Construction begins on the CEDaR Lab mechanical & acoustical improvement
Construction is anticipated to begin on August 19 for the CEDaR (Community Engaged Documentation and Research) Lab Mechanical & Acoustical Improvement in the Buchannan Tower, Room 104A. The project will implement mechanical and acoustic improvements in the lab for noise attenuation and thermal enhancement.
Renovations to begin on the Marra Lab in the Networks of Centres of Excellence
Construction on the Marra Lab is anticipated to begin in mid-August 2024, and is anticipated to be completed by the end of December 2024. This renovation will upgrade the old furnishings, electrical and mechanical systems, and flooring to facilitate the research being conducted in the space.
Construction to begin on the Sustainable Timber-Built Environment Laboratory
Construction on the Sustainable Timber-Built Environment Laboratory will begin on August 6, 2024 and is anticipated to be completed by the end of December 2024. The southeast corner of the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP) courtyard will be renovated to enclose a space for the laboratory that will be connected to existing CAWP infrastructure and services.
Cecille Lintag joins UBC Facilities as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development
Cecille Lintag has joined UBC Facilities as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development until November 25, 2024 to cover for Natalie Wagorn while on leave. Cecille will play a pivotal role in the administration, reporting, and financial oversight of our routine and capital projects, enhancing our campus infrastructure.
Understanding how operations and maintenance are funded at UBC
Over the past decade, UBC has grown considerably and now is similar to a city or town, in addition to being a university campus. With a dynamic and growing population, UBC Facilities recognizes the need to provide transparency and clarity on how assets and services on the UBC Vancouver campus are funded. As such, we are pleased to share the 2024 Facilities Service Guide, a comprehensive overview of assets managed, and services provided by UBC Facilities.
The Museum of Anthropology reopens to the public
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) seismic upgrades are complete and the museum reopened to the public last week. The reopening weekend coincided with the museum’s 75th anniversary and events and performances were held to celebrate. Many VPFO staff attended the reopening, and Safety & Risk Services team members were onsite to provide security.
Sharing power between your car and campus: UBC’s Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED)
If you drive an electric car, your battery power sits unused most of the day, while the city’s energy grid is at peak use. What if you could lend power to the grid during those peak hours and have your vehicle charged up again by the time you leave the office? UBC Facilities’ managed the SHED project construction, bringing this complex, innovative project into reality.
UBC Facilities recognized as a leader in cleaning with international certification
UBC Facilities achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building (GB) advanced by GBAC with Honours certification. This certification from ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry, places UBC in the elite top tier of all cleaning service providers world-wide.
Renovation begins on the Forest Sciences Centre Room 2330/2323
Construction will begin in June for the Forest Sciences Centre Room 2330/2323 Renovation. The project will transform an existing classroom into a Learn Lab to serve students of the Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Program.
UBC Emergency Management Water Well Project
Construction to begin in June on the UBC Emergency Management Water Well Project. Three test wells will be drilled on campus to help UBC prepare to provide water during an emergency.