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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Facilities Weekly – December 12, 2023

A message from John Metras: A warm thank you for your hard work and dedication over the past year | We look forward to seeing…
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

A warm thank you for your hard work and dedication over the past year

Welcome to the holidays! As we look forward to the new year, I’d like to pause and reflect on the past year and be grateful…
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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Gilberto Andrade is promoted to Building Asset Specialist within Facilities’ Building Operations

Gilberto Andrade is promoted to Building Asset Specialist and will be joining Building Operations within Facilities starting January 29, 2024. His expertise and data-driven decision-making…
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Construction begins on the Laboratory of Archeology – Iona Building

Construction has begun on the new Community Research Centre in the Iona Building Parkade Level Rooms B161 & B162. This project aims to create a…
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Facilities Weekly – December 5, 2023

Zero waste market Ubyssey feature | Red zone under Jenny Black | ESF closure | United Way pancake breakfast | Rodent prevention | 988 helpline…
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Friday, December 1, 2023

2023 UBC Technical Guidelines are now available

The UBC Technical Guidelines serve as the code of quality and performance for the design, construction and renovation of University-owned institutional buildings. Learn more about…
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Friday, December 1, 2023

UBC launches Zero Waste Market to promote sustainability

UBC's Furniture Reuse program featured in the Ubyssey. The initiative, lead by the UBC facilities department, aims to reduce waste on campus by promoting the…
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Help prevent rodents from occupying your work spaces

Rodents are year-round pests. Their activity and indoor migration increase as the weather gets colder, and they move indoors for shelter and food. Learn more…
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Facilities Weekly – November 28, 2023

NAFTA Clean Air award winner | UBC Lead Exposure Control Plan (ECP) and a new Lead Awareness training course | Zone list updated | United…
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Thursday, November 23, 2023

UBC buildings recognized at the 2023 NAFA Clean Air Awards

Created by the National Air Filtration Association, the purpose of this award program is to promote and recognize the use of high-efficiency filtration products and…
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