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Friday, November 22, 2019

Hebb Building Renewal featured in October issue of Award

The iconic Thompson Berwick and Pratt-designed Hebb Building and Theatre at UBC Vancouver have undergone a significant renewal that is sure to wow physics and…
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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Stephen Li joins Building Operations as Mechanical Engineer

Stephen is a Professional Mechanical Engineer and LEED Green Associate with over ten years' experience in Metro Vancouver’s building consulting industry.
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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Update on UBCO Campus Planning, Infrastructure Development, and Campus Operations & Risk Management

Campus leadership has approved the creation of an Infrastructure Development function for UBCO to help maximize our ability to support future growth through realigning ourselves.…
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Exemplifying leadership in Building Operations: Manjit Sound

This year, several members of the VPFO team were recognized in particular for their outstanding contribution to the organization through the President’s Staff Awards. Manjit…
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Building Operations Labour Division now named Streets and Operations Support

Currently known as B.O.L.D, the name change more suitably represents the roles and responsibilities of this Municipal unit, supporting UBC across the Vancouver campus.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Jenniffer Sheel promoted as Director, Municipal Services in Building Operations

Under Jenniffer’s leadership, the Municipal division will continue to proactively and cost-effectively manage the operations and maintenance of all assets on UBC Vancouver campus, creating…
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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

UBC bioenergy facility acts as Living Lab for climate change leadership

Energy & Water Services had an operational need to provide heat to the university community and reduce emissions, and researchers in the Faculty of Applied…
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Monday, August 19, 2019

BRDF, UBC’s innovative heat and power facility boosted by federal investment

A $20.4 million expansion of UBC’s innovative Bioenergy Facility (BRDF) will receive up to $7.6 million in support from the federal government’s low-carbon economy fund.
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Thursday, August 15, 2019

The new Exchange Residence at Gage South & UBC Bus Exchange featured in August issue of Award

Resulting from a partnership between the University of British Columbia and TransLink, the new Exchange Residence at Gage South & UBC Bus Exchange demonstrates how…
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Behind the scenes with Building Operations’ Soft Landscape unit

It’s not just the work of Mother Nature that’s responsible for bringing the university landscape to life. A dedicated staff of 35 gardeners, arborists and…
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