Welcoming Derek Hui as the new Electrical Utilities Manager
Welcome to Derek Hui, P.Eng., FSR-A, our new Electrical Utilities Manager in Energy & Water Services. Derek will oversee the electrical portion of the critical Energy & Water Services infrastructure.
Daylight savings: How changing the clock affects our safety
Daylight Savings Time takes place this year on Sunday, March 8, where we advance our clocks forward by one hour. This means that we will all wake up one hour earlier, which can impact our mental and physical health.
State-of-the-art Gateway Health building opens as integrated hub for student health, teaching and research
Located at the entrance to campus, UBC’s newest building houses nursing, kinesiology, student health programs, and a team-based care teaching clinic opening later this year.
Vote for UBC in the Spotless Spaces competition
UBC Facilities has submitted the Gordon B Shrum Building to the ISSA International Cleaning Week – Spotless Spaces Competition and is proud to be a finalist.
It’s cold out! Stay safe while working and walking
If you’re spending extended time outside in colder temperatures, you may be at risk for cold stress and are more likely to face slippery ground conditions. Learn more about how to stay safe.
UBC Applied Science and UBC Facilities lead $2.5M project to explore hydrogen heating for Vancouver campus
Applied Science in collaboration with UBC Facilities is exploring whether the Campus Energy Centre (CEC) boilers could one day run entirely on hydrogen, a zero-carbon-emission fuel.
Career Centre Renovation at Brock Hall set to begin in February
Estimated construction dates: February – July 2026 The Career Centre Renovation will reimagine and enhance the existing space within the ground floor of Brock Hall’s east wing so that it better serves the current and future activities of the UBC Career Centre. The UBC Career Centre is a valuable resource for students and alumni looking to secure […]
Celebrating excellence: 2025 Facilities Staff Excellence Award winners
The UBC Facilities Staff Excellence Award Program provides recognition and rewards to staff who have demonstrated excellence consistently in the performance of their work and service to the university. Check out the list of winners from 2025.
2026 Styrofoam Pick-up Calendar now available
The 2026 Styrofoam Pick-up Calendar is now available. Municipal Services provides Styrofoam collection every other Wednesday at select locations.
Road closures for utility work set to begin in February for the Lower Mall Precinct
Road closures along University Boulevard and Lower Mall will occur from February to July 2026 to accommodate utility work for the Lower Mall Precinct.