Building Operations Weekly
Top Stories FLOOD DAMAGE REQUIRES CONTRACTED RESTORATIONS SERVICES?–CALL CUSTODIAL SERVICES If there is a requirement for a restoration company to come in and do a clean-up of flood related damage, please contact Custodial Services. Going forward, Custodial Services will manage the contractor to do this work. NEW JOB POSTINGS ON BUILDING OPS Have you been […]
Reconciliation Pole also succeeds as a real-time construction project
Beyond the deeply symbolic meaning of the pole and the installation, the many individuals that took part in successfully managing the engineering and logistics of this project were instrumental.
Replacing our fluorescent lights with LEDs
UBC Building Operations and Energy & Water Services have teamed up with BC Hydro and the Province of BC to replace existing T8 fluorescent lights on campus with LED lights.
Repair, renew, or replace? The financial strategy for our campus assets
As buildings age their condition naturally deteriorates. During that time, we invest in maintenance, repairs, and renewals—until we ultimately replace the building with a new one. The question is, how do we define when and how much to invest before we consider replacing the building altogether?
Supporting Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver
Building Operations accepts a “Community Donor Award” plaque from Habitat for Humanity.
Despite the rain, we’re getting ready for summertime watering
In preparation for the drier days of summer, Building Operations is currently re-pressurizing and testing our sprinkler systems. As we move into summer and the ground dries, the system’s programs will be turned on to match Metro Vancouver’s water restriction schedule.