Facilities Update
John Metras, AVP Facilities at UBC, shares his vision, our accomplishments, and our next steps together
Oct 14, 2021
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 are critical to decision-making for Facilities, and provide improved customer service and greater clarity for the campus community.
Oct 06, 2021
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, project delivery team for the Facilities Group. This new approach includes a phased transfer of […]
Sep 29, 2021
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 Playbook . Over the next while, you’ll see postings for two of the roles — Managing Director, Building Operations and Managing Director, Energy & Water Services — we’ll all look to in helping us work together more closely and effectively.
Sep 28, 2021
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.
Aug 27, 2021