Facilities News


John Metras, UBC’s AVP Facilities, to speak at St. John’s College’s Hot Lunch speaker series, January 27

St. John's College's Hot Lunch speaker series invites you to meet over lunch with a group of our colleagues from across the university, and share thoughts and conversations about how we might work toward the goal of establishing richer and more meaningful networks across the institution.

Winston Feliciano promoted to Sub-Head Stores Operator in Building Operations

Winston Feliciano is the successful applicant for the new Sub-Head position in Municipal Services' Stores. Many of you will know Winston as he has worked with the Stores team for 4 years as a Stores Operator at the front counter.

Updated COVID-19 Campus Rules & Self-Assessment Requirements

UBC has recently updated the COVID-19 Campus Rules and Self-Assessment Requirements to align with the latest Public Health Orders.

Spreading some holiday cheer at UBC Hospital’s Patient Park

After the water feature was shut down at UBC Hospital’s Patient Park for the winter months, lights were installed in the park to spread some holiday cheer! Building Operations’ Streets & Operations Support (SOS) team wanted to brighten the park for patients and staff that regularly use the space, and as a tribute to healthcare workers. 

Demolition underway at DH Copp Building

After almost 60 years of service, the DH Copp Building is handed over to UBC Properties Trust and behind construction fencing. This is the first step to the demolition of  the building which will take place in Spring 2021.