Facilities Leadership Messages
John Metras, AVP Facilities at UBC, shares his vision, our accomplishments, and our next steps together
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Read more: 2021 Staff excellence award winners
2021 Staff excellence award winners
This year, we have expanded the recognition program to recognize all of our team members in UBC Facilities for their hard work and dedication to service excellence. Congratulations to all the recipients!
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Read more: In memory of Maurizzio (Mo) Infanti
In memory of Maurizzio (Mo) Infanti
It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Maurizzio (Mo) Infanti. Mo was a valued member of Building Operations’ Electrical team for over 23 years.
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Read more: Siu Tse will be Acting Managing Director, Energy & Water Services
Siu Tse will be Acting Managing Director, Energy & Water Services
Today is David Woodson’s last day at UBC as Managing Director, Energy & Water Services after 23½ years of outstanding service and many great memories. I am pleased to announce that Siu Tse will be Acting Managing Director, Energy & Water Services while we…
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Read more: Infrastructure Development welcomes Asset Replacement & Improvements
Infrastructure Development welcomes Asset Replacement & Improvements
Infrastructure Development is pleased to welcome the Asset Replacement & Improvements (ARI) — Transition Team and Construction Office to Infrastructure Development. This alignment will better integrate our teams to provide robust and timely project delivery, documentation and asset inputs that…
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Read more: New Project Coordinator and Project Supervisors begin their roles in Asset Replacement & Improvements
New Project Coordinator and Project Supervisors begin their roles in Asset Replacement & Improvements
As many of you are aware, Asset Replacement & Improvements (ARI) is in the process of implementing a new approach to the Construction Office, a significant part of the process of joining with Infrastructure Development to form a new, unified,…
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Read more: Building our Senior Leadership team for our next challenges
Building our Senior Leadership team for our next challenges
Over the past 8 months or so, the Facilities senior leadership team has been working hard to prepare our team for the future. We have made key organizational changes and improvements as well as drafting what I’m calling our Leadership…
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Read more: In memory of Joan Shain
In memory of Joan Shain
It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Joan Shain. Joan was a valued member of the Custodial Services team for over 12 years since July 2009.
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Read more: A farewell to Dave Woodson
A farewell to Dave Woodson
As many of you are probably aware by now, David Woodson, Managing Director, Energy & Water Services announced that he will be leaving UBC at the end of October. Dave will be taking on the position of Executive Director, Campus…
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Read more: Non-medical masks and BC Vaccine Card
Non-medical masks and BC Vaccine Card
This week, the BC provincial government made updated announcements to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 as B.C. prepares for the fall and respiratory illness season. UBC continues to take direction from the provincial government as we plan and consider…
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Read more: New 24/7 Operations Centre structure
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…
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