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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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Monday, May 3, 2021

First Nations Longhouse Expansion

A development permit application has been received for a one-storey 168 sq. m addition to the First Nations Longhouse. The addition will make use of…
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Monday, April 26, 2021

Watering Restrictions come into Effect May 1, 2021

Metro Vancouver's Drinking Water Conservation Plan, Stage 1 watering restrictions will come into effect on May 1, 2021, as outlined in Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water…
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Friday, April 23, 2021

Adjustments to pH and alkalinity of regions drinking water in June 2021

Metro Vancouver has notified UBC Vancouver that they are planning to increase the pH and alkalinity of the region’s drinking water through the use of…
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Thursday, April 22, 2021

Lindsay Forsyth & Jeff Bosworth promoted in Municipal Services within Building Operations

Lindsay Forsyth is promoted to Sub-Head Landscape Technologist, and Jeff Bosworth is promoted as Landscape Technologist Apprentice in Municipal Services within Building Operations.
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Thursday, April 22, 2021

Preparing for the planned School of Biomedical Engineering Building

The Demolition of  the DH Copp Building began last month for the development of the new School of Biomedical Engineering Building, a partnership between the Faculty…
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