Scarfe Office Block is undergoing electrical renovation starting in May 2025
Construction on the Scarfe Complex Electrical Renovation is anticipated to begin in May 2025 and to be completed in August 2025. This renovation will remove aging electrical equipment and upgrade the system for greater reliability and expanded capacity.
Facilities Update – January 28, 2025
What’s going on with the water? Water pressure testing Jan 27-Feb 7 | Important Reminder: Working hours and break times | Naloxone kit installation | Aerial Lifts and Mobile Platform Procedure | Inspect your Safety Harnesses | Zero Waste Market reopening | Thermal units current operating status | NJSS January 21, 2025 | Updated UBC Sexual Misconduct Policy and training | Refine UBC’s strategic plan | Safety: Hearing test reminder | Emergency Preparedness: Beware of Aftershocks
What’s going on with the water? Pressure testing Jan. 27–Feb. 7
Water supply will remain available during testing, although some buildings may experience mild discolouration in their water or minor water pressure variances. The water remains safe for use and consumption.
Charles Creelman is promoted to Electrical Technical Specialist in Building Operations
Charles Creelman has been promoted to Electrical Technical Specialist (ETS) in Facilities’ Building Operations and will be starting in his new role on Monday, January 27.
Green means go: Review the new Scaffolding Policy I-C-02
If you use or erect scaffolding, please review this policy on the UBC Facilities website or the Building Operations shared drive (\BOPS\PoliciesAndProcedures\I-C).
Facilities Update – January 21, 2025
Green means go: Review the new Scaffolding Policy | 2025 Styrofoam pickup calendar | Thermal units current operating statuses | New movement screen and kinesiologist at The Centre | Visit the traveling health fair | Join the VPFO Sun Run team | Workplace strategies for mental health | Prepare for an emergency: Earthquakes in BC, explained
View the 2025 Styrofoam pickup calendar
Styrofoam is an non-biodegradable material that should be avoided. Sometimes Styrofoam is necessary in equipment shipping, so Municipal Services offers collection at select buildings where Styrofoam waste is significant. View the collection calendar.
Facilities Update – January 14, 2025
The new Find a Space tool is live | Frosty weather is coming – follow these tips | Updated I-B-28 Hazard Identification and Assessment Program | UBC Alert testing on Jan 17 | Masks required in healthcare facilities | Reminder: Zero Waste Market closed until Feb 5 | Thermal units current operating statuses | NJSS | Stay safe at work: Hearing testing | Prepare for an emergency: Which non-perishable foods can I put in my emergency kit?
Find the room you need with the new Find a Space tool!
The newly redeveloped Find a Space tool on the Learning Spaces website is now live and ready for use!
Facilities Update – January 7, 2025
New newsletter template – reminder for submissions | Make sure your phones and computers are up to date | New finance website and portal | Upcoming thermal projects | Thermal units current operating status | Join the VPFO Sun Run team | Stay safe at work: Workplace noise hazards | Prepare for an emergency: Keep medications in your emergency preparedness kit