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Sunday, December 18, 2022

The 2022 Facilities Holiday Event was a success

Thank you for coming to our first Facilities Holiday events. It was wonderful to have our different groups gather to celebrate the season.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

UBC embraces mass timber with $180 million Gateway Building

Wood construction allowed the University of British Columbia to represent three of its core values in designing the new Gateway Building: sustainability, personal well-being and…
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Facilities teams work together to ensure an ideal exam experience for UBC students

Twice a year, at end of Term 1 and 2, Custodial Services and Municipal Services work together to set up Osborne Gym and Student Recreation…
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Facilities Weekly – December 13, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services,…
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Thursday, December 8, 2022

This holiday season visit MOA before temporary 2023 closure

The upcoming winter holidays present a final opportunity for visitors to explore the Museum of Anthropology at UBC before it closes for much of 2023.…
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Facilities Weekly – December 6, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services,…
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Updated UBC Technical Guidelines

The Technical Guidelines play an important role in the development and projects at UBC, and help to ensure that buildings and renovations are designed and…
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Facilities Weekly – November 30, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services,…
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Monday, November 28, 2022

Strengthening Municipal Services’ Asset and Fleet Management Services

In order to enhance our technical expertise in civil engineering, asset stewardship and fleet management, Municipal Services is pleased to welcome Rishi Purohit, Fleet and…
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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Facilities Weekly – November 22, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services,…
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