In memory of Heidi Harkness
It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Heidi Harkness on March 5, 2025.
Facilities Weekly – March 11, 2025
Expression of Interest (EOI) 2025 is accepting applications | Eve of Pie Day cancelled | Wesbrook Mall closure Mar 14-15 | Reviving a legacy: 1950s mural reinstalled at Brock Commons South | NJSS March 4 | Thermal units current operating status | Pink Shirt Day photos | Congrats to our UBC Triathlon Duathlon participants | Staying safe at work: Find asbestos information in Planon | Emergency preparedness: Know the risks
Re-installation of the “Symbols for Education” mural now complete outside Brock Commons South
With Brock Commons South now complete, the Symbols for Education mural is successfully reinstalled. This effort was led by Pam Troyer, Project Manager, and Victor Wong, Project Coordinator.
A new Utility Portal is coming your way!
The new UBC Utility Portal will be launching in Summer 2025. This portal will improve utility customers’ ability to manage their utility accounts and let them receive invoices online and go paperless!
Facilities Update – March 4, 2025
Adopting a new Facilities service delivery model | Let’s grow kindness as a team | Road closures: UBC Triathlon March 8 | NJSS: February 25 | Thermal projects updates | Thermal units current operating status | Make a team and bake a pie | Help with the Point-in-Time Homeless Count | Staying safe at work: Staying sharp as we spring forward during Daylight Savings | Emergency preparedness: How much water should I have for an emergency?
Adopting a new Facilities service delivery model
Starting April 1, Facilities will be transitioning to a more streamlined and sustainable service model, and the 15-hour non-billable labour limit for customer-funded services will be discontinued.
Facilities Update – February 25, 2025
Pink Shirt Day is tomorrow | Updated Facilities Service Centre and clerk emails | Car share vehicles cleaning begins this Friday | Follow one-way signage on Main Mall | Help with the Point-in-Time Homelessness Count at UBC | Sign up for Eve of Pie Day | Thermal units current operating status | Workplace strategies for mental health: protecting ourselves against bullying | Emergency preparedness: Earthquake safety
Updated email for the Service Centre
The UBC Facilities Service Centre email has been changed from servicecentre.buildingops@ubc.ca to servicecentre.facilities@ubc.ca to align with the current department structure.
Facilities Update – February 18, 2025
Upcoming road closures | Pink Shirt Day is next week | Eve of Pie Day | Thermal units current operating status | Workplace strategies for mental health: Self-awareness for emotional intelligence | Emergency preparedness: Do you know where your gas meter is located?
UEL Watermain works February 18–20
University Endowment Lands (UEL) is conducting some watermain works on West 16th Avenue between Blanca Street and Wesbrook Mall from February 18–20. The water supply to UBC will remain available during the replacement and the water remains safe for use and consumption. Some buildings may experience mild discolouration in their water or minor water pressure variances.