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David Kosub, Project Coordinator: 22 years at UBC before riding into retirement
Since joining UBC 22 years ago, David has worked with many teams at over 100 buildings across campus. As he embarks on the next chapter of his life after retirement, the VPFO Communications & Engagement team invited him to share his experience working as part of UBC and within the VPFO.
BC Ministry of Advanced Education building auditors will be on campus starting June 21
BC Ministry of Advanced Education has contracted VFA Canada to audit 136 buildings on the UBC Point Grey campus starting June 21 to the end of January 2022. The last audit was undertaken in 2018.
Collaboration between Building Operations and UBC’s Plant Care Services to Improve Soil Quality at UBC’s Research Fields
A collaboration between UBC’s Plant Care Services and Building Operations is improving soil quality for researchers at Plant Care Services’ Totem Field and providing an environmentally friendly outlet for compost on campus.
Consolidating Capital Expertise in the VPFO
We are pleased to announce the creation of a new Capital Financial Management team that will be responsible for the oversight and governance for UBC’s significant capital operations (i.e. over $1B ongoing/multi-year projects).
Lindsay Forsyth & Jeff Bosworth promoted in Municipal Services within Building Operations
Lindsay Forsyth is promoted to Sub-Head Landscape Technologist, and Jeff Bosworth is promoted as Landscape Technologist Apprentice in Municipal Services within Building Operations.
Enjoy the cherry blossoms on UBC Vancouver campus
In collaboration with UTown@UBC, Building Operations created and installed seasonal photo frames for the campus community to enjoy the short blossom season.
Free menstrual products on campus
Custodial Services has been working with Free Periods Canada, a grassroots organization founded by UBC students, to promote intersectional menstrual equity by ensuring all menstruators have access to the products and information they need.
Fly-over video of the New Recreation Centre
UBC Athletics & Recreation recently filmed a fly-over video of the new recreation Centre, which will be located to the North of the UBC Life Building.
Customer Services & Informatics reporting to Facilities, AVP
To reduce redundancies and expand our lens in working better together as one Facilities team to enable excellence in learning and research, the Customer Services & Informatics (CSI) team led by Kishani Gibbons in Building Operations, will report directly to Facilities, AVP.
The new Water Pump Station
The final building handover is underway for the new Water Pump Station, located on University Boulevard and Education Road, next to the Henry Angus building.