Facilities is supporting UBC’s approach to safely resume campus activities
With the University’s announcement of a phased resumption of research in campus facilities, UBC Facilities operations teams are working to ensure re-opening buildings are properly cleaned, operated and maintained to provide a safe environment for faculty, students, and staff.
VPFO teams featured in Water Canada Magazine
Several VPFO teams have been featured in Water Canada Magazine for their safe and sustainable stewardship of water on UBC's Vancouver campus.
Custodial Services keeping your facility clean and sanitized
With the recent announcement from the province on easing COVID-19 restrictions, Building Operations wants to reassure you that Custodial Services has been keeping your facility clean and regularly sanitizing high traffic and high touch-point areas. Routine cleaning is scheduled daily, as per regular operations, and continues to follow industry cleaning standards ISSA Canada and APPA […]
Next steps at UBC and what it means for us in Facilities
It’s great to see that the COVID-19 curve is flattening in BC and we’ll soon be able to begin a careful easing of restrictions. I know that we’re all eagerly anticipating our next steps at UBC, so I want to highlight some recent updates from the university, and what it means for us in the Facilities group.
Energy efficiency and cost savings during COVID-19
With reduced occupancy on the UBC Vancouver campus, building operators and energy managers are adjusting heating or cooling levels in spaces that have reduced or zero occupancy. This is an opportunity to ensure critical energy savings while maintaining a safe and healthy indoor environment.