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New Electrical Service Energization Request Form
Energy & Water Services has introduced a new Electrical Service Energization Request Form that combines the previous energization request forms for new buildings Unit Substations and Low Voltage service.
Facilities Service Request Dashboard is now live
UBC Facilities is pleased to share that the Facilities Service Request Dashboard is now live. The Facilities Service Requests Dashboard (CWL and VPN required) is a centralized, interactive tool designed to provide visibility into open service requests submitted through Planon.
Our roadmap: Strengthening service for a growing campus
Guided by UBC’s Strategic Plan and the VPFO Strategic Plan—specifically the focus on Collaboration, Customer Service & Engagement, the Facilities Roadmap drives meaningful improvements in how we connect with customers, streamline operations, and elevate the service experience for the entire community.
In memory of Heidi Harkness
It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Heidi Harkness on March 5, 2025.
Find the room you need with the new Find a Space tool!
The newly redeveloped Find a Space tool on the Learning Spaces website is now live and ready for use!
Continuous optimization of buildings
Building Tune-Ups While a building may perform as intended immediately after it has been built, the truth is that like anything else, a building’s systems degrade over time. By continuously monitoring a building’s performance and regularly making minor tweaks and repairs, it can be possible to keep a building performing at its best. These tweaks […]
Facilities Weekly – October 3, 2023
Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Please RSVP: Farewell Gathering for Jodi Scott | Take your kids to work day: Registration now open! | Building safety capacity: preventing and addressing workplace bullying and harassment | Weekly emergency tip: beware of aftershocks
Facilities Weekly – September 27, 2023
Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — Building a stronger Facilities team | Farewell Gathering for Jodi Scott | A major milestone as Electrical and Mechanical Building Operations groups roll out the first round of asset QR Code tags | Three additional fully-electrified Mobi public bike share stations | The Centre Health Fair | National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day) | New UBC conferences website | Building safety capacity: understanding the risk of fatigue | Weekly emergency tip: emergency preparedness
Facilities Weekly – September 19, 2023
Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — Digital lockers at Stores will soon be available | USB re-roofing project to begin next spring |
Planon Stream 1 extension project near completion | Zone List updates | Kids To Work Day 2023 Registration Opens September 20 | Book online: Free fitness classes at The Centre | Reminder to share your feedback on proposed amendments to the Snow Policy (SC5) | Building safety capacity: working safely at heights | Weekly Emergency Tip: Emergency Preparedness
Facilities Weekly – September 12, 2023
Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff — Upcoming University Endowment Lands (UEL) project | Kids to Work Day is November 1 | UBC’s Mass Care exercise comes to life in a full set up | Safety Awareness Week is September 18-22, 2023 | Building safety capacity – Safety on the Go: UBC Safe Vancouver App | Weekly Emergency Tip: Emergency Preparedness