Facilities Update – July 2, 2025
Lower Mall and Agronomy Road closed for construction July 7-18 | Get the scoop – It’s Ice Cream Social time | FSC Room 1717 Renovation begins July 7 | USB Lighting Renewal look ahead | Facilities website backend update this week | Do you know how to stay safe during extreme heat | Thermal units current operating status | Staying safe at work: Ergnomics: MSI Risk Factor – Work Posture | Emergency preparedness: Know the risks, make a plan, get a kit
Forest Sciences Centre Room 1717 Renovation begins July 7
Construction on the Forest Sciences Centre Room 1717 Renovation into a graduate research shared space is anticipated to begin on July 7. This project involves the conversion of the existing wet laboratory into a dedicated office space for graduate students, supporting research activities.
UBC’s newest state-of-the art fitness centre opens
UBC Vancouver has tripled indoor fitness and recreation space with the opening of Recreation Centre North (RCN). The soft opening of the facility began on June 23 and will continue through June 29.
Facilities Update – June 24, 2025
Planon app training continues on demand | Raccoon rescue | Beat the heat and stay safe with new items in Stores | Facilities website backend update | Deepen your disability inclusion literacy | Flag lowering for Ben Yoshida | NJSS June 2025 | Thermal units current operating status | Summer sizzles at the Fairview Commons BBQ | Staying safe at work: MSI risk factor – Repetition | Emergency preparedness: UBC Alert
Preparing for your first visit to the Rec North Fitness Centre
The Rec North Fitness Centre is spread across four floors so we’ve put together a few tools to help you familiarize yourself with the space before you visit. Learn more about the Fitness Centre through a floor-by-floor equipment guide, tips for your first visit, and videos to introduce the indoor track and gymnasium.
Facilities Update – June 17, 2025
Facilities Town Hall: Reflecting on our progress and looking ahead | Our Facilities Roadmap | We’re live: 22 crews are using the new planon app | Custom hearing protection update | UBC projects featured in Innovation magazine | Thermal units current operating status | Philippine Independence Day celebrations | Staying safe at work: Dealing with heat stress | Emergency preparedness: Drop, cover, and hold on
Two UBC projects featured in the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) Innovation magazine
The UBC Pharmacy Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) System was featured for its innovative approach to energy efficiency. The UBC Okanagan District Energy Decarbonization project was also featured in the magazine.
Facilities Town Hall: Reflecting on our progress and looking ahead
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Facilities Town Hall. Whether you attended during the day or joined a night or weekend session, your presence helped make this a meaningful and energizing event.
Scott Turner joins as Project Supervisor position for the Construction Office
Scott Turner has been selected as the successful candidate for the Project Supervisor position for Construction Office 2 – Team I49 in Asset Replacement & Improvement, effective June 16.
Facilities Update – June 10, 2025
UBC wins ASHRAE award | Thank you for coming to VPFO Day 2025! | New Planon app launches this week | Requests for UBC Facilities branded clothing | Stores new HEPA vacuums | Upcoming road closures | June 2025 exam schedule | Get the scoop – it’s Ice Cream Social time