UBC opens $45M Beaty Biodiversity Centre expansion
The new expansion will boost research and collaboration to tackle biodiversity loss with new spaces and technologies. Thank you to everyone involved in this project and who will be maintaining this building moving forward.
Congratulations to Nazreen Cameron, recipient of the 2025 President’s Service Award for Excellence
The President’s Service Awards for Excellence are presented to up to five outstanding staff members who have made outstanding contributions to UBC, and who excel in their personal achievements. Congratulations to Nazreen Cameron, Building Service Worker from Custodial Services in Facilities.
Custodial Services leading the way
Custodial Services has received international recognition through the nomination of Sean Lynch, Director of Custodial Services, for the 2025 ISSA Emerging Leaders award and program.
Join us at the Clog Monster event!
Every time you flush paper towels, the dreaded Clog Monster grows, creating an increasingly large clog down in the building’s pipe system. Join us September 17 for the campaign kickoff event!
UBC Farm Irrigation Replacement to begin September 15
Anticipated construction dates: September 15–19 What’s happening Existing irrigation lines on the UBC Farm are aging and prone to leaking, leading to loss of potable water and degradation of arable land. To improve efficiencies on the Farm, new high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) lines will be installed next to the existing lines and will include new […]
The Hennings Building Roof Renewal is underway
Estimated construction dates: August 25 – October 31, 2025. This project will renew the aging Hennings Building roof systems, remove redundant mechanical systems, and complete localized, minimally invasive seismic improvements.
Safety bollards play a critical role in protecting our campus community
Safety bollards are essential to provide a protective barrier that helps prevent accidents and potential harm to pedestrians. However, we’ve recently received reports of bollards being lowered and not raised again or damaged due to vehicles driving through without properly lowering and resetting them.
UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) wins Green Building Award
UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) was awarded the Sustainable Architecture and Building (SAB) Magazine Green Building Commercial/Industrial (Small) Award. The SHED serves a hydrogen fueling spot as well as an educational hub and urban design showcase. The award jury appreciated the SHED’s thoughtful integration into the public realm of the campus and its welcome […]
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!
Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) Renewal set to begin in January 2026
Estimated construction dates: January 2026 – August 2028 Construction on the Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) Renewal is anticipated to begin in January 2026. Currently, the envelope and infrastructure of the Anthropology and Sociology building are at the end of their service life, requiring seismic upgrades, improved system reliability, and enhanced occupant comfort. During the renovation, […]