On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Facilities Services began the first phase of our energy conservation plan with the goal of saving campus energy resources during the university's closure. David A. Palacios, Director of Energy & Engineering & the Campus Energy Manager, outlines the goal of the building setbacks, "one of our main priorities during the...

Aaron Uresti and Sandra Martinez of Environmental Resource Services, attended the Healthy Green Schools and Colleges program at the ISSA North American show in Las Vegas. The Healthy Green Schools colleges program is a two-day educational seminar (hosted by The Healthy Schools Campaign) at the trade show where facility managers working in educational facilities are...

This holiday season with the generous contributions of UCR maintenance and custodial staff, Facilities Services were able to donate 6 bins full of food items and toiletries to the R'Pantry on campus. R'Pantry is the UC Riverside food pantry in response to student needs for resource and to improve their health well-being. Food insecurity is...

In May 2019, Facilities Services (FS) welcomed Alejandro Gonzalez, Brandon Moffett, and Leo Ngo to the Energy team to assist Energy Manager, David Palacios and Energy Engineer, Chad Sisco with various energy and utility applications such as energy efficiency and savings, utility infrastructure, smart-metering and sustainability initiatives. Since the start of the program, the interns...

The North District construction project management team has received notification from Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) that they will be onsite to install the two water main lines from the Linden Street main line in to the project sites. the water main that is being connected to is located along the southern edge of Linden Street...

On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, Facilities Services (FS) partnered with Global Risk Consultants to complete an onsite property valuation. The purpose of the visit was to provide UCR with an opinion of Replacement Cost for insurance purposes. Who To ensure safety and security during the assessment, our Building Zone Manager, Enrico Baez, escorted a small...

New construction work is in full swing at UC Riverside, and with it come some growing pains. The campus community can continue to see some road, pathway, and other closures accompanying the work in the coming months. Five major projects are already underway with more, including the Student Success Center, kicking off soon in what...

Beginning today, Thursday, May 16, 2019, the campus walkway between Watkins Hall and University Theatre is fenced off to vehicular traffic until further notice while a pathway assessment is being conducted. The assessment will have minimal impact on the campus community and the area will remain open to pedestrian traffic. If you have concerns, please...

More than 250 people visited the Facilities Services booth at the Community Partner Fair on Wednesday, April 10. Facilities Services showcased their efforts to achieve UC Riverside's goal of zero waste by 2020 by displaying community waste stations, which promote minimizing waste and maximizing recycling and composting. Each station includes a waste bin for landfill...

Facilities Services is proud to recognize Housing Zone Maintenance Supervisor, Trenton "Trent" Mabee, as the Staff Assembly "Get Recognized Award" recipient for his commitment to Facilities Services and the campus community. Teresa Villarreal, nominated Trent for consistently displaying the values that UCR holds dear in our students, faculty, and staff by exhibiting the principles of...

Minimize waste. Maximize recycling and composting. In an effort to achieve UC Riverside’s goal of zero waste by 2020, Facilities Services (FS) has installed Bigbelly solar power units at the Bell Tower and at the crosswalk between Material Science and Engineering (MSE) and Bourns College of Engineering. The introduction of the Bigbelly solar units to...

The FS Environmental & Resource Services team was out showcasing our green cleaning products and recycle & refuse sustainable practices at the Bell Tower in support of Earth Day.

Every step counts. And UC Riverside wants to offer reminders – for those who are able – about making small changes toward a healthier lifestyle. Taking the stairs, instead of the elevator, is one tactic. On Thursday, April 26, UCR’s Healthy Campus Initiative will officially launch its “Take the Stairs” campaign and the campus community...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) – Effective Feb. 1, 2018, all facilities and capital related activities fall under the purview of UC Riverside’s CFO and Vice Chancellor for Planning and Budget. The reorganization is the culmination of a years-long process to meet the needs of UCR’s growth as a campus and coincides with the arrival of UCR’s...