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 Association News
The recipe for a fun day on the golf course begins with sunshine, and there was plenty of it at the BOMA Golf Classic. Two hundred and eighty-eight golfers convened at Northview’s two courses for putting and chipping contests, a free golf lesson and massages. After dinner, a random draw announced the winners of the prize draw, which featured a $4,500 travel gift certificate. Read more…   
Regulatory NewsThe province is proposing new and updated standards for residential windows, residential and commercial gas boilers, and computers and monitors. The amendment package also includes regulatory upkeep changes for general service lighting and commercial fenestration standards. Public review and stakeholder consultation ends October 4th, 2019. Stakeholder consultation will be followed by regulatory drafting and submission of the regulatory proposal to Cabinet for approval. For information on energy efficiency standards visit the Ministry’s website. Source: Technical Safety BC
Some important changes are taking place around elevating devices that are related to the adoption of the B44-16 Elevating Devices code. One of the items changing is that all elevating devices will soon require maintenance control plans, and a transition plan outlining how units will be onboarded to this program.
Events & EducationThe Industry Training Authority (ITA) is reaching out to the commercial real estate industry, along with other organizations, regarding the Residential Building Maintenance Worker trade in BC. They are currently reviewing this program and seeking input from a number of different organizations to see if there is demand for this trade and to ensure the standards align with industry requirements. They have heard from our industry association of the need for training that is aligned specifically to commercial buildings, and this is a good time to reinforce that message. If you are interested in providing input or want to learn more about the program, please contact Cara Lenoir: clenoir@itabc.ca.
Event Calendar
National NewsAround the IndustrySource: BC Gov News
British Columbians will pay less for electricity next spring if the B.C. Utilities Commission approves BC Hydro’s request for a decrease in rates.
Source: Vancouver Sun
With B.C.’s economic growth rate expected to surpass the national rate, according to a CoStar Group Canada report, more retailers are looking for space in the Vancouver area’s popular malls, most of which are fully occupied. Source: Vancouver Sun
“We’re seeing this demand (for co-working) continue to grow and we’re continuing to invest as an organization in deploying more locations and more space across our multi-brand approach,” Wayne Berger, CEO, IWG Canada and Latin America, told Postmedia. In Vancouver, IWG’s Spaces franchise alone has three open or soon-to-open locations. Source: Journal of Commerce/Construct Connect
Tenants of the Shipyards mixed-use development in North Vancouver are preparing to open up shop in the next couple of months. Source: Business in Vancouver
Office space vacancies are dropping thanks to a rise in tech companies and increased demand for co-working space. Source: Real Estate Weekly
As social media continues to evolve, it can be difficult to increase your business’ presence online, whether you are a small or large firm. With that said, there are several strategies you can work on to ensure your message is heard. Source: Propmodo
It’s no secret that the CRE brokerage business has been impacted by artificial intelligence and automation. Here’s how new technology is changing the work of those in the industry and their client relationships. Source: Vancouver Sun
As one of B.C.’s oldest companies prepares to close its doors, a commercial redevelopment opportunity presents itself on a historic mining site near Abbotsford. |
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