Facilities Update – April 15, 2025
Energizing the future: SHED project wins 2025 SAB Award | USB Lighting Renewal starting in late April | Coming this May! The Planon app is getting an upgrade | Ant season is here: Help keep pests away | Upcoming road closures: April 26 and May 5 | It’s not too late to join Clean up the Campus | UBC Facilities Golf Tournament | Thermal units current operating status | Staying safe at work: Pre-use inspections | Emergency preparedness: Keep a pair of shoes by your bed in case of a nighttime earthquake
Ant season is here: Help keep pests away
Ants are one of the most common structural pests, capable of quickly turning from a minor nuisance into a persistent problem. Understanding what attracts ants into your workspace is crucial for effectively managing and preventing infestations. If you notice any ants at your work space or building, submit a pest control service request in Planon!
Hennings Building – Classrooms 301, 302, and 304 Renovation begins in late April
Construction is anticipated to begin on April 28 for the Classrooms 301, 302, and 304 Renovation in the Hennings Building. We will renovate three classrooms, including upgraded flooring, a drop ceiling, lighting, classroom equipment, and the AV system.
Henry Angus Building Classroom 254 Renovation begins in late April
Construction is anticipated to begin on April 28 for the Classroom 254 Renovation in the Henry Angus Building. We will upgrade the existing AV and mechanical systems and furniture to improve efficiency and sightlines and reduce noise disruptions during class.
Coal and Mineral Processing Laboratory Renewal begins in May
Construction is anticipated to begin on May 5 for the Coal and Mineral Processing Laboratory Renewal (Rooms 200, 204, 206, 208, 210, and 216) to upgrade the lightning, flooring, and walls.
Energizing the future: SHED project wins 2025 SAB Award
The Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) – Hydrogen Generation and Fueling Station won a prestigious 2025 SAB Green Building Award for its excellence in energy innovation and environmental impact. This project is a unique partnership between industry and government to create an innovative living laboratory at a city-block scale, to test and study smart energy solutions with real-world applications.
Facilities Update – April 8, 2025
UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building | Solid Waste Infrastructure Guidelines update | New Scaffolding Safe Work Procedures | No parking in the cut-out in front of the Klinck Building | Shaping resilient campuses webinar recording | Zone list update | NJSS | Thermal units current operating status | Join the Clean up the Campus Event | 2025 UBC Facilities Golf Tournament | Staying safe at work: Workplace inspections | Emergency preparedness: Get to know your neighbours
USB Lighting Renewal starting in late April
Construction on the University Services Building (USB) Lighting Renewal Project is anticipated to take place from late-April to August 2025. The lighting renewal project will replace outdated luminaires with energy-efficient LED lighting in various areas of USB.
UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility
New home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering will advance health solutions and grow Canada’s biotech sector. As Canada’s first purpose-built facility for biomedical engineering, the new building brings together researchers, students, and industry partners under one roof.
Facilities Service Request Dashboard is now live
UBC Facilities is pleased to share that the Facilities Service Request Dashboard is now live. The Facilities Service Requests Dashboard (CWL and VPN required) is a centralized, interactive tool designed to provide visibility into open service requests submitted through Planon.