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Facilities Update – January 14, 2025
The new Find a Space tool is live | Frosty weather is coming – follow these tips | Updated I-B-28 Hazard Identification and Assessment Program | UBC Alert testing on Jan 17 | Masks required in healthcare facilities | Reminder: Zero Waste Market closed until Feb 5 | Thermal units current operating statuses | NJSS | Stay safe at work: Hearing testing | Prepare for an emergency: Which non-perishable foods can I put in my emergency kit?
Facilities Update – January 7, 2025
New newsletter template – reminder for submissions | Make sure your phones and computers are up to date | New finance website and portal | Upcoming thermal projects | Thermal units current operating status | Join the VPFO Sun Run team | Stay safe at work: Workplace noise hazards | Prepare for an emergency: Keep medications in your emergency preparedness kit
Crystal Liu joins UBC Facilities as a Buyer for Project Services
Crystal Liu is joining the sourcing team as a Buyer for Project Services on January 8. Before UBC, she was a Procurement Advisor and Supply Chain Planner at Suncor for 13 years.
John Ede joins Municipal Services as Contract Manager
John will be joining UBC Facilities on January 13. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering, a Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs, and is a Certified Supply Chain Professional.
Celebrating and reflecting on all our achievements this year
As we wrap up 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable work we’ve achieved together and express my heartfelt gratitude for your dedication, creativity, and perseverance.
Facilities Weekly – December 17, 2024
Message from John – Celebrating and reflecting on all our achievements this year | Facilities emergency contacts for the holiday season | Join us for coffee and treats on Dec 24 | Celebrating excellence: 2024 SEA Award winners | Moving crew joins Waste Management Team | Thermal units current operating status | NJSS: Dec 10, 2024 | Spreading Holiday Cheer! | Workplace strategies for mental health: Why kindness matters | Weekly emergency preparedness tip: Learn basic First Aid and CPR
Celebrating excellence: 2024 UBC Facilities Staff Excellence Award winners
This year, we received over 90 nominations. After careful consideration, the award committee has chosen the winners. Learn about each award recipient.
Variable Frequency Drives to be replaced in the Brimacombe Building in January
Maintenance will be taking place in the Brimacombe Building from January–April 2025. We will be replacing and installing critical variable frequency drives (VFDs) on the penthouse level above the fourth floor that have reached the end of their operational life.
Construction begins in January on the Foster Lab Renovation
Construction on the Foster Lab Renovation in the Networks of Centre of Excellence (NCE) – Room 440 is anticipated to begin in January 2025 and to be completed in May 2025.
Facilities Weekly – December 10, 2024
Facilities Holiday Events reminder | Be prepared for holiday closures – Zero Waste Market, Environmental Services Facilities, the Centre | FSC loading dock closure Dec 11 | Zone list updates – Dec 3 | What’s happening in Thermal Utilities this month? | Thermal units current operating status | NJSS – Dec 3 | Building safety capacity: Working in the cold | Weekly emergency preparedness tip: Get a hand crank radio