We’re saying goodbye to @UBCFixMySpace on X (Twitter)
Effective September 1, 2025, UBC Facilities will be decommissioning our Facilities X (formerly Twitter) account, @UBCFixMySpace. This change reflects our ongoing efforts to streamline communications and ensure consistent, reliable support for the campus community. For Building Administrators, please continue to submit your requests directly through Planon. Planon allows you to easily submit, monitor and view […]
Updates to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing
As part of recent updates within the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing, the Centre entrance doors will remain locked during work hours. VPFO staff can now enter the space by swiping their UBC staff cards.
UBC Perception & Cognition Lab Renovation begins July 14
UBC Perception & Cognition Lab Renovation Douglas Kenny Building (KENN) Rooms 3201, 3202, 3203, 3205, 3207, & 3208 Construction on the UBC Perception & Cognition Lab (Ongchoco Lab) Renovation is anticipated to begin on July 14, 2025, and to be completed in October 2025. This renovation will rearrange the rooms to provide a graduate student […]
Forest Sciences Centre Room 1717 Renovation begins July 7
Construction on the Forest Sciences Centre Room 1717 Renovation into a graduate research shared space is anticipated to begin on July 7. This project involves the conversion of the existing wet laboratory into a dedicated office space for graduate students, supporting research activities.
UBC’s newest state-of-the art fitness centre opens
UBC Vancouver has tripled indoor fitness and recreation space with the opening of Recreation Centre North (RCN). The soft opening of the facility began on June 23 and will continue through June 29.
Preparing for your first visit to the Rec North Fitness Centre
The Rec North Fitness Centre is spread across four floors so we’ve put together a few tools to help you familiarize yourself with the space before you visit. Learn more about the Fitness Centre through a floor-by-floor equipment guide, tips for your first visit, and videos to introduce the indoor track and gymnasium.
Two UBC projects featured in the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) Innovation magazine
The UBC Pharmacy Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) System was featured for its innovative approach to energy efficiency. The UBC Okanagan District Energy Decarbonization project was also featured in the magazine.
Facilities Town Hall: Reflecting on our progress and looking ahead
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Facilities Town Hall. Whether you attended during the day or joined a night or weekend session, your presence helped make this a meaningful and energizing event.
Scott Turner joins as Project Supervisor position for the Construction Office
Scott Turner has been selected as the successful candidate for the Project Supervisor position for Construction Office 2 – Team I49 in Asset Replacement & Improvement, effective June 16.
Blair Phillips promoted to Project Coordinator – Electrical Technical Support
We’re thrilled to share that Blair Phillips has been promoted to the role of Project Coordinator within the Electrical Technical Support team! Blair has been a cornerstone of the electrical projects crew for seven years, serving as subhead with unwavering dedication, technical excellence, and a calm, collected approach to every challenge.