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Caution: Work in USB Yard Starts on Monday, July 17
Drivers, please use extra caution in the USB Yard. From July 17 until August 17, the contractor plans to start (oil interceptor) work in the USB Yard. The green box below illustrates the work zone.
Our First Step Towards the APPA Award for Excellence
In the summer of 2017, Building Operations committed to undertaking the first step in achieving the APPA Award for Excellence by completing APPA’s Facilities Management Evaluation Program (FMEP). The FMEP has four stages:
- The institution’s facilities team undertakes a self-evaluation, using criteria established by APPA.
- In June 2017 Building Operations completed the publication Enabling Greatness: Our Story Behind UBC Vancouver’s Buildings and Grounds. It serves as both the APPA self-evaluation as well as a comprehensive overview of Building Operations, its activities, current performance, and future plans. (Note this is best viewed in 2-page layout which may not be your default viewer, in which case download and reopen in Adobe Acrobat and select 2-page scrolling.)
- An onsite evaluation team is organized by APPA which meets with the facilities organization at the institution.
- This step is planned for July/August 2017
- The evaluation team summarizes its findings in an oral report which it provides to the facilities organization to substantiate its findings and gain clarification.
- The evaluation team produces a final written report which is then delivered to the institution.
Through this review we hope to see Building Operations further develop and improve the wide scope of services it delivers, so UBC’s aspiration of realizing even greater success on the world stage can be achieved.
We are starting to pull together a list of staff who will be available during the visit and would be able to speak knowledgeably about their crews work, processes, priorities and challenges. If you wish to be considered to represent your work group talk to your manager.
Building Ops Awarded E3 Platinum Award for Our Environmentally-conscious Fleet!
In 2014, Building Operations was awarded E3 Fleet’s Platinum rating. It’s E3 Fleet’s highest designation which recognized the most fuel efficient and environmentally-conscious fleets in Canada.
This year, we did again! The award will be presented on Thursday, July 27th at 1:45-2:15pm in the USB Main Atrium. You’re invited to join and celebrate with coffee and cake!
RSVP Now for the Annual Staff Welcome Back BBQ on Thursday, September 14
This event welcomes staff to the new academic year and is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a complimentary BBQ lunch, live entertainment and the camaraderie of your colleagues.
RSVP! Sign-up sheets will be distributed this week. Submit these sheets to USB Reception by Friday, July 28th.
Save the Date–Wednesday, August 23–Ice Cream Social
Whether you’re here during the day or evening shift, save the date for this year’s summer event, the Building Operations’ Ice Cream Social 2017.
This social event is for all Building Ops staff to have a chance to interact, participate in team or individual games (or volunteer to help facilitate the games) and enjoy a cold treat. Here are some examples of the activities:
- Giant Jenga
- Lego Factory
- Bocce
- Hole-in-One Golf Competition
- Outdoor Badminton
This year, Bill Guest (day shift) and Wilma Bernales (evening shift) can defend their Pie Contest King/Queen titles.
Mark your calendar – Wednesday, August 23rd – so that you don’t miss out on the fun. Stay tuned!
Quick Updates
Deadline for driver’s validation July 14, see your manager