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Monday, June 8, 2026

Metro Vancouver’s Stage 3 watering restrictions effective June 8  

Stage 3 of Metro Vancouver’s Watering Regulations comes into effect on June 8, 2026. Under these restrictions, some operational impacts will be noticed across the…
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Temporary leadership change in Facilities

I am pleased to share the news that Kishani Gibbons (Director, Customer Services & Informatics) will be stepping into the role of Acting Director, UBC…
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Monday, June 1, 2026

Sandy Hutchinson joins as Custodial Coordinator in Custodial Services

We are excited to welcome Sandy Hutchinson as our Custodial Coordinator. Sandy is no stranger to the Facilities community, he joined UBC in 2017 as…
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Planning ahead and partnering with Finance for a smooth research equipment installation

Acquiring new research equipment is an exciting milestone, whether you’re expanding lab capabilities or launching a new project. Before purchasing, relocating, or accepting new equipment,…
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Allard Hall optimization project recognized at ASHRAE Region XI Technology Awards

The Allard Hall Continuous Optimization for Geo-Loop Heat Exchange Systems Project, led by Facilities’ Building Management Systems (BMS) team in Energy & Water Services, has…
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

UBC recognized at the Canadian Society for Landscape Architects 2026 Awards of Excellence

UBC was recently recognized in the Canadian Society for Landscape Architects’ 2026 Awards of Excellence for two landscape projects: Wheaton Walk Through Time and Museum…
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Cleaning up the campus for Earth Day 2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Clean Up the Campus Earth Day event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Thanks to your…
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Metro Vancouver’s Stage 2 watering restrictions effective May 1 

Stage 2 of Metro Vancouver’s Watering Regulations comes into effect on May 1, 2026. Under these restrictions, some operational impacts will be noticed across the…
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Monday, April 20, 2026

Facilities wins ASHRAE BC Technology Award

Facilities recently won the ASHRAE British Columbia Technology Award (2025-26) in the Educational Facilities, Existing category. Learn more about the project led by Energy &…
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Monday, April 20, 2026

UBC recognized as one of the most beautiful college campuses

We’re excited to share that our campus has been recognized as one of the most beautiful college campuses, with features in House Beautiful and Daily…
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