YEAR IN REVIEW
2019
VOICE OF THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY IN BC
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“The biggest value of my membership in BOMA BC is the opportunity to build relationships with my colleagues in the industry through participation and involvement with various committees and events.” -Elizabeth Han, Property Manager SDM Realty Advisors Ltd.
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VISION: To be recognized as the principal voice, through leadership and advocacy, for the commercial real estate industry. MISSION: We will help foster a favourable business environment for the commercial real estate industry and facilitate the delivery of valued services for our members.
LONG TERM STRATEGIC GOALS: A. Successfully advocate the interests of our industry on government policy, regulatory and taxation issues of greatest importance to the membership. B. Be recognized by provincial and municipal government and regulatory agencies as the primary advocate and information source for the commercial building industry. C. Provide needed services to members throughout BC when we are able to develop and facilitate the delivery of those services in an efficient and effective manner. D. Raise the public profile of BOMA BC and its members through promotion, awareness and reputation building. E. Promote the development of professionalism, leadership and education for members. F. Ensure BOMA BC is managed and governed as a strong, fiscally responsible and sustainable member-focused association representing the most members of our industry in all regions of the province.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GREG LAST,
LILLIAN TUMMONDS
WARREN SMITHIES
SUSAN DODSWORTH
DAMIAN STATHONIKOS
CHAIR
VICE CHAIR
TREASURER
PAST CHAIR
PRESIDENT
Senior Vice President, Property Management, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc.
General Manager, Pacific Centre (Complex) & HSBC Building, The Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd.
CEO, Martello Property Services Inc.
National Director of Operations, BGIS
BOMA BC
MICHAEL COLE
SEAN HAMILTON
OSKAR KWIETON
CLAUDE NOBAUER
ELYSE NORGAARD KITURI
Real Estate Services, BentallGreenOak
Director, Customer Experience, Haakon Industries
Director of Facilities, Operations & Maintenance, Shape Property Management
President, Control Solutions
LEANNE REYNOLDS
MARC RICOU
JAMES SPOONER
ISAAC ZADKA
General Manager, The Exchange, Colliers International
Senior Vice President, Development Acquisitions, QuadReal Property Group
Operations Manager, Mechanical Engineering Division, Pinchin Ltd.
Senior Vice President, B.U.K. Investments Ltd.
GENERAL MANAGER
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BOMA VICTORIA CHAIR General Manager, Property Management, Anthem Properties
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2019 BOMA BC YEAR IN REVIEW
ACTING CHAIR’S MESSAGE
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Over the past few weeks, the world has undergone a profound transformation that will
Given what’s happening now, 2019 seems like a very long time ago! It was a busy
have long term impacts on our industry. It’s been challenging for many of us as we
year with several key advocacy issues, including our successful 2% shift in property
transition to working from home and managing our teams and buildings remotely. We
taxes from commercial to residential over three years. We continue to advocate for
are supporting our tenants and customers as best we can so we can all continue to
split assessments as a long-term solution to the unsustainable increase in commercial
operate safely and effectively.
property taxes. We were also grateful to have member input via focus groups with the
During these uncertain times, BOMA is working hard to provide resources for
City of Vancouver and Province of BC on a range of topics.
members. From checklists and best practices to webinars on crucial topics, we want
We launched a new pilot project for members on Existing Building Recommissioning
to ensure you have what you need relating to the pandemic. Please visit https://www.
with Natural Resources Canada. We also launched the first District 2030 in western
boma.bc.ca/resources/coronavirus-updates/ for the latest updates.
Canada in collaboration with the City of Victoria and District of Saanich.
While 2020 will look different than last year, we will continue to build on BOMA’s
With the help of our corporate and event sponsors, we held an incredible number
strength of bringing people together, advocating for our industry and providing
of events throughout the year ranging from our Ski Day in March, Boat Cruise and
education opportunities for our members. It may look different than in the past, but
Golf Classic in the summer and Christmas Luncheon in December. In between, we
the goal is the same – BOMA will be your voice.
held a range of education opportunities for building operations staff as well as our
Finally, I want to thank Greg Last for his service on the BOMA BC board and his
networking luncheons and The New Professionals events.
time as Chair over the past decade. While we won’t be able to thank him in person
While we aren’t quite sure what the rest of 2020 holds for BOMA and the commercial
at this year’s AGM, we greatly appreciated his contributions to the organization and
real estate industry, we will work hard to support members through our continued
commercial real estate. Thank you, Greg!
advocacy, as well as new ways in bringing members together for both education and networking. We would love to hear from you – so please feel free to get in touch if you have any comments about our services or ideas for the future.
LILLIAN TUMMONDS ACTING CHAIR
DAMIAN STATHONIKOS PRESIDENT
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GREATER VICTORIA CHAPTER BOMA BC’s Greater Victoria Chapter continued to offer professional development and
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networking events to the local membership throughout 2019.
ELYSE NORGAARD KITURI,
JEAN MCKAY
CHAIR
President,
The year commenced with an update to members on the next steps and priorities of
General Manager,
Richmond Property Group Ltd.
the 2030 Resiliency District. BOMA representatives then presented the initiative to both
Property Management, Anthem
Saanich and Victoria council, where support and funding were secured. With the backing
Properties Group Ltd.
of the two major municipalities, the 2030 Resilient District for buildings in Greater Victoria
ANDREW PAPE-SALMON Executive Director, Building &
was officially launched, and the inaugural meeting attended by several BOMA members
ROB SCOTT
Safety Standards Branch,
and municipal representatives.
VICE CHAIR
Office of Housing and
We were pleased to have Tina Ireland, BC Assessment’s Vancouver Island Region
Executive Vice President,
Construction Standards
Assessor, speak to our membership at our April luncheon. The Annual Charity Golf Tournament was once again a success, with the best turnout yet and $7,000 raised for HeroWork. An engaging luncheon was held in the fall with both Police Chief Constables from Saanich and Victoria speaking to the challenges faced by their respective jurisdictions, and measures being taken to work together between municipalities. The Christmas Luncheon was once again sold out and held in support of three charities for which $4,500 was raised to aid them in local community efforts.
Bee Clean Building Maintenance KERRY SHULAR MO JESSA
General Manager
TREASURER
Hillside Centre, BentallGreenOak
General Manager, Robbins Parking Service Ltd.
ROB STORIE Coordinator – Client Services.
LAURA POLAND
Facility Management &
Members also attended the annual Member Appreciation Mixer, and a Lunch & Learn
General Manager - Mayfair Shopping
Engineering Services,
on emerging EV technology. As well, a timely and informative luncheon on the Labour
Centre, Ivanhoe Cambridge II Inc.
Capital Regional District
Relations Code changes regarding successorship rights and the impact to building owners was presented by Keith J. Murray, Partner at Mathews Dinsdale.
ALISTAIR HARPER
We thank all members and volunteers for their help in creating another successful year,
Vice President and General Manager,
and we look forward to achieving great things in 2020! A special acknowledgment for Jean McKay, who retired from her position on the Board after 15 years, for her service and tireless efforts in organizing the Annual Charity Golf Tournament each year.
Richmond Property Group DARLENE HOLLSTEIN General Manager The Bay Centre, Cushman & Wakefield Asset Services
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BOMA FINANCIAL REPORT BOMA BC reported many accomplishments in 2019 and did so within the Board of Directors approved budget. As per bylaw, BOMA BC financial statements are audited annually, and in 2019, by the Vancouver Chartered Professional Accounting firm Loen & Company. The Auditor reports an excess of $119,090 revenue over expense for year ended December 31, 2019 ($132,569 in 2018). Total revenue is recorded at $1,652,485 and expenses (including amortization) at $1,533,395. BOMA BC end of year net assets have increased from $2,211,068 in 2018 to $2,330,158. This includes the operating account as well as the General Reserve Fund of $500,000; Advocacy Fund of $75,000; and Special Initiatives Fund of $50,000. Short term investments consist of Guaranteed Investment Certificates with maturity dates of one year or less from date of acquisition. BOMA continues to meet its obligations under the Societies Act and provides member services while maintaining a healthy financial position. Full audited statements are available at: https://www.boma.bc.ca/resources/ boma-publications/auditors-report/.
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VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL BOMA BC President Damian Stathonikos addresses City of Vancouver on property tax burden
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PROPERTY TAX MEETING BOMA BC and other business associations meet with Vancouver Green Party councillors to seek support for a 2% property tax shift as a way to help support local small businesses.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
There have been a lot of government engagement strategy developments over the past year and BOMA BC has continued its role as a leader in environmental, tax and business policy. BOMA and other business associations successfully lobbied the City of Vancouver to shift 2% of the property tax burden from businesses back to the residential tax base over the next three years, saving businesses in Vancouver millions of dollars each year. BOMA has also been lobbying the Province to introduce a ‘split assessment’ policy which would further support small business that have been negatively impacted by unsustainable increases in property taxes due to their property’s development potential. BOMA partnered with Natural Resources Canada to create our new BOMA Re-Commissioning Program, which offers free re-commissioning services to members, helping them to get a better understanding of how their building is
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1. BOMA Victoria Chapter Chair, Elyse Norgaard Kituri, and Director, Andrew Pape-Salmon, addressed Saanich Council on District 2030 2. Photo Left to Right: Damian Stathonikos, BOMA BC; NPA Councillor Lisa Dominato; NPA Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung; David van Hemmen of Vancouver Board of Trade; Charles Gauthier of DVBIA 3. Damian and Muneesh of BOMA at a meeting with Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister Responsible
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operating, and how they can better plan for future replacement upgrades and emissions reductions.
BOMA worked with the City of Victoria and District of Saanich to develop a plan for the Greater Victoria 2030 Resiliency District, where property management member companies commit to reducing their building’s energy consumption by 50% by the year 2030 (from 2007 levels)
BOMA continued our Business Energy Advisor Program with Ministry of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources and our BOMA Energy Manager Role in partnership with BC Hydro. BOMA has also been working closely with FortisBC to ensure that our members have access to clean, efficient options for their tenant’s operations. We have continued to work with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the BC Energy Step Code Council. We expect to strengthen our engagement next year as the Ministry designs the new Existing Buildings Code. The Province enacted changes to the Labour Act which could have an impact on our contracted building staff, and we have been working with experts and policy makers to ensure that your concerns are taken into consideration. BOMA worked with the City of Victoria and District of Saanich to develop a plan for the Greater Victoria 2030 Resiliency District, where property management member companies commit to reducing their building’s energy consumption by 50% by the year 2030 (from 2007 levels). This new initiative, with seed funding provided by the municipalities, will ensure that BOMA helps our members make higher carbon and energy and emissions reduction targets less puzzling and more achievable. BOMA has continued to represent the development industry with a member on the City of Vancouver’s Urban Design Panel for the fifth consecutive year. BOMA has also been meeting with staff in the City’s Development Permit and Licencing Department to see how we can better support improved development permit timelines. BOMA will continue to fight for your best interests to create a policy environment in which all of our members can be successful.
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BOMA NETWORKING EVENTS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
BOMA GOLF CLASSIC
Eight hundred and eighty people socialized at “The Nutcracker” themed event.
We returned to Northview Golf & Country Club for a double shotgun tourney with 288 golfers.
LUNCHEONS
SKI DAY
BOAT CRUISE
Five networking luncheons covered topics from hearing about the City of Vancouver’s permit review process, changes to the Labour Relations Code to what tenants want in new buildings, and how to make your building smarter.
Eighty-three members enjoyed a day in Whistler – an increase of 27 people from the previous year. The trip included roundtrip transportation, a lunch gift card and dinner at Caramba.
The harbor cruise also saw record numbers, with over 245 guests. ‘Adventure at Sea’ featured a treasure hunt and music by DJ Barronn S. View the highlight video.
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THE NEW PROFESSIONALS OF BOMA
The New Professionals of BOMA (TNP) Committee organizes networking events for professionals under forty years old and offers the BOMA Mentorship Program to members. Events included a panel session with leaders in the property management industry, bowling, the Boat Cruise, and Rogers Arena tour/Canucks game.
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AWARDS GALA AWARD WINNERS Only awards that are unique to BOMA BC were featured this year. It was decided that we would save the full expanse of award categories for 2020, as BOMA Canada’s national awards will be held in Vancouver (winning entries must wait three years before re-entering in the same category). Terry Smalls, known as ‘The Brain Guy’ delivered an engaging keynote on how to use our brains to lead and influence everything we do. BOMA partnered with HSR Services to begin the process of making the gala a zero-waste event. HSR reported a 94.6% re-use rate and 89% diversion rate. We look forward to challenging ourselves to beat these stats next year!
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BUILDING OPERATIONS TEAM AWARD:
TENANT IMPROVEMENT:
QuadReal Property Group’s Broadway Tech Centre team
Wesgroup Properties for Vancouver Coastal Health
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SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL:
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER:
Paladin Security
Sean Hamilton, Haakon Industries
Jillian Mann (Left), GWL Realty Advisors Inc. with Sarah Jones of BOMA BC
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SPONSORS PLATINUM
GOLD
BOMA’s events and seminars offer numerous sponsorship opportunities throughout the year for members. With annual financial support of 28 Corporate Sponsors, it is possible for BOMA to organize our largest events: the Awards Gala, Golf Classic and Christmas Luncheon. We thank the following Corporate Sponsors:
SILVER
BRONZE
ENERGY EDUCATION PARTNER:
Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Warrington PCI Management Chubb Edwards Envirosafe Janitorial Inc. Priority Building Services Ltd. Bee Clean Building Maintenance Control Solutions Ltd. Manulife Financial Real Estate Cascades Recovery Inc. Waste Management C&W Services SerVantage Services Corp. Peterson Commercial Alpine Building Maintenance Inc. Sterling IAQ Consultants Ltd. GuardTeck Security Co. GardaWorld Johnson Controls BOMA BC | 17
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Energy Management Program
The BOMA Energy Management Program (EMP) provides small and medium sized buildings that lack the resources
This utility monitoring system (powered by PUMA) helps
to carry out these initiatives on their own.
business owners and property managers track and analyze
Our Energy Manager, David Salsberg, completed energy
energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
audits for 18 buildings and developed Strategic Energy
Participants are able to better understand consumption in
Management Plans for four BOMA BC member companies.
their buildings, identify conservation projects and track the
The energy conservation measures that he suggested
success of these projects.
have the potential to save $143,490 in electricity costs. He also suggested the use of other energy and environment services that BOMA BC provides to members as described below.
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BOMA UTILITY TRACKING SYSTEM
energy management assistance to BOMA members with
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BOMA e-ENERGY TRAINING
BOMA TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
BOMA BEST CERTIFICATION
This interactive online energy management training
The Total Waste Management program is a one-stop, cost
During 2019, 111 buildings achieved BOMA BEST
program teaches building management and operations
effective recycling service that includes: paper; cardboard;
certification. BEST® is the acronym for 'Building
personnel how to easily identify energy reduction
mixed containers; batteries; electronics; and organics.
Environmental STandards'. The BOMA BEST® national
opportunities and better understand energy conservation
BOMA BC members receive a comprehensive waste audit
environmental program provides certification to buildings
principals. The course also teaches how to develop
to help identify and improve current waste practices.
and facilities and helps building owners benchmark against
strategies to encourage stakeholders to save energy. This
accepted industry performance standards. It also identifies
self-paced online course provides building operators,
ways of improving how buildings are managed and operated
engineers, and managers with a refreshed set of skills
from an energy and environmental perspective. Since its
and knowledge to identify and act on energy reduction
inception in 2005, the program has evolved to keep pace
opportunities.
with industry trends and best practices. The program addresses an industry need for realistic standards for energy and environmental performance of existing buildings based on accurate, independently verified information. BOMA BEST® 3.0 includes seven modules for certification (office, light industrial, shopping centre, open air retail, multi-unit residential, health care and universal). These certifications focus on ten areas: energy; water; air quality; comfort; health and wellness; purchasing; custodial; waste; site; and stakeholder engagement. BOMA BC | 19
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A representative of Morguard Investments receives their BOMA BEST certificate for Pine Center from BOMA Energy Manager, David Salsberg
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BUILDINGS IN BC CERTIFIED IN 2019 PLATINUM
GOLD
Guildford Town Centre, Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc.
1130 W Pender Street, BentallGreenOak
Metropolis at Metrotown, Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc.
1140 W Pender Street, BentallGreenOak
Uptown, Shape Property Management Corp.
401 W Georgia Street, Oxford Properties Group
Woodgrove Centre, Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc.
4350 Still Creek Drive, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. 4370 Still Creek Drive, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. 745 Thurlow St, QuadReal Property Group Aberdeen Mall, Cushman Wakefield Asset Services Airport Executive Park Building #01, Colliers International Airport Executive Park Building #06, Colliers International Airport Executive Park Building #07, Colliers International Canaccord Financial Place, Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd. Cathedral Place, Shon Group Realty Central City Office Tower, Blackwood Partners Mgmt. Corp. Cross Roads, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Pacific Center Retail, Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd. Pender Place I, Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd. Pender Place II, Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd. Pine Centre, Morguard Investments Ltd. Sun Life Plaza - 1100 Melville Street, BentallGreenOak TD Tower, Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd. The City of Lougheed, Shape Property Management Corp. Village Green Centre, BentallGreenOak Willingdon Park (4185 Still Creek Drive), Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Willingdon Park (4260 Still Creek Drive), Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Willingdon Park (4321 Still Creek Drive), Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Willingdon Park (4333 Still Creek Drive), Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Willingdon Park (4401 Still Creek Drive), Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc.
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SILVER 1050 W Pender Street, BentallGreenOak 1128 Hornby Street, Wesgroup Properties 1285 W Broadway, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. 132 W Esplanade, Wesgroup Properties 1333 W Broadway, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. 1385 W 8th Avenue, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. 1669 East Broadway, Wesgroup Properties 475 W Georgia Street, Austeville Properties Ltd. 510 Burrard, Manulife Investment Management 520 West 6th Ave, Wesgroup Properties 590 West 8th Ave, Wesgroup Properties 7831 Vantage Way, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. 7979 Vantage Way, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. 8411 200th Street, Wesgroup Properties 8506 200th Street, Wesgroup Properties Airport Executive Park Building #02, Colliers International Airport Executive Park Building #03, Colliers International Airport Executive Park Building #04, Colliers International Airport Executive Park Building #08, Colliers International Airport Executive Park Building #10, Colliers International Airport Executive Park Building #14, Colliers International Airport Executive Park Building #A, Colliers International Airport Executive Park Building #B, Colliers International Airport Executive Park Building #C, Colliers International Airport Executive Park Building #D, Colliers International Arts and Education, Thompson Rivers University Central City Shopping Centre, Blackwood Partners Management Corp. Clock Tower, Thompson Rivers University
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Driftwood Mall, BentallGreenOak Glenwood 1, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Glenwood 2, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Glenwood 3, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Glenwood 4, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Glenwood 8, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Island Home Centre, Choice Properties REIT Library, Thompson Rivers University Manulife Place (1095 W Pender Street), Manulife Investment Management Vancouver Centre, GWL Realty Advisors Inc. Willingdon Park (4170 Still Creek Drive), Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc.
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BRONZE
CERTIFIED
16060 Portside Rd, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc.
1380 Burrard Street, BentallGreenOak
16062 Portside Rd, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc.
1633 Cliveden Avenue, BentallGreenOak
16068 Portside Rd, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc.
1645 Cliveden Avenue, BentallGreenOak
16080 Portside Rd, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc.
1687 Cliveden Avenue, BentallGreenOak
3284 E Broadway, QuadReal Property Group
720 Eaton, BentallGreenOak
9255 - 194th Street, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc.
Brunswick Apartments, Lotus Capital Corp.
Fraser Tolmie Apartments, QuadReal Property Group
Coast Meridian Road, Colliers International
Gymnasium, Thompson Rivers University
Coquitlam Centre, Morguard Investments Ltd.
Nelson Square, Nelson Square Management
Cowichan Commons, Cushman Wakefield Asset Services
PANARAMA TOWER, QuadReal Property Group
Dorchester, Lotus Capital Corp.
Time Marketplace, First Capital Realty Management Services
False Creek Residences/Olympic Village (Parcel 3), BentallGreenOak False Creek Residences/Olympic Village (Parcel 6), BentallGreenOak False Creek Residences/Olympic Village (Parcel 9), BentallGreenOak Gateway Pacific Business Centre, BentallGreenOak Grange, Lotus Capital Corp. Hardy Place, BentallGreenOak Lincoln Park, Lotus Capital Corp. London Plaza (Retail), BentallGreenOak Marine Drive, Colliers International Moray Firth, Lotus Capital Corp. North Garden, Lotus Capital Corp. Oxford Manor, Lotus Capital Corp. Panorama Shopping Centre Phase 1, BentallGreenOak Panorama Shopping Centre Phase 2, BentallGreenOak Scott 72 Shopping Centre, First Capital Realty Management Services Solway Firth, Lotus Capital Corp. Terra Nova Village, First Capital Realty Management Services TIME MARKETPLACE II, First Capital Realty Management Services Tsawwassen Mills, Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc. Vallejo Court, Lotus Capital Corp.
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Guildford Town Centre
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Energy & Environment Comittee
Emergency, Health and Safety Committee
Contact Committee
BOMA BC’s Energy and Environment Committee develops and delivers energy and sustainability related initiatives. The committee helps plan awareness campaigns, events, and provides advice to BOMA on programs and policy related to energy and sustainability.
BOMA’s Emergency Task Force Committee merged with the Health and Safety Committee to form the new BOMA Emergency Health and Safety Committee. Committee members have seen the focus of these areas become more integrated over time and they will be working together to review policies that impact the industry.
Our Contact Committee’s key focus and priority in 2019 was improving our engagement levels with new, existing and potential members. The committee played an integral role for new members by being the first point of contact, welcoming them and answering their questions.
This year the committee focused primarily on cooling tower policy, the registration of water systems and educating the industry on how to reduce the risk of legionella. They worked with BC Hydro on electric vehicle infrastructure planning and electrification readiness for commercial buildings and helped inform BOMA’s policy proposals related to energy benchmarking in the commercial real estate industry.
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Building Tune-up Program Session
Efficiency Incentives Session
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BOMA Educates
Education Foundation
The Education and Quality Building Team Committees were busy planning continuing education to keep BOMA’s property managers and building operators informed. Seminars:
Quality Building Team (QBT) Sessions:
• Disaster planning and catastrophe response from a property damage perspective • How to make your building a genius • BOMA BC's new recommissioning program for buildings • Electric vehicle charging stations • Energy efficiency incentives session
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The BOMA BC Gerry Thomson Memorial Bursary was established to assist new professionals into our industry. For 21 years the endowment has provided annual donations to BCIT and SFU real estate program students.
Water treatment tips that save energy and money Elevator planning and safety Saving energy by utility tracking Premise plumbing in Vancouver buildings: Enhanced public safety, efficiency & long-term resiliency measures • Fire safety equipment or system testing & inspection – who is responsible? • HVAC and the evolution of pumping • Next generation in building controls
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Michael Glassco (on left) and Warren Smithies representing BOMA at the BUILDEX booth
BUILDEX & the Vancouver Real Estate Forum
Charitable Partnerships
BOMA BC was the Principal Sponsor for BUILDEX Vancouver. We were pleased to be a Supporting Association of the Vancouver Real Estate Forum, the region’s largest conference on investment and management issues for our industry.
Every year partial proceeds from the Golf Classic and Christmas Luncheon are donated to a local charity. $10,000 was donated to EMBERS - the Eastside Movement for Business and Economic Renewal Society. They are a social enterprise and registered community economic development charity located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Since 2001, EMBERS has helped thousands of unemployed or underemployed individuals lead productive, fulfilling lives by offering economic and employment opportunities.
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Christmas Luncheon volunteers
Golf Classic volunteers
Volunteers Every year, BOMA relies on over 70 committee members (across fourteen different committees), and thirty-plus special event volunteers. If they are on a committee they may be analyzing, brainstorming, developing resources, planning sessions/events or researching. Event volunteers help with set up, decorating, selling tickets and answering questions. We are very thankful for their time and dedication to the association!
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