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Friday, June 11, 2021

Collaboration between Building Operations and UBC’s Plant Care Services to Improve Soil Quality at UBC’s Research Fields

A collaboration between UBC’s Plant Care Services and Building Operations is improving soil quality for researchers at Plant Care Services’ Totem Field and providing an…
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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Consolidating Capital Expertise in the VPFO

We are pleased to announce the creation of a new Capital Financial Management team that will be responsible for the oversight and governance for UBC’s…
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Monday, May 31, 2021

In memory of David Meek

It is with a profound sense of sadness and loss that we share the news of the sudden passing of David Meek over the weekend.…
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Friday, May 21, 2021

Michael Smith Labs Aircuity

In 2019, Energy & Water Services completed the first install of an Aircuity system in BC, in the Michael Smith Labs building. The system samples…
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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Real-Time Energy Management

While UBC has participated in BC Hydro’s Continuous Optimization Program (C.Op) over the past decade, the approach to identifying energy conservation measures hasn’t changed in…
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Centre for Comparative Medicine Optimization

The Centre for Comparative Medicine is a 10,000m2 animal care facility. Not only is CCM one of the larger energy consumers on campus but it…
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Monday, May 17, 2021

Basketball Court Relocation

A development permit application has been received for an outdoor basketball court in the parking lot at Thunderbird Boulevard and Health Sciences Mall. This basketball court…
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Thursday, May 6, 2021

Building ventilation systems remain our particular focus at UBC

With updated guidance from the BCCDC on building ventilation and COVID-19, the performance of our building ventilation systems remains our particular focus. To ensure our…
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

UBC breaks ground on $23 million renewable energy hub

A new $23 million renewable energy hub will transform an entire city block at the University of British Columbia into a smart energy district, including…
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Monday, May 3, 2021

In memory of Alexandra Psiharis

It is with deep sadness that we are announcing the unexpected passing of Alexandra Psiharis. Alexandra was a valued member of the Building Operations team for…
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