Event Setups

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Staff and faculty members must submit an Archibus event-specific work request TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.
  • Students and Student Associations should contact the Students’ Union Okanagan of UBC and their staff will assist you with your event needs.
  • To request event setups in residence buildings (e.g. Nechako), please contact Maaike Ammerlaan (Conference Sales & Service Manager) via maaike.ammerlaan@ubc.ca or 250 807-9804 for assistance.
• Please use the Custodial Request Form if you wish to coordinate pre-event or post-event room cleaning.
• Facilities Management weekend work hours are 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM. If you need to contact our craftspersons during the weekend, please phone the Campus Security non-emergency number (250) 807-9236.
• Items, materials, posters, etc. left behind after your event may be discarded unless specified otherwise in your work request.
• For your own safety, please do not setup or change a setup without the assistance of our craftspersons.

Steps For Booking and Coordinating Events:

1. Complete a Safe Event Application.
2. Reserve the room or space through the Book Space website. Please ensure you include buffer time before and after your event so our craftspersons have sufficient time to setup and clear the space (see chart below for minimum timeframes).
3. Submit an event-specific Archibus work request two weeks prior to the event date. Please follow the steps outlined in the How To Submit An Event Request quick reference guide to ensure you are providing our craftsperson will all the relevant information they require.
   • Special requests should be created as separate work requests (e.g. disabling irrigation prior to outdoor events; adjustments to heating/cooling; electrical or lighting requirements).
   • Please view our event inventory to determine the types of tables, chairs and other items that are available. Facilities Management does not own the furniture located in common spaces (e.g. padded armchairs) and is not permitted to remove it for events.
     
   • Please contact your caterer to request table linens.

Minimum Setup Allocation:

Chargeable Events:

Users are welcome to ask for an initial cost estimate when creating their work request. Facilities Management staff will add notes to the work request with the estimated fees.

Chargeable Event Setup Fees Chart: