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UBC team demonstrates smart robot benefits
Construction sites will soon evolve into smarter, safer job sites thanks to AI technology, according to UBC structural engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Vancouver welcomes 354 rental units through RCFi
The Government of Canada provided $150 million in low-interest loans through the RCFi toward the construction of three new rental projects in Vancouver.
Construction Business
UBC Brock Commons student residence opens
UBC's new Brock Commons North student residence building has officially opened, providing 316 additional beds for students.
Construction Business
UBC expanding Sauder School of Business
The Sauder School of Business at UBC is planning its largest campus building expansion in more than 10 years.
Construction Business
Innovative tanked parkade for UBC campus
UBC Okanagan is constructing a state-of-the-art underground parking garage for UBCO Downtown, a 43-storey new campus tower.
Design Quarterly
Dialog names 2023 scholarship recipient
Dialog has announced the recipient of the 2023 Michael Evamy Scholarship is Lukas Ewing.
Construction Business
UBC hemp building a showcase for low carbon
UBC students are enjoying a vibrant new teaching and learning space designed to be near-zero embodied carbon.
Design Quarterly
Focusing on student wellness and sustainability
The new UBC Saltwater Student Residence addresses the importance of student wellness, inclusivity, and sustainable design.
Design Quarterly
Martin Nielsen awarded UBC medal of distinction
Dialog partner Martin Nielson has been awarded the 2022 Dean's Medal of Distinction from the Faculty of Applied Sciences at UBC.
Construction Business
Construction underway on UBC recreation centre
Construction is underway on a new recreation centre at the University of British Columbia (UBC) that will support wellness and fitness.
Design Quarterly
Jane Wolff named 2022 Margolese Prize recipient
Jane Wolff has been named the recipient of the 2022 Margolese Design for Living Prize by UBC School of Architecture.
Construction Business
UBC’s Passive House residential building opens
One of Canada’s largest residential buildings targeting Passive House certification has opened at the UBC campus.
Construction Business
New UBC residences open with Musqueam names
Five new UBC Vancouver student residence buildings were formally opened at a special naming ceremony hosted by the Musqueam Indian Band.
Construction Business
New biomedical engineering facility for UBC
The School of Biomedical Engineering at UBC is getting a new home with a purpose-designed, state-of-the-art facility.
REMI Network
UBC expedites net-zero target
A new climate action plan at the University of British Columbia aims to accelerate emissions reductions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2035—15 years ahead of
Construction Business
UBC purchases new $70 million Surrey property
The University of British Columbia is expanding its presence south of the Fraser River with the $70-million purchase of a property in Surrey.
Construction Business
$88M federal loan for Vancouver affordable housing
The Government of Canada has announced $88-million to help construct 173 new housing units at Lelem Village on the University Endowment Lands.