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Facilities Weekly – December 12, 2023
A message from John Metras: A warm thank you for your hard work and dedication over the past year | We look forward to seeing you at the Holiday Lunch! | Shaping our customer service strategy together | Construction begins on the Lab of Archeology | Thermal units current operating statuses | Bioenergy Research & Demonstration Facility (BRDF) | Building safety capacity: Avoid slips, trips, and falls this winter | Weekly Emergency Tip: Pet preparedness
A warm thank you for your hard work and dedication over the past year
Welcome to the holidays! As we look forward to the new year, I’d like to pause and reflect on the past year and be grateful for the good people who surround us and the many positive accomplishments that we have achieved.
Construction begins on the Laboratory of Archeology – Iona Building
Construction has begun on the new Community Research Centre in the Iona Building Parkade Level Rooms B161 & B162. This project aims to create a new space for housing archaeological collections.
Facilities Weekly – December 5, 2023
Zero waste market Ubyssey feature | Red zone under Jenny Black | ESF closure | United Way pancake breakfast | Rodent prevention | 988 helpline | MS teams drop-in | Thermal updates | Working in the cold | Emergency tip: create a grab and go bag
2023 UBC Technical Guidelines are now available
The UBC Technical Guidelines serve as the code of quality and performance for the design, construction and renovation of University-owned institutional buildings. Learn more about the 2023 revisions.
Help prevent rodents from occupying your work spaces
Rodents are year-round pests. Their activity and indoor migration increase as the weather gets colder, and they move indoors for shelter and food. Learn more about how to prevent rodents from moving in and how to report signs of rodents or other pests on campus.
Facilities Weekly – November 28, 2023
NAFTA Clean Air award winner | UBC Lead Exposure Control Plan (ECP) and a new Lead Awareness training course | Zone list updated | United Way events | Preparing for winter weather at UBC | VPFO MS Teams In-Person Training | Thermal units current operating statuses | Bioenergy Research & Demonstration Facility (BRDF) | Campus Energy Centre’s Distributed Energy System (DES) | Weekly Emergency Tip: Make a household emergency plan
UBC buildings recognized at the 2023 NAFA Clean Air Awards
Created by the National Air Filtration Association, the purpose of this award program is to promote and recognize the use of high-efficiency filtration products and good maintenance practices. The NAFA Clean Air Award validates the leadership and excellence of UBC’s IAQ Program, specifically in air filtration. This year, UBC Facilities received four NAFA Clean Air […]
Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural installed
Last week, the Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural was installed west of the First Nations Long House (FNLH) building on the West Mall. This mural represents Coast Salish Two-Spirit unity, dignity, and respect. The design was created using traditional Coast Salish art style and shapes, and emulates the rainbow Pride symbol already used by the […]
Facilities Weekly – November 21, 2023
Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural installed | Exam period begins Monday, December 11 | Thermal units current operating statuses | Sub Head pilot program successful | Personal Protective Equipment on-site | Bioenergy Research and Demonstration Facility (BRDF) | Campus Energy Centre’s Distributed Energy System (DES) | The Arts Student Centre wins Design Excellence award | Join us for Soup or Sweet! | Annual Respirator Fit Testing: Book your appointment now | The Centre Survey