Facilities News


Pauline Li stepping into a new role in UBC Okanagan’s Infrastructure Development as Building Records Manager

In her new role, Pauline will be responsible for records management, facility planning, as well as management of document and drawing repositories to ensure accurate records of all are maintained and consistently represented across multiple systems and depositories.

Temporary relocation of the three flagpoles to Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

Due to the construction of the Recreation Centre and the upgrades to Student Union Boulevard, the three flagpoles will be temporarily installed at the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre by August 15, 2022.  

Fly-through video of UBC’s New Recreation Centre

The new facility will provide much needed recreation space including a state of the art fitness centre, three gymnasiums, an indoor track, and many other amenities. Watch this fly-through video of the New Recreation Centre on UBC Recreation's YouTube channel.

Facilities’ Stores team applying Lean Six Sigma to reduce order pick time

Sean Zheng, a Store Operator from Municipal Services within UBC Facilities and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt graduate, recently implemented a simple yet effective process improvement that resulted in a 50% decrease in average custodial order pick time.

Sean Lynch promoted to Director, Custodial Services within Facilities

Sean Lynch has been promoted to become UBC Facilities new Director, Custodial Services effective August 2, 2022.