Physical Resources

Assistant Vice-President, Physical Resources:  Gary Nower, gnower@wlu.ca, ext. 6210
Director, Planning, Design and Construction: Mark Dettweiler, mdettweiler@wlu.ca, ext. 6310
Director, Business and Facilities Operations: Ray Robichaud, rrobichaud@wlu.ca, ext. 2619
Manager, Facilities Operations (Acting): Michael Welk, mwelk@wlu.ca, ext. 4007
Manager, Grounds and Custodial Services: Meghann Wiles, mwiles@wlu.ca, ext. 2914
Sustainability Co-ordinator: Claire Bennett, cbennett@wlu.ca, ext. 4280
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours and holidays, contact Special Constable Services at (519) 885-3333 or ext. 3333
Office Locations:
Administration,  Planning, Design and Construction, and Sustainability Office: 255 King St. N., Fourth Floor, Suite K402
Facilities Operations and Grounds and Custodial Services: 81 Lodge Street
Website: www.wlu.ca/pr

Physical Resources aspires to be an innovative leader in sustainable campus planning, design and facilities management. We work closely with students, faculty, staff, alumni and the wider community to provide a welcoming and healthy environment. The Physical Resources department consists of four groups.

Business and Facilities Operations manages the functional areas of Capital Planning/Deferred Maintenance, Facilities Operations, Customer Service, Software Systems and Utilities/Energy Management.

Grounds and Custodial Services maintains Laurier's grounds and buildings, including landscaping, recycling and waste removal, set up and special events, moving services and general cleaning with environmentally preferred products.

Planning, Design and Construction manages the planning, design and construction of Laurier's physical assets, supporting and enhancing the student, academic, research and administrative environs of Laurier.

Sustainability Office assesses and develops sustainability practices including transportation, waste, energy, water, construction, procurement, food, conservation and academics, and ensures that these practices are integrated into all areas of the university.