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UEL Watermain works February 18–20
University Endowment Lands (UEL) is conducting some watermain works on West 16th Avenue between Blanca Street and Wesbrook Mall from February 18–20. The water supply to UBC will remain available during the replacement and the water remains safe for use and consumption. Some buildings may experience mild discolouration in their water or minor water pressure variances.
Facilities Update – February 11, 2025
High efficiency, big savings: Replacing aging campus infrastructure | SRC loading bay closed Feb 13-14 for Invictus Games | Building Operations and Energy & Water Services websites will be transitioning | Noise work window Feb 15-Mar 2 | Thermal units current operating status | Staying safe at work: Hazard identification and managing risks | Emergency preparedness: Create a 10-step family emergency plan
High efficiency, big savings: The value of replacing aging campus infrastructure
UBC Facilities undertakes routine capital projects to address deferred maintenance assets and facility modernization. Recent projects have replaced aging infrastructure with new, efficient systems that meet campus needs while lowering energy and maintenance demands.
Jeev Saini appointed as new Head of Mechanical Operations in Building Operations
Jeev Saini has been appointed as the new Head of Mechanical Operations, effective February 3. We are excited to see Jeev step into this key role and provide continued dedicated support to our Mechanical Operations team.
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.
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.