Alerts

Repairs to the cooling system in A Building, B Building, and C Building South are now complete. The system is working normally.

Please be advised that we are expecting warmer than usual temperatures in A Building, B Building, and C Building South due to an issue with our cooling system. We are working to repair the system as quickly as possible. We kindly ask that people in these buildings refrain from submitting temperature requests to Facilities as we are actively addressing the problem. 

In the meantime, Facilities teams will be managing the situation with overnight cooling routines and by closing blinds and windows during the day. With the forecast calling for higher temperatures, we also recommend that people in these buildings: 

• Dress for the weather, wear layers 
• Close blinds on south-facing windows 
• Stay hydrated 

We will post updates here as they are available. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

The Library reopened at noon on April 11, and all services (including the IT Help Desk) have resumed.

Minor work continues in some areas of the Library that patrons may see; however, most of the ongoing maintenance work is in staff areas of L Building. Facilities is communicating directly to impacted employees.

Please be advised that parts of the Library Building will be closed today for maintenance, while crews are on site responding to a water leak. 
 
If you have scheduled meetings in L Building today, they may need to be moved to another space. We apologize for any inconvenience. 
 
UPDATES 

11:55 a.m. 
The IT Help Desk in L Building is now open, and the Library will be re-opening at 12:00pm.  

10:05 a.m. 
The following classrooms are unaffected and will continue with exams: L103, L104, L108, L109, L207, L208, L209, L303, L304 & L305. 

Classrooms L215, L216 and L342 are inaccessible and alternate arrangements are being made for activities in this space. 

Underground parking will remain open.

The central heating plant project construction phase is continuing throughout the campus with completion expected by July 2023.

Central courtyard
Backfilling of the courtyard is complete and new sod has been placed over the site, a big milestone for the project. Campus users will notice the construction fencing remain in place until the sod fully takes to the existing soil. Work around the courtyard area will continue with final installations and clean up work throughout the next month.

Gym
Work on the stairs at the west side of the Gym will continue throughout the month, with equipment and crews taking up a portion of the pathway at this location during the day. When the pathway is closed for this work, pedestrians will be detoured through the Library and are reminded to follow all signage and flagger directions in all project work zones.

Wrapping up
The project’s final major shutdown was completed at the end of May, and no additional noticeable heat, hot water, or lighting impacts are expected at this time. The project team sincerely appreciates the campus’s patience and understanding throughout all the systems shutdowns required by the project.

Crews will still be seen wrapping up work in the parkade, L and T Building mechanical rooms, and the A Building service tunnel.

Learn more about the central heating plant project here.

The cable has been replaced by KONE today and the C Building North elevator is back in service now.

March 28
Today KONE confirmed that the entire cable of the C Building North elevator needs to be replaced. Thus, the elevator is still not operational at this moment. The fix is expected to be completed by early next week. 

March 21
Please note that C Building North elevator is currently out of order. A crew from KONE will be coming to replace the rope next Tuesday March 28. Once completed, the elevator will be back to operation. Thank you for your patience.

The Central Heating Plant project construction is continuing throughout the campus and we are still on track for a spring 2023 completion.

Updated March 8: The Sunday March 12 electrical shutdown impacting the Gym, Library, and A Building has been postponed. We will post an alert when this work is rescheduled. 

Courtyard
The courtyard excavation is ongoing, with crews and equipment continuing piping installation in the area. B Building Level 0 access to A Building remains closed; pedestrians may use the A to B walkway as a detour, following posted signage in the area. The excavation between the Library and Gym is also ongoing and pedestrians should continue to watch for flagger directions in this zone. For your safety, please continue respect all project signage in work zones.

Other areas and local impacts
Work is ongoing in the parkade, L and T Building mechanical rooms, and A Building service tunnel. Due to the nature of the work on systems in these locations, minor disruptions to building heat, hot water, and lighting may occur and we remain active in communicating these impacts directly to the affected groups. Staff and students can continue to expect contractors working in and around the campus actively during the day.

We sincerely appreciate the continued patience and understanding of the Langara community as we work to complete this important campus upgrade.

Learn more about the Central Heating Plant project here.

There will be a planned electrical shutdown impacting the Gym, Library, and A Building between 6:00 and 6:30 am on Tuesday, March 7. This shutdown will be a maximum of 30 minutes long and will allow the contractor to successfully prepare and plan for a longer shutdown of the same system. Everything will be back up and running by 6:30 am.

There will be impacts to the heating and hot water systems in T Building on January 25 in order to complete important mechanical work related to the ongoing CHP project.

Washrooms and cold water will be available as usual. Please anticipate cooler temperatures inside and intermittent availability to hot water.

Central courtyard
Excavation in the corridor between the LSU Building and B Building is ongoing, with heavy machinery continuing to operate during business hours. The B Building Level 0 access to A Building will continue to remain closed for the duration of construction; the A to B walkway on Level 1 remains open. 

Library and Gymnasium
Starting the week of January 16, there will also be excavation activities in the corridor between the Library building and the Gymnasium. The extent of the work area is shown on the site plan below. The main walkway between L Building and the Gymnasium will remain open, and access to the parkade stairs and elevator will remain open. Access to the daycare will also remain open. There will be a flagger on site to allow the safe movement of equipment between the two work areas. For your safety, please respect posted signage and flaggers’ instructions, and do not enter work zones. 

Other areas
Work is still ongoing in the parkade, both the L and T Building mechanical rooms, and the A Building mechanical tunnel. Staff and students can continue to expect to see contractors working in and around these areas actively during the day. 

Buildings and areas of campus will continue to experience localized and short-term construction impacts, such as hot water shutoffs or temporary changes to access. We are communicating these impacts directly to the affected community members in those areas as they arise. We will post campus-wide updates on our Alerts page. 

We aim to limit disturbances as we move forward with this essential project, which will contribute to a more sustainable future for our campus. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of the Langara community as we work together towards this important goal. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at facilities@langara.ca. We are monitoring email closely.

The hot water in T building will be shut off temporarily from 6am to 2pm on Monday, December 19 as part of planned construction for the central heating plant project. The hot water shut-off is restricted to T building, and washrooms and cold water will still be available. 

The Central Heating Plant project is now in active construction in several areas around campus.

Excavation is taking place primarily in the corridor between the LSU and B Building; during this time, heavy machinery will be present on campus and in operation during business hours. In addition, the archaeology area between the gym and C Building will be particularly active in the coming weeks. We ask that staff and students follow all detour and closure signage posted around the campus, as well as any traffic control persons temporarily directing foot and/or vehicle traffic.

For your safety, please respect the detours and do not enter work zones.

Work is ongoing in the parkade, both the L and T Building mechanical rooms, and the A Building mechanical tunnel. Staff and students can expect to see contractors working in and around these areas actively during the day.

Note that B Building Level 0 access to A Building is now closed for the duration of construction; the A to B walkway on Level 1 remains open. See the map above for a detailed look at how access has changed. The highlighted areas indicate restricted areas that are in active construction; the dotted red lines indicate alternative routes between buildings.

As work progresses, some buildings and areas of campus may experience localized and short-term construction impacts, such as hot water shutoffs or temporary changes to access. We are communicating these impacts directly to the affected community members in those areas as they arise. 

We aim to limit disturbances as we move forward with this essential project, which will contribute to a more sustainable future for our campus. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of the Langara community as we work together towards this important goal. Learn more about this project here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at facilities@langara.ca. We are monitoring email closely.

With materials arriving earlier than planned, we are ready to begin work in the courtyard for the Central Heating Plant project. 

Our construction company, PCL, will be putting up the fencing around the courtyard between the LSU and B Building this Friday, November 4^th in preparation for excavation work starting later in the month on November 18^th. 

In between November 4^th and 18^th, the fencing will be left open, and all pathways will still be accessible during this time. Starting November 18^th, the fencing will be closed, and detours will be in effect.

For full details of work to date, please visit the Central Heating Plant Project page. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at facilities@langara.ca. We are monitoring email closely. 

The central heating plant project is now underway. I am happy to share that initial work is progressing well.

Archeology area by gym: Construction, specifically drilling in the archaeology area on the Gym side, will continue until November 4. Most drilling will happen before 8:30 am to minimize disruptions, but there will be some intermittent drilling during regular school hours. Construction crews will also work around campus in the parkade, mechanical rooms and various corridors. 

East side of B Building: You may have noticed that part of the parking lot has been fenced off, with a new site trailer located within. Pipes for this project were delivered earlier than expected, so we are expanding the fenced area starting Oct 25 onwards for about two months to accommodate the pipes on site. After piping is put into the ground, we will reduce the fencing again to release more parking spots. 

site trailer south of B Building

Please use the West 49th entrance when possible to avoid possible delays. 

Accessible parking: We also relocated and added temporary accessible parking to the south of B Building to replace the original accessible parking spots.

Tree protection: Crews will be installing tree protection on the weekend of October 29 in preparation for excavation. Some trees will be removed in order to create an excavation path, and these trees will be replaced once construction is complete.

Central courtyard: Finally, construction in the central courtyard is expected to begin in early November. More information about this will come soon.  

While we endeavour to minimize disruptions to campus activities, we ask for your patience as this project is essential for the College and our sustainability goals. You can learn more about the Central Heating Plant Project here.  

If you have questions or feedback, please email facilities@langara.ca. We’re monitoring email closely. 

The central heating plant project is now underway. I am happy to share that initial work is progressing well and on schedule. 

Archeology area by gym: Construction, specifically drilling in the archaeology area on the Gym side, will continue until November 4. Most drilling will happen before 8:30 am to minimize disruptions, but there will be some intermittent drilling during regular school hours. Construction crews will also work around campus in the parkade, mechanical rooms and various corridors. 

East side of B Building: You may have noticed a new site trailer on the east side of the B Building. This trailer is used as a staging area by contracting crews. We also relocated and added temporary accessible parking to the south of B Building to replace the original parking spots. Please use the West 49th entrance when possible to avoid possible delays. 

Tree protection: Crews will be installing tree protection on the weekend of October 29. As a result, some trees will be removed, but will be replaced once construction is complete. 

Central courtyard: Finally, construction in the central courtyard is expected to begin in late November. More information about this will come soon.  

While we endeavour to minimize disruptions to campus activities, we ask for your patience as this project is essential for the College and our sustainability goals. You can learn more about the Central Heating Plant Project here.  

The central heating plant project begins next Tuesday, October 11, with construction set to officially begin in the second half of that week. 

Last week we prepared for construction by relocating the accessible parking. This week, we are laying down the construction site in south of the B Building. 

Timeline 
Construction across campus will begin October 11 and continue into early Spring 2023. Expect to see construction activities in the different areas in the underground parkade and throughout the exterior corridors located between A and C Buildings. This includes construction fencing placed around the central courtyard and around the stairs located at the west end of the gym for excavation activities that will begin late November 2022 and continue until March 2023 (see map above). 

Routing and parking 
Please note you may need to alter your regular route if in the construction zone. For parking, continue to expect delays coming in from Ontario Street. Use the West 49th entrance when possible.  

About the Central Heating Plant project 
Read more about our Central Heating Plant project here.  

Construction notice: Starting Tuesday, October 11 
Areas affected: various areas on campus at different times  

We have relocated our accessible parking spots to the South side of B Building. This is to prepare a portion of the general lot on the West side of B Building (where the previous accessible parking spots were) as a lay down area for construction.  

The central heating plant project is now confirmed to begin Oct 11 with their construction laydown area to the West of B Building.  You can expect to see construction start in the second half of the week of Oct 11 in the courtyard between the LSU and B Building. Fencing will be put up during this period, with signage redirecting traffic as needed. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we begin this important project. Please note that at all times we will endeavor to keep community impact to a minimum, but delays should be expected when entering the campus from the southeast entrance off of Ontario Street during this phase of the project. We encourage people to use the entrance off of 49th Avenue when possible. 

During this extreme heat, please keep windows closed in classrooms and offices. Ventilation systems are filtering and cooling outdoor air to meet standards prior to entering the buildings. Opening windows during this period makes it more difficult to keep the campus cool.  

Thank you for your cooperation.

Construction Notice: June 28-30 
 

We have received notice that there will be road work construction on Ontario Street from June 28-30. 

Areas affected: Ontario Street between 51st Avenue and 52nd Avenue.  

The Ontario St. Entrance to the parking lot will remain open; however, as traffic will be reduced to alternating single lane, there may be delays. Note also the west sidewalk and southbound bike lane will be closed.

Use alternate route: Please use the entrance via 49th avenue at Columbia to avoid delays accessing the campus by car. Cyclists can continue to use the shared bike path.