Douglas T. Kenny Building Seismic Upgrades
Construction of the Douglas T. Kenny Building to complete seismic upgrades is anticipated to begin in July 2026 and be completed in December 2027. Read more about what to expect.
Metro Vancouver water remains safe to drink as flow direction resets early July
In fall 2025, Metro Vancouver temporarily reversed the flow of water in some water mains for the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel Project. Metro Vancouver is now returning the flow of water to its previous direction. As a result, some residents in Vancouver (including UBC) may notice cloudiness or slight discolouration in their water for […]
Sarah Mallen joins as Senior Manager, Architectural
We are pleased to announce that Sarah Mallen will step into the role of Senior Manager, Architectural, effective June 29, 2026. Sarah brings extensive experience from Simon Fraser University, where she is a proven leader in driving operational excellence, strengthening team performance and fostering psychologically safe environments. With a strong foundation in people leadership, process […]
Metro Vancouver’s Stage 3 watering restrictions effective June 8
Stage 3 of Metro Vancouver’s Watering Regulations comes into effect on June 8, 2026. Under these restrictions, some operational impacts will be noticed across the campus. Water features and pressure washing Existing water features (such as fountains) that are currently in operation will remain on but will not be refilled. If water levels in any […]
Sandy Hutchinson joins as Custodial Coordinator in Custodial Services
We are excited to welcome Sandy Hutchinson as our Custodial Coordinator. Sandy is no stranger to the Facilities community, he joined UBC in 2017 as a Labourer with Municipal Services before moving into a Sub Head role within Tool Crib and Stores Operations. Over the past few years, Sandy has also supported Custodial Services, particularly […]
Planning ahead and partnering with Finance for a smooth research equipment installation
Acquiring new research equipment is an exciting milestone, whether you’re expanding lab capabilities or launching a new project. Before purchasing, relocating, or accepting new equipment, we encourage you to connect early with your UBC Facilities Manager.
Allard Hall optimization project recognized at ASHRAE Region XI Technology Awards
The Allard Hall Continuous Optimization for Geo-Loop Heat Exchange Systems Project, led by Facilities’ Building Management Systems (BMS) team in Energy & Water Services, has been awarded second place in the Educational Facilities – Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) category at the ASHRAE Region XI Technology Awards. Allard Hall relied on a geo loop heat exchange […]
UBC recognized at the Canadian Society for Landscape Architects 2026 Awards of Excellence
UBC was recently recognized in the Canadian Society for Landscape Architects’ 2026 Awards of Excellence for two landscape projects: Wheaton Walk Through Time and Museum of Anthropology
Cleaning up the campus for Earth Day 2026
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Clean Up the Campus Earth Day event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Thanks to your efforts, we collected a total of 75.5 lbs of waste from the public realm areas across campus. A special shoutout to our winning team (Team #2: Dean Gregory, Zitong Xu, […]
Metro Vancouver’s Stage 2 watering restrictions effective May 1
Stage 2 of Metro Vancouver’s Watering Regulations comes into effect on May 1, 2026. Under these restrictions, some operational impacts will be noticed across the region. Learn more.