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Monday, February 3, 2025

Jeev Saini appointed as new Head of Mechanical Operations in Building Operations

Jeev Saini has been appointed as the new Head of Mechanical Operations, effective February 3. We are excited to see Jeev step into this key…
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Friday, January 31, 2025

Scarfe Office Block is undergoing electrical renovation starting in May 2025

Construction on the Scarfe Complex Electrical Renovation is anticipated to begin in May 2025 and to be completed in August 2025. This renovation will remove…
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Facilities Update – January 28, 2025

What's going on with the water? Water pressure testing Jan 27-Feb 7 | Important Reminder: Working hours and break times | Naloxone kit installation |…
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Monday, January 27, 2025

What’s going on with the water? Pressure testing Jan. 27–Feb. 7

Water supply will remain available during testing, although some buildings may experience mild discolouration in their water or minor water pressure variances. The water remains…
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Monday, January 27, 2025

Charles Creelman is promoted to Electrical Technical Specialist in Building Operations

Charles Creelman has been promoted to Electrical Technical Specialist (ETS) in Facilities' Building Operations and will be starting in his new role on Monday, January…
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Green means go: Review the new Scaffolding Policy I-C-02 

If you use or erect scaffolding, please review this policy on the UBC Facilities website or the Building Operations shared drive (\BOPS\PoliciesAndProcedures\I-C). 
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Facilities Update – January 21, 2025

Green means go: Review the new Scaffolding Policy | 2025 Styrofoam pickup calendar | Thermal units current operating statuses | New movement screen and kinesiologist…
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

View the 2025 Styrofoam pickup calendar

Styrofoam is an non-biodegradable material that should be avoided. Sometimes Styrofoam is necessary in equipment shipping, so Municipal Services offers collection at select buildings where…
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Facilities Update – January 14, 2025

The new Find a Space tool is live | Frosty weather is coming – follow these tips | Updated I-B-28 Hazard Identification and Assessment Program…
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Monday, January 13, 2025

Find the room you need with the new Find a Space tool!

The newly redeveloped Find a Space tool on the Learning Spaces website is now live and ready for use!
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