Replacing an 800+lbs supply fan motor in Pulp and Paper Centre
Last weekend the millwrights replaced a failed 60 horsepower 800+lbs supply fan motor so the electrical crew could reattach the electrical connections. The area(s) within the Pulp and Paper Centre were impacted and forced to stop their work until this unit was replaced and put back into service. There were several challenges to overcome in […]
Bert Tempel joins Infrastructure Development as Project Coordinator
Bert joined UBC in 2001 with a sheet metal trades certification. He has spent 20 years in Building Operations’ Sheet Metal Shop where he developed extensive experience and knowledge in the construction of mechanical systems, building maintenance, HVAC systems renewal, and managed all metal related work on campus.
From the classroom to the virtual space, and back again – How UBC’s Learning Spaces team is getting ready for a return to campus
How UBC’s Learning Spaces team is getting ready for a return to campus
Academic District Energy System (ADES) Valve Optimization program
Since April 2021, Energy & Water Services (EWS) has been undergoing a District Energy System (DES) valve optimization project across the UBC Vancouver campus. The Academic District Energy System (ADES) is a highly efficient hot water district energy system that serves over 140 buildings across the UBC Vancouver campus. The DES valve optimization project was […]
New 24/7 Operations Centre structure
Starting Wednesday, September 1, 2021, a new 24/7 Operations Centre structure will take effect. The Operations Centre is the 24/7 hub located within the University Services Building (USB) that will have oversight of the building Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems on the UBC Point Grey campus.