This month, the UBC Sauder Power House Expansion Project will begin construction for a new 11-storey building that will sit on the former Power House site and next to the current Sauder School of Business facility. The demolition of the Power House began last year and was completed in March of 2024.
The new building will facilitate a purposeful shift from learning spaces that emphasize teaching through lectures to spaces that foster creativity and innovation through experiential learning and teamwork. The project includes classrooms, teaching labs and innovative learning spaces, as well as offices and support space.
What to expect during construction
As our teams begin setting up site fencing, trailers, and site clearance activities, please note the following construction activities scheduled from now until the end of the year. Construction is anticipated to be completed in 2026.
Site establishing: Starting October 2024
- Site fencing set up, clearance activities commence, and site trailers re-located
- Parking behind Henry Angus will be removed
- West Mall traffic flow between University Boulevard and Agricultural Road will change to one way (Southbound traffic only). Traffic management plan is in place and pedestrian access will be maintained.
- Increased construction traffic to be expected
Old Fire Hall Relocation: September to November 2024
- Hazmat Abatement have been completed
- Demolition and preparation work for relocation is underway
- Utility disconnections will commence in October
- Relocation is anticipated in November, 2024
Excavation earthwork & shoring: Starts October 2024
- Excavation earthwork and shoring will commence in October
- Work will generate noise, dust and cause vibration.
- Erosion and sediment control system will be set up
Structure: Starting December 2024
- Structural work will begin in December.
- Concrete pours will commence
For questions or concerns, please contact your Facilities Manager
- Henry Angus Building: Jeetender Amritsar (jeetender.amritsar@ubc.ca)
- The Leonard S. Klinck Building: Francois Desmarais (francois.desmarais@ubc.ca)
- Jack Bell Building / Dorothy Somerset Studios: Patrick Wong (patrick.wong@ubc.ca)