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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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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural installed

Last week, the Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural was installed west of the First Nations Long House (FNLH) building on the West Mall. This mural…
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Facilities Weekly – November 21, 2023

Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural installed | Exam period begins Monday, December 11 | Thermal units current operating statuses | Sub Head pilot program successful…
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Thursday, November 16, 2023

UBC is a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion

BC Hydro Clean Energy Champions are businesses, homes, and institutions—large and small—recognized for their reduction in their reliance on fossil fuels. BC Hydro praised UBC…
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Facilities Weekly – November 14, 2023

MacLeod Engineering Building Renewal wins 2nd in Concrete Construction Awards | BC Hydro Clean Energy Champions | Facilities' United Way Campaign: Soup or Sweet! |…
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