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.
Facilities Weekly – April 9, 2024
Earth Day – Clean up the Campus event | 16th Ave water main replacement | Planon fumehood shutdown type changes | NJSS March 19, 26, April 2 | Thermal units current operating statuses | Building safety capacity: Read the asbestos alert | Weekly emergency tip: get notified during a campus emergency with UBC Alert
Keeping the clean water flowing to campus – 16th Ave Water Main Replacement begins April 15
This project will replace 400 metres of aging water main infrastructure along 16th Avenue. Expect noise and traffic changes along the route.
In memory of Neil Malmquist
It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Neil Malmquist. Neil was a valued member of the Facilities team for over 25 years.