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Monday, October 27, 2025

Upgrading accessibility at Allard Hall with new sit-stand desks 

Facilities recently tackled a complex project to add sit-stand desks to five classrooms at Allard Hall. The original tables were built-in millwork with metal legs…
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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Planon Requestor(s): Update your Workday phone number

All service requests are managed in Planon. To help our teams quickly reach the Planon requestor when an issue is reported or a customer-funded job…
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Unsung Hero Award: Congratulations to Denise Pearce

We are proud to share that Denise Pearce, Director, Building Operations was recently awarded the 2025 Unsung Hero Award presented by PCAPPA (Pacific Coast Region…
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Monday, October 20, 2025

Subhead Electrician promotions in Building Operations

Ben Scott and Ryan Jeffs have been promoted to Subhead Electricians in the electrical department of Building Operations in Facilities. Ryan will be the new…
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Friday, October 17, 2025

UBC President Dr. Bacon and VPFO Frank Laezza tour the new Gateway Building

Leadership explored the stunning new mass timber hybrid project, the Gateway Health Building, which will open within a few months. Read more in Dr. Bacon's…
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Refreshed Facilities Manager lookup tool

The Facilities Manager lookup tool has been recently refreshed to help you quickly find information about your building and identify your assigned zone’s Facilities Manager,…
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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Brimacombe Building External Maintenance project begins

Construction on the Brimacombe Building External Maintenance project is anticipated to take place from October to mid-November 2025. The project will clean, prepare and paint external metal structural elements.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Facilities teams fight clog monsters and leaks

Last week, Facilities teams tackled a double-header: a District Energy System piping leak at the Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory and a big clog monster at…
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Monday, October 6, 2025

Metro Vancouver water crews conducting planned work starting October 16

During the water system adjustments, there will be no interruption to drinking water service. However, some Vancouver residents may notice occasional cloudiness or slight discolouration…
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Friday, October 3, 2025

New Monday yoga classes starting October 20 at the Centre

Starting October 20, we will be adding an additional yoga class to the Centre's group class schedule! Sessions will be held on Mondays at 4:00 pm,…
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