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.
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Top Stories 2016/17 fiscal year close out – unplanned capital spending successes – improving building FCI Over the next few weeks we are going to feature successes from our 2016/17 fiscal year. This week the subject is Unplanned Capital. Part of our role is make sure the spaces on campus perform as they are expected […]
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Top Stories North Entrance of USB Yard will be closed during the ADES work along Lower Mall On Friday, March 24, the contractor along Lower Mall will be moving southward. The north entrance to USB will be closed. Access will be restricted to the south entrance. Reminder, with the south gate used both as entrance […]
Hot Water Quality at UBC’s Point Grey Campus
Due to unexpected equipment (i.e. heat exchanger) failures, HOT WATER quality is being monitored across campus. In an abundance of caution, we are posting notices at all HOT WATER faucets in 56 building complexes that contain the problematic heat exchangers.
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Top Stories If you park a UBC Vehicle in UEL regulated areas, you will be towed. review map and rules carefully All UBC vehicles, including Building Ops fleet, must follow the same parking regulations as the public when parking around the University Endowment Land (UEL). A UBC parking permit is not valid. Grabbing lunch in […]
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Top Stories Missed the Aquatic Centre mechanical systems presentation? Link to video presentation available We continue to improve our new building and new asset handover processes. One of the key milestones in any new building handover is getting demonstrations and training on the new systems and equipment. When we understand what we are responsible to […]
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Top Stories Reading Break provides great opportunity for preventive maintenance on the Chem C fume hoods Last week was Reading Break and we planned to make use of this downtime to get in and refurbish the fume hoods in the Chemistry C wing teaching labs. Thanks to all for this proactive work. One of our […]
Joint Health and Safety Committee transitions set to begin pilot in Building Operations and Student Housing and Hospitality Services
In order to enhance our safety culture, UBC is redesigning our University Health and Safety Committee (UHSC). Starting in April, Risk Management Service (RMS) will pilot a new structure with Building Operations.
Building Operations launches on Twitter @UBCFixMySpace
When you’re just passing through a strange building or see something outside that needs attention you can now tweet us with the location and issue—and we’ll get it fixed.