Facilities Update – April 1, 2025
Our roadmap: strengthening service for a growing campus | Report any issues after radio network upgrades | Be the first to try the new Planon app | Reminder: Fill out the survey for the new Facilities website | Keeping the air flowing: Brimacombe VFDs replaced | Fire alarm monitoring transitioned to new company | Custodial Services thinking ahead | Thermal units current operating status | Thermal projects | Staying safe at work: Working safely at heights | Emergency preparedness: Pet preparedness
Enhancing seismic resilience at UBC
Since 2012, UBC has invested more than $200 million in seismic upgrades to buildings and infrastructure. Read more on the UBC News website.
Morteza Asadi appointed as Custodial Manager – Evenings
Custodial Services is excited to welcome Morteza Asadi as Custodial Manager – Evenings to complete the leadership structure on this rotation, effective April 14!
Our roadmap: Strengthening service for a growing campus
Guided by UBC’s Strategic Plan and the VPFO Strategic Plan—specifically the focus on Collaboration, Customer Service & Engagement, the Facilities Roadmap drives meaningful improvements in how we connect with customers, streamline operations, and elevate the service experience for the entire community.
Facilities Update – March 25, 2025
Have your say on the new Facilities website | New Planon app coming in May | Restricting the use of DeepSeek AI apps | Storm the wall impacts | NJSS: March 2025 | Thermal units current operating status | Staying safe at work: WorkSafeBC Requirements SNOPA | Emergency preparedness: Grab-and-go bag
Facilities Weekly – March 18, 2025
Reminder: Apply for the 2025 EOI Program | No parking in delivery cut-out next to Klinck Building | Shaping resilient campuses at UBC and Stanford webinar | Thermal units current operating status | Staying safe at work: Asbestos Alert | Emergency preparedness: Make a household emergency plan
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!