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JOIN THE PLANON DEMONSTRATION ON CAMPUS ON JULY 24TH & 25TH FROM 12:00-12:45 PM IN the BC HYDRO ROOM IN CIRS
This week, Planon is providing two demonstrations to heads, subheads, coordinators, and managers on July 24th and 25th from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM in the BC Hydro Room in CIRS.
These sessions are intended to provide a brief overview of EMMS and to give a “look under the hood” of Planon. The demos will:
· Showcase the look and feel of Planon’s interface, navigation, notifications and drill down options to information, and
· View Planon’s out-of-the-box functionality which will be configured for UBC over the next year to meet business needs.
These demos are required sessions for invited staff. If you are on campus and have been invited, please ensure you attend.
Want more information? Visit https://buildingoperations.ubc.ca and click on EMMS quick link
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH UBC’S GARDENERS
By Jessica Werb
For more information, contact Thandi Fletcher
Every year, UBC’s campus erupts in bloom, from delicate cherry blossoms and magnificent magnolias to brightly coloured alliums and richly scented lilacs.
It’s not just the work of Mother Nature that’s responsible for bringing the university landscape to life. A dedicated staff of 35 gardeners, arborists and horticulturists, divided into five crews, work year-round to maintain the university’s 172 hectares of varied landscapes. It’s a responsibility that requires detailed preparation, intense physical work, and the ability to adapt and plan for the changing seasons and climate.
“We work year-round,” says Grazyna Rougeau, sub-head for the north end of campus, whose responsibilities include tending to the Rose Garden, Museum of Anthropology gardens, the flag pole and Mackenzie House, the president’s residence. “During the growing season, we’re doing all aspects of looking after the lawns, the beds and the trees. And in winter, our priority is snow clearing, but we’re also pruning trees and renovating garden beds to improve the landscape for the next year. We never stop.”
Customer Experience
ROAD CLOSURE BETWEEN WESBROOK MALL AND BLANCA ON JULY 26-28, 2019 & AUGUST 9-11, 2019.
University Boulevard will be FULLY CLOSED between Wesbrook Mall and Blanca on the following dates:
· Friday, July 26th – from 9am to 3pm
· Saturday, July 27th – all day to 5pm
· Sunday, July 28th – all day
· Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 11th – from 9am to 3pm
Local traffic will be accommodated on University Boulevard to access to University Village and residential neighborhoods. Attached is a detailed map showing recommended detour routes. To avoid delays, sidestep using University Boulevard westbound from Blanca as there will be traffic control personnel set up at the intersection to limit local traffic only. Use 16th Avenue or Chancellor Boulevard to get to campus without disruption. All through traffic is to use Chancellor Boulevard or 16th Avenue between Wesbrook Mall and Blanca.
Cyclists will be accommodated on University Boulevard except between Alison Road and Wesbrook Mall. Cyclists are to use Agronomy Road and Toronto Road to avoid the roadwork on these days. Pedestrians will be accommodated on either the north or south side of University Boulevard alongside the work area.
· This Saturday, July 20th Chancellor Boulevard eastbound will be FULLY CLOSED to traffic from 8am to 5pm to allow for some utility work. Detour route is University Boulevard between Wesbrook Mall and Blanca.
· The north sidewalk along University Boulevard between War Memorial Gym and the Alumni Centre will remain fully CLOSED. Thank you to everyone respecting the traffic control and signage in place.
· There is continued construction on Student Union Boulevard. Two-way traffic is maintained, but drivers are to use caution and obey traffic control personnel and flaggers as construction progresses.
BUILDINGOPS ENHANCED FMS LIVE
Building Operations users may notice some changes to PeopleSoft today, as UBC IT updated the backend of FMS Live overnight last July 21, 2019.
The upgrade was performed to keep PeopleSoft up to date and secure behind the scenes while keeping the main functions of FMS Live the same, such as our Service Requests, Work Orders, Shutdowns, Inventory, eProcurement, Payroll and other functions. With the upgrade came enhancements to the look and feel of the system.
Building Operations users should not expect significant any changes. If you encounter any problems, feel free to contact the Service Centre for troubleshooting.
Health & Safety
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – DRIVING DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
What do you do if you are driving during an earthquake?
TIP: Slowly bring your car to a stop in an open and safe area away from bridges, power lines, trees and buildings. Turn off your engine and wait inside until the shaking stops. Remain inside if a power line falls on your vehicle until emergency personnel can get you out safely.
For more information about Earthquake Road Safety, visit Prepared BC’s website at:https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc/earthquake-road-safety?keyword=driving&keyword=earthquake
Careers
CHECK OUT WWW.HR.UBC.CA/CAREERS FOR CURRENT BUILDING OPS JOB POSTINGS
Know anyone interested in working in Building Operations? Let them know about our current job postings
· Job #33261 Auxiliary Service Work
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BUILDINGOPS ENHANCED FMS LIVE
ROAD CLOSURE BETWEEN WESBROOK MALL AND BLANCA ON JULY 26-28, 2019 & AUGUST 9-11, 2019.
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