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Facilities Weekly – May 21, 2025
Reminder: June Town Halls for all Facilities staff | Planon app – Training dates | Recently updated: UBC International Travel Guidance | Navigate risk and drive success with support from ERA | NJSS: May 2025 | Thermal units current operating status | UBC Facilities Golf Tournament | Staying safe at work: Ergonomics – Recognizing the signs and symptoms of MSIs | Emergency preparedness: Keep cash on hand
Douglas Kenny Building Electrical Renovation begins in May
Construction on the Douglas Kenny Building 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 to a standard that meets current regulations and expands electrical capacity.
Pedestrian pathway south of West Parkade closed June 2 until the end of July for construction
The underground utility construction portion of the West Mall Swing Space conversion from natural gas to the District Energy System is anticipated to begin on June 2. The pedestrian path between the West Parkade and the University Services Building and the West Parkade south entrance (2nd floor) will be closed during construction. Parkade entrances at the southwest (1st floor) and southeast (4th floor) corners will remain open.
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.
Facilities Update – April 29, 2025
Lapu Lapu Day tragedy – supports for Facilities staff | Requesting materials in the new Planon app | Road closures during BMO Marathon on Sunday, May 4 | USB Power shutdown: Saturday June 13, 2026 | Earth Day: Working together to keep campus beautiful | NJSS April 2025 | Thermal units current operating status | 2 weeks until VPFO Day! | Staying safe at work: Step ladder safety | Emergency preparedness: Text, don’t call
Lapu Lapu Day Tragedy – Supports for Facilities Staff
On behalf of the Facilities Leadership Team, I wish to convey the profound sense of loss that we share with all of you and the community in the wake of the devastating events at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party on Saturday night. Please reach out to your manager or supervisor, who can confidentially connect you with these supports during your shift. The Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is also available to all UBC employees and their families.
Celebrating Earth Day in the VPFO
Over thirty team members from across the VFPO joined forces for the 5th Annual Earth Day Clean up the Campus event, led by the Facilities’ Waste Management team.