Preparing for the planned School of Biomedical Engineering Building
The Demolition of the DH Copp Building began last month for the development of the new School of Biomedical Engineering Building, a partnership between the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Applied Science, and a top strategic priority for the University and both Faculties.
Preparing for the planned School of Biomedical Engineering Building
The Demolition of the DH Copp Building began last month for the planned development of the new School of Biomedical Engineering Building (SBME), a partnership between the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Applied Science, and a top strategic priority for the University and both Faculties. The vision of the School is to transform patient health […]
UBC Water Supply Centre now running campus water supply
The aging water pump station located in the Power House is now disconnected from the University Boulevard transmission main, and the new UBC Water Supply Centre is fully running the campus water distribution.
Enjoy the cherry blossoms on UBC Vancouver campus
In collaboration with UTown@UBC, Building Operations created and installed seasonal photo frames for the campus community to enjoy the short blossom season.
COVID-19 safety
With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in BC, including increasing cases involving more easily transmitted COVID-19 variants, it is more important than ever for each and every one of us to follow required safety protocols when working on campus.
Free menstrual products on campus
Custodial Services has been working with Free Periods Canada, a grassroots organization founded by UBC students, to promote intersectional menstrual equity by ensuring all menstruators have access to the products and information they need.
Fly-over video of the New Recreation Centre
UBC Athletics & Recreation recently filmed a fly-over video of the new recreation Centre, which will be located to the North of the UBC Life Building.
Our operational priorities
As we head into the new financial year, I want to take a moment to thank everyone for their continued hard work and dedication. I recognize the new systems have been challenging and I am proud of the resilience and continued collaborative efforts of the Facilities team.
Customer Services & Informatics reporting to Facilities, AVP
To reduce redundancies and expand our lens in working better together as one Facilities team to enable excellence in learning and research, the Customer Services & Informatics (CSI) team led by Kishani Gibbons in Building Operations, will report directly to Facilities, AVP.
Decommission of the Power House
The new Water Supply Centre is now completed, and the old water mains at the Power House is scheduled to be disconnected between April 9-14, 2021. To facilitate the work, there will be changes to the flow of water in UBC’s pipe, however, disruptions are not anticipated.