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: Lapu Lapu Day Tragedy – Supports for Facilities Staff
Lapu Lapu Day Tragedy – Supports for Facilities Staff
On behalf of the Facilities Leadership Team, I wish to convey the profound sense of loss that we share with all of you and the community in the wake of the devastating events at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party…
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Read more: In memory of Heidi Harkness
In memory of Heidi Harkness
It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Heidi Harkness on March 5, 2025.
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Read more: Celebrating and reflecting on all our achievements this year
Celebrating and reflecting on all our achievements this year
As we wrap up 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable work we’ve achieved together and express my heartfelt gratitude for your dedication, creativity, and perseverance.
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Read more: UBC Facilities recognized as an industry leader
UBC Facilities recognized as an industry leader
We are extremely proud to announce that UBC Facilities has achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building (GB) advanced by GBAC, with Honours certification.
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Read more: In memory of Neil Malmquist
In memory of Neil Malmquist
It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Neil Malmquist. Neil was a valued member of the Facilities team for over 25 years.
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Read more: A warm thank you for your hard work and dedication over the past year
A warm thank you for your hard work and dedication over the past year
Welcome to the holidays! As we look forward to the new year, I’d like to pause and reflect on the past year and be grateful for the good people who surround us and the many positive accomplishments that we have…
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Read more: Building a stronger Facilities team
Building a stronger Facilities team
The Facilities leadership team has been working to improve clarity of purpose internally within our Facilities departments and externally with the UBC community, on delivery of our facilities development and operations services to enable students, faculty, and staff to excel…
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Read more: Making the campus a better place
Making the campus a better place
Today, we welcome students back on campus, and we are seeing them in full force. I encourage you all to take a moment to reflect on your contributions and the impact you have in creating this space for students, faculty,…
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Read more: What we do matters
What we do matters
The ice cream social has always been a significant opportunity for me to personally thank you for everything you do for the university. I see your work and how our team takes on challenges every day to keep the campus…
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Read more: Focusing our resources at the frontline
Focusing our resources at the frontline
Our new Facilities organizational structure will enable us to work better together as an integrated Facilities team, and allow for more efficient planning, decision-making and communications. It will also reduce management costs to help address budget constraints and free resources…
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