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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Vote for UBC in the Spotless Spaces competition

UBC Facilities has submitted the Gordon B Shrum Building to the ISSA International Cleaning Week – Spotless Spaces Competition and is proud to be a…
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

It’s cold out! Stay safe while working and walking

If you're spending extended time outside in colder temperatures, you may be at risk for cold stress and are more likely to face slippery ground…
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Thursday, February 5, 2026

UBC Applied Science and UBC Facilities lead $2.5M project to explore hydrogen heating for Vancouver campus

Applied Science in collaboration with UBC Facilities is exploring whether the Campus Energy Centre (CEC) boilers could one day run entirely on hydrogen, a zero-carbon-emission…
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Monday, January 26, 2026

Career Centre Renovation at Brock Hall set to begin in February

Estimated construction dates: February – July 2026  The Career Centre Renovation will reimagine and enhance the existing space within the ground floor of Brock Hall’s east wing…
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Celebrating excellence: 2025 Facilities Staff Excellence Award winners

The UBC Facilities Staff Excellence Award Program provides recognition and rewards to staff who have demonstrated excellence consistently in the performance of their work and…
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

2026 Styrofoam Pick-up Calendar now available

The 2026 Styrofoam Pick-up Calendar is now available. Municipal Services provides Styrofoam collection every other Wednesday at select locations.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Road closures for utility work set to begin in February for the Lower Mall Precinct

Road closures along University Boulevard and Lower Mall will occur from February to July 2026 to accommodate utility work for the Lower Mall Precinct.
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Monday, January 5, 2026

Samuel Boadi joins as Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings

We are excited to welcome Samuel Boadi as our new Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings. Samuel brings over 12 years of progressive leadership experience,…
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Celebrating our achievements: 2025 reflections from John Metras

As we close out 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been an extraordinary year—one filled with growth, challenges, and…
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Construction has begun on the Roof and Interior Renovation – Leon and Thea Koerner University Centre 

This construction project will renovate the north roof terrace at level 3 and the interior spaces at level 3 of the UBC Leon and Thea Koerner University Centre.  
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