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Monday, April 1, 2024

Updates to UBC Facilities’ charge-out rates

Effective April 1, 2024, UBC Facilities’ charge-out rates have increased on the UBC Vancouver campus. This change is reflected in the Fiscal 2024/25 Planning Guidelines…
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

50% off furniture at the Zero Waste Market

As spring rolls around, the Zero Waste Market is excited to announce that during April and May, will be 50% off, with some items free.…
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Do your part and Sort It Out

As we continue our commitment to sustainability, we want to take a moment to remind everyone of the importance of recycling and waste sorting within…
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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Say Goodbye to the old Power House

The demolition of the Power House is in progress to make way for the planned development of the UBC Sauder Power House Expansion. Learn more.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Facilities is one of the recipients of the Campus as a Living Lab ‘Grand Challenge’ funding award

The Campus as a Living Lab ‘Grand Challenge’  encourages faculty and staff to work together on a project to effectively respond and adapt to the…
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Get to know the senior leadership team: John Metras

Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know John Metras, Associate Vice-President, Facilities and his leadership vision: “I am an inclusive, action-oriented leader.…
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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Jack Bell Building Renewal

Construction will last from February 2024 until late 2025 on the Jack Bell Building Renewal. This project will mitigate deferred maintenance and seismically upgrade the…
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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Municipal Services’ Stores rolls out smart lockers

Municipal Services' Stores team is working to more efficiently provide materials to customers by rolling out Smart Lockers. Learn more about this new materials pick-up…
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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Construction to begin on University Services Building roof

Construction to begin in April for the University Services Building Roof Renewal. Construction is expected to last until Fall 2024. Reach out to Pamela Troyer,…
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Facilities teams are actively responding to any issues affecting our buildings

As temperatures dip and sustain below 0° degrees, Facilities teams are actively responding to any issues affecting our buildings. For emergencies, please call the Service…
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