Samuel Akindele joins Municipal Services as Trades 3 Mechanic
Samuel has over 15 years of experience as Heavy Duty Mechanic. He joins UBC most recently from BC Ferries where he worked as Marine Engine Mechanic, and was responsible for Engine Overhauling, Rad Drives, and Pumps.
Enhancing operations and safety: BRDF control room & office renovation
As part of an effort to enhance operations and safety, the Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facility (BRDF) control room and office have recently been renovated. The purpose of this renovation was to modernize the BRDF control room and personnel quarters.
Supporting building users and academic research through air fan system upgrades in the Chemistry Physics Building
In February, a supply fan at Chemistry A Block in the Chemistry Physics Building suffered a critical failure, resulting in the shutdown of fumehoods directly impacting research. Special thanks to Building Operations, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development, and all across Facilities who were involved with this process.
Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus as of June 19, 2023
The UBC campus is always growing and changing so it’s common to encounter construction and road closures. Find more information on the UBC Campus + Community Planning website for upcoming road closures construction and roadwork updates.
MOA Great Hall Renewal project featured in Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia’s Innovation magazine
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) Great Hall Renewal project was featured in the annual project highlights issue of Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)’s Innovation magazine, a showcase of innovative and sustainable projects.
Frederick Kwok joins Facilities Information and Inventory System team in Infrastructure Development as CAD Technician
In his role as a CAD Technician, Frederick will play a vital part in the development of building floorplans, maps, and space inventory. His extensive expertise in CAD and meticulous attention to detail make him an invaluable addition to UBC Facilities.
New art connects The Reconciliation Pole to Musqueam territory
Infrastructure Development recently completed the project to install the large-scale bronze artwork co-created by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) master carver Kayám̓ Richard Campbell and Haida master carver and hereditary chief James Hart, 7idansuu (Edenshaw). The new artwork now anchors Hart’s The Reconciliation Pole (2015-17) to Musqueam territory.
MOA Great Hall Renewal project is coming together
Over the last 6 months, the Museum of Anthropology (MOA): Great Hall Renewal project team has been working on foundations, pre-cast and cast in place structures. Once the structure has been completed, skylights and vertical glazing will be ready for installation to enclose the renewed Great Hall.
Newly installed Musqueam art pieces at Henry Angus Building
Facilities recently coordinated the installation of three Musqueam Art pieces created by Susan Point, a Coast Salish artist from Musqueam and a First Nation in Vancouver, British Columbia, in the atrium of the Henry Angus Building.
Mônica Da Silva joins Infrastructure Development as Data Systems Administrator, Capital Projects
Monica will be taking on the administration of the project reporting systems for Project Services, Capital Project Accounting and Capital Planning. She comes from Brazil where she worked as a Database Analyst for the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Sao Luis, and the Federal University of Ceará.