The new exterior enhancements are the result of Victor Phillip Dahdaleh’s donation to the university. The goal of the improvements are to improve the overall aesthetics of the building while addressing some exterior building performance issues. The new interventions will add a more pronounced south entrance via a new entry portico pavilion that appears to […]
The new Neuroscience Facility at the Sherman Health Science Research Centre at Keele Campus is approx. 4,800 m2 (52,000 sf). The preliminary program consists of small and large interconnected bio-safety level 2 (research laboratories), general lab space, locker rooms, meeting rooms, small multi-use experiment rooms, student/faculty offices, student and staff space, administration support spaces, and […]
York University began construction of its new School of Continuing Studies building on the Keele Campus in March 2020. The building is located on the North East corner of Ian Macdonald and Pond Rd. south of the Student Services Parking Garage. The building is projected to be a six-storey, 10,315 sq. m building with over […]
York is a leading international teaching and research university and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are building a future with exciting construction projects as we prepare our students for their long-term career and personal success. Together we are making things right […]
Cleaning to APPA standards Custodial Services receives core funding to clean academic and administrative buildings. These spaces are cleaned to a set frequency level listed in the Custodial Service Offering. The service offering is based on industry standards developed and published by the APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities – Custodial Staffing Guidelines used to identify […]
Area Type Cleaning Activity Frequency AUDITORIUM Service as per scheduled use only: waste, monthly vacuuming CONFERENCE ROOMS Table and Carpet Service as per scheduled use only: waste, monthly vacuuming OFFICE Disinfect Complete Carpet Areas Monthly vacuuming of approved office spaces: Office Occupants to wipe down surfaces used and personal devices i.e. keyboards, phones MAIN […]
Facilities Services strives to enhance the quality of campus life for all students, faculty and staff, and visitors. We are responsible for providing a safe, clean, productive and well-maintained physical learning and working environment. This is achieved by planning and delivering professional services that are sustainable and supportive of academic excellence. Now and into the […]
Integrated Pest Management Strategy We aim to prevent and reduce the occurrence of pests through cultural techniques, such as maintaining good building cleanliness and encouraging individuals to dispose of food waste in outdoor compost digesters or kitchenette organic waste bins. Once a concern has been reported, insect populations are monitored through traps and treatment is […]
Maintenance Services is responsible for the maintenance of campus buildings including heating, cooling, electricity, water, elevators, keys and locks, roofs, windows, floors and doors, minor furniture repair, plumbing, lighting, ceiling tiles, carpets, painting, and carpentry. Zone Model The Keele Campus operates on a zone model and is divided up into quadrants. Each zone has a […]
Our friendly and knowledgeable customer service team handle a wide variety of calls ranging from emergencies to routine or corrective work requests, billing inquiries and work order status requests. The customer service team receives verbal and electronic requests from the community and initiates work orders for action with the appropriate service team. Our staff utilize […]