote for your favourite | Building safety capacity: Daylight savings time ends on Sunday | Weekly emergency preparedness tip: Pack your car kit
Building a sustainable UBC: Saving energy and water on campus
In the past year, UBC Facilities’ Energy & Water Services led three key projects to help UBC meet our sustainability goals and lessen energy and water usage on the Vancouver campus.