Building ventilation systems remain our particular focus at UBC
With updated guidance from the BCCDC on building ventilation and COVID-19, the performance of our building ventilation systems remains our particular focus. To ensure our systems are in the best possible operating condition, a Heating and Ventilation Systems (HVAC) working group is evaluating and recommending any further technical measures that will ensure a high safety standard and reduce transmission risks.
Adjustments to pH and alkalinity of regions drinking water in June 2021
Metro Vancouver has notified UBC Vancouver that they are planning to increase the pH and alkalinity of the region’s drinking water through the use of natural minerals in early June 2021. This increase in pH and alkalinity is an important step in a long-term program to reduce pipe corrosion from naturally occurring elements in drinking water.
Lindsay Forsyth & Jeff Bosworth promoted in Municipal Services within Building Operations
Lindsay Forsyth is promoted to Sub-Head Landscape Technologist, and Jeff Bosworth is promoted as Landscape Technologist Apprentice in Municipal Services within Building Operations.
Enjoy the cherry blossoms on UBC Vancouver campus
In collaboration with UTown@UBC, Building Operations created and installed seasonal photo frames for the campus community to enjoy the short blossom season.
Free menstrual products on campus
Custodial Services has been working with Free Periods Canada, a grassroots organization founded by UBC students, to promote intersectional menstrual equity by ensuring all menstruators have access to the products and information they need.
Customer Services & Informatics reporting to Facilities, AVP
To reduce redundancies and expand our lens in working better together as one Facilities team to enable excellence in learning and research, the Customer Services & Informatics (CSI) team led by Kishani Gibbons in Building Operations, will report directly to Facilities, AVP.
Building Operations Weekly- April 6, 2021
APRIL 13: CRANE LIFT FOR USB & CHEM E ROOFTOP UNIT The crane lift for USB and Chemistry E rooftop unit installation have now been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2021, starting at 7:00 a.m. This work will be conducted in two locations — above the Project Services office in USB, and then moving over to Chemistry […]
Graham Ewald promoted as Gas Service Technician
Graham Ewald is the successful candidate for the position of Gas Service Technician. Graham has been a Steamfitter within the Building Operations Mechanical Maintenance team for over three years and will transition to the Mechanical Operations team on April 1, 2021.
Building Operations Weekly- March 23, 2021
CARPOOLING SAFETY UBC recognizes some faculty and staff rely on carpooling to come to campus. If you need to carpool, please follow guidelines from the BC Centre for Disease Control or visit the Safety & Risk Services website: https://srs.ubc.ca/covid-19/health-safety-covid-19/carpooling-safety/?login Please ensure to notify your supervisor if you carpool to work with others. For details on Carpooling and Sharing […]
Core and customer-funded dispensers for buildings and spaces
The number of core soap, paper towel, and hand sanitizer dispensers for each building and space follow UBC technical guidelines. For any additional dispensers, these dispensers are not consider ‘Core’ dispensers and the faculty/department is responsible for funding the additional dispenser and ongoing refills.