Celebrating excellence: 2024 UBC Facilities Staff Excellence Award winners
This year, we received over 90 nominations. After careful consideration, the award committee has chosen the winners. Learn about each award recipient.
Variable Frequency Drives to be replaced in the Brimacombe Building in January
Maintenance will be taking place in the Brimacombe Building from January–April 2025. We will be replacing and installing critical variable frequency drives (VFDs) on the penthouse level above the fourth floor that have reached the end of their operational life.
Construction begins in January on the Foster Lab Renovation
Construction on the Foster Lab Renovation in the Networks of Centre of Excellence (NCE) – Room 440 is anticipated to begin in January 2025 and to be completed in May 2025.
Saad Ibrahim joins Energy & Water Services as Civil Engineer
As of December 2, Saad Ibrahim has joined Energy & Water Services. He joins us from the City of Brantford, Ontario, where he worked as a Design Engineer and Project Manager overseeing capital projects in roads, water, and wastewater. Learn more about Saad.
Metro Vancouver water crews conducting planned maintenance
Metro Vancouver water crews are working within the City of Vancouver December 3–5, which may cause cloudy water. The water is still safe for consumption and use.
Fixing campus infrastructure breaks, spills, and leaks
Addressing leaks is vital to maintaining campus infrastructure and supporting the VPFO’s campus excellence and sustainability goals. The UBC Facilities team has shown their dedication, expertise, and quick-thinking while responding to leaks over the past few weeks.
The 98-year-old that stopped traffic
UBC’s historic Old Fire Hall was carefully relocated to preserve its heritage for future generations amidst campus redevelopment projects. Read more on UBC News.
Stay visible and safe during the fall and winter
As the vibrant colors of fall settle in, so do shorter daylight hours and unpredictable weather conditions. Be sure to prioritize safety both on and off the road during these darker months.
Tanya Nyandong joins Custodial Services as Custodial Manager for the Evening Shift
Tanya brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. She has a robust background in facilities management that will help support and enhance our operations.
The latest Facility Condition Index is available
Facilities has updated the bubble diagrams that show the condition of UBC Vancouver Point Grey owned buildings as assessed by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills in 2023. These diagrams are augmented by renovations completed to date after that audit.