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 […]
Co-Generation The whole concept behind co-generation at York is to increase our resource efficiency and lower operating costs. Co-generation uses a single fuel source, natural gas, to produce electricity and heat. Co-generation is a cheaper alternative than simply purchasing electricity and heat separately, because it makes use of the “waste” heat that would normally be […]
Assistant Vice-President, Brad Parkes is a seasoned facilities leader with over 30 years of experience in facilities management, construction, planning, design, operations, space management and sustainability from the education sector. His portfolio includes Campus Planning, Design & Construction, Energy Management and Property Management. For more information on Brad, please visit DFA's website. Our Campuses by […]
Facilities Services is a team of professionals with a disciplined focus on efficient, sustainable and effective delivery of support services for the University. We are committed to the design, construction, maintenance and utilities of the buildings and grounds. Customer service and satisfaction are of paramount concern within our operations. Campus Planning, Design & Construction Campus […]