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: UBC COVID-19 Safety Framework for Facilities
UBC COVID-19 Safety Framework for Facilities
With the recent announcement of Public Health moving to Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan, UBC has aligned our safety planning process with the BC Restart Plan.
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Read more: In memory of Bivenly Cayad-An
In memory of Bivenly Cayad-An
It is with great sadness that we share with you of the passing of Bevenly Cayad-An. Bevenly was a valued member of our Custodial Services Team for over 5 years, who was currently working as a part-time custodian assigned to…
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Read more: Asset Replacement & Improvements joining Infrastructure Development
Asset Replacement & Improvements joining Infrastructure Development
The Asset Replacement & Improvement (AR&I) division, including the Transition Team and Construction Office, has started the process of joining with Infrastructure Development to form a new, unified, project delivery team for the Facilities Group.
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Read more: In memory of David Meek
In memory of David Meek
It is with a profound sense of sadness and loss that we share the news of the sudden passing of David Meek over the weekend. Dave was a well-known and well-liked Project Coordinator with Building Operations and Infrastructure Development. He…
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Read more: In memory of Alexandra Psiharis
In memory of Alexandra Psiharis
It is with deep sadness that we are announcing the unexpected passing of Alexandra Psiharis. Alexandra was a valued member of the Building Operations team for over 30 years. She started on September 21, 1990 in Custodial Services and moved to…
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Read more: COVID-19 safety
COVID-19 safety
With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in BC, including increasing cases involving more easily transmitted COVID-19 variants, it is more important than ever for each and every one of us to follow required safety protocols when working on campus.
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Read more: Our operational priorities
Our operational priorities
As we head into the new financial year, I want to take a moment to thank everyone for their continued hard work and dedication. I recognize the new systems have been challenging and I am proud of the resilience and…
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Read more: Welcome to Planon
Welcome to Planon
Congratulations everyone! Today’s go-live of Planon marks a significant milestone for the Facilities team and our UBC community. The efforts required — from our evaluation and selection of Planon, to undergoing design, configuration, testing and training, to go-live today —…
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Read more: Getting ready for Planon and Workday
Getting ready for Planon and Workday
We are now only one month away from the November 2 go-live date for Planon and Workday. The opportunities are exciting, as Planon will provide the Facilities team with significantly enhanced power to effectively manage and maintain the university’s physical…
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Read more: Looking ahead to Fall 2020
Looking ahead to Fall 2020
It has been encouraging to see the gradual resumption of research, programs and activities on campus in accordance with UBC’s COVID-19 Safety Planning Framework. In addition to increased research activity, you can also expect an increased number of faculty working…
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