UBC Farm Irrigation Replacement to begin September 15

Anticipated construction dates: September 15–19 What’s happening Existing irrigation lines on the UBC Farm are aging and prone to leaking, leading to loss of potable water and degradation of arable land. To improve efficiencies on the Farm, new high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) lines will be installed next to the existing lines and will include new […]

The Hennings Building Roof Renewal is underway 

Estimated construction dates: August 25 – October 31, 2025. This project will renew the aging Hennings Building roof systems, remove redundant mechanical systems, and complete localized, minimally invasive seismic improvements.  

Safety bollards play a critical role in protecting our campus community

Safety bollards are essential to provide a protective barrier that helps prevent accidents and potential harm to pedestrians. However, we’ve recently received reports of bollards being lowered and not raised again or damaged due to vehicles driving through without properly lowering and resetting them.

UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) wins Green Building Award

UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) was awarded the Sustainable Architecture and Building (SAB) Magazine Green Building Commercial/Industrial (Small) Award. The SHED serves a hydrogen fueling spot as well as an educational hub and urban design showcase. The award jury appreciated the SHED’s thoughtful integration into the public realm of the campus and its welcome […]

A new Utility Portal is coming your way! 

The new UBC Utility Portal will be launching in Summer 2025. This portal will improve utility customers’ ability to manage their utility accounts and let them receive invoices online and go paperless!

Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) Renewal set to begin in January 2026

Estimated construction dates: January 2026 – August 2028   Construction on the Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) Renewal is anticipated to begin in January 2026.  Currently, the envelope and infrastructure of the Anthropology and Sociology building are at the end of their service life, requiring seismic upgrades, improved system reliability, and enhanced occupant comfort. During the renovation, […]

Facilities Update – July 8, 2025

Facilities Ice Cream Social | Updates to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing | We’re saying goodbye to @UBCFixMySpace on X | USB Window cleaning | UBC Perception & Cognition Lab renovation | Workshops on accessible washroom design | Thermal units current operating status | Staying safe at work: Preventing MSI | Emergency preparedness: Driving near wildfires

Updates to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing

As part of recent updates within the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing, the Centre entrance doors will remain locked during work hours. VPFO staff can now enter the space by swiping their UBC staff cards.

UBC Perception & Cognition Lab Renovation begins July 14

UBC Perception & Cognition Lab Renovation Douglas Kenny Building (KENN) Rooms 3201, 3202, 3203, 3205, 3207, & 3208 Construction on the UBC Perception & Cognition Lab (Ongchoco Lab) Renovation is anticipated to begin on July 14, 2025, and to be completed in October 2025. This renovation will rearrange the rooms to provide a graduate student […]

Facilities Update – July 2, 2025

Lower Mall and Agronomy Road closed for construction July 7-18 | Get the scoop – It’s Ice Cream Social time | FSC Room 1717 Renovation begins July 7 | USB Lighting Renewal look ahead | Facilities website backend update this week | Do you know how to stay safe during extreme heat | Thermal units current operating status | Staying safe at work: Ergnomics: MSI Risk Factor – Work Posture | Emergency preparedness: Know the risks, make a plan, get a kit