Tag Archives: Facilities Management

BCIT receives $45,800 from BC Hydro in support of energy-efficient Dust Extraction System

As the largest trades training institution in BC, there’s a lot of woodworking that happens at BCIT. In programs such as Joinery and Carpentry, students learn their trade in two large warehouse-type shops. Both shops are run throughout the year … Read more →

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BCIT celebrates Bike to Work Week with commuter station

Bike to Work Week was held November 1-7, and as usual, BCIT hosted a fantastic commuter station at the Burnaby Campus. The weather cooperated for the event, held November 3 from 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Cyclists were able to roll … Read more →

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Rainwater harvesting system installed at the Centre for Architectural Ecology

Delivery of Rainwater Harvesting Program at the Centre for Architectural Ecology on the Burnaby Campus. On the morning of September 8, 2010, a rainwater harvesting system was installed at the Centre for Architectural Ecology in building NE3 at BCIT’s Burnaby … Read more →

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Food Services’ initiatives help lighten BCIT’s carbon footprint

Using a reusable mug like this one will save you 10 percent off your daily brew at BCIT’s Food Services eateries. BCIT’s campuses support over 15,000 full time staff and students, plus an additional 32,000 part-time students. When you think … Read more →

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Facilities’ Dave Beausoleil gears up for Ironman

Some people run marathons. Others cycle to work – or maybe they race on the weekends. Most of us swim – at least in the summer. But Dave Beausoleil, from BCIT Facilities, does all three of these sports – all … Read more →

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Compass Group wins Green Leadership award

Compass Group, which provides BCIT’s janitorial and food services, has been awarded the Green Leadership Award by Foodservice and Hospitality magazine. Compass Group Canada was chosen because of its “strong and comprehensive commitment to environmental responsibility.” This is the third … Read more →

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June 9 is Disaster Day

BCIT volunteers prepare for an emergency response exercise in 2008. On Wednesday, June 9, an earthquake will strike BCIT’s Burnaby Campus. Damage will be sustained, and there may be casualties. Fortunately, the injuries and upsets will all be an act: part … Read more →

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Power Down initiative gets results

Prior to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, BCIT asked staff and faculty to power down—to look for creative ways to save energy while our campuses were quieter than usual. The results make it clear: this was a challenge the BCIT … Read more →

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