Facilities News


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, Project Manager with any questions.

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 Centre 604-822-2173. Find out about road clearing priorities and ice prevention work on the UBC Vancouver campus during snow events, and check for campus updates on ubc.ca.

2024 Soft plastic and styrofoam pick-up schedule is available

Did you know that plastic bags (a type of soft plastic) and styrofoam are not currently recyclable at UBC’s sort-it stations? There are several collection points across campus for pickup. If you are generating a significant amount of soft plastic or styrofoam waste, you can participate in our pick-up program.

Andy Gomes is promoted to Operations Centre Manager

Andy Gomes has been promoted to Operations Centre Manager. Andy will officially assume his new role on March 1, 2024.  Andy’s extensive background and experience within the Mechanical Operations department makes him a valuable asset to the team, and we are confident Andy will excel in his expanded responsibilities.

Construction to begin on the Faculty of Applied Science Digital Design Studio

Construction: January 2024 until summer 2025. Construction to begin in January 2024 on the new Faculty of Applied Science Digital Design Studio within the courtyard of the Chemical and Biological Engineering building. This new, student-centred facility will provide critical space for the convergence of design approaches specific to APSC disciplines and support the transformation of […]