Tulips growing in front of Tabaret Hall

Engineering and sustainability

We support the Planning and IPD teams while maintaining a “big picture” view of the University’s infrastructure and adapting to the growing needs of our community.

Overview

Our sector's role is to support the Strategic Planning and Project Management sectors and to maintain a "big picture" view of the University's infrastructure, while adapting to the growing needs of our community.

We also ensure compliance with building standards in terms of life expectancy and economy, energy management and costs, and we make sure that laws, standards and codes, especially quality, comfort, efficiency and environmental requirements are followed.

Responsibilities

  • Technical planning for buildings and infrastructure
  • Campus-wide inspections for sound environmental conditions 
  • Design and implementation of energy and water conservation strategies
  • Assessment of energy standards and environmental protection programs
  • Campus sustainability