Buchanan Block C Elevator Modernization begins June 23
The project is estimated to be complete by the end of August 2025. There will be no access to this elevator for the duration of construction. Please use the stairs on the north or south end of Buchanan Block C to access floors 2-4, or the elevator in Buchanan Block D to access floors 1-2.
Facilities Weekly – May 13, 2025
Save the date! June Town Halls for all staff | Thanks for joining the conversation at VPFO Day | Confined Space Rescue Team annual exercises | Improved communication in our new Planon App | Ongoing work: USB Lighting Renewal | Learn about the Lower Mall Precint Redevelopment at St. John’s College | Thermal units current operating status | Staying safe at work: Incident/accident investigations & documentation | Emergency preparedness: Keep your vehicle fueled or charged
Facilities Update – May 6, 2025
Shaping UBC Facilities services together: Customer focus groups | 1 week until VPFO Day | New electrical service energization request form | Survey: Interest in custom-molded hearing protection | Metro Vancouver’s Watering Restrictions are now in effect | Planon App update | Safety botos sale May 14 | Thermal units current operating status | Staying safe at work: Know your JOHSC representatives | Emergency preparedness: Set up your emergency medical information on your phone
Metro Vancouver watering restrictions now in effect
Stage 1 of Metro Vancouver’s Lawn Watering Regulations are in effect from May 1 to October 15, 2025. Both residential and non-residential watering is only allowed once a week, on a specific day. To find out when you are allowed to water, visit the Metro Vancouver website.
New Electrical Service Energization Request Form
Energy & Water Services has introduced a new Electrical Service Energization Request Form that combines the previous energization request forms for new buildings Unit Substations and Low Voltage service.