August 10, 2022

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August 10, 2022

Association News

Cruisin' (back) into the 90s | BOMA Boat Cruise Recap

Last month, BOMA members rode on waves of nostalgia during BOMA's 90s Boat Cruise presented by Community Fire Prevention!

This year's cruise featured a live DJ, Costume Contest and our first full-fledged Dance Contest!

BOMA BC has developed a Deep Energy Retrofit Procurement Guide. This robust document focuses on deep energy retrofits (or major energy retrofits) concepts and decarbonization and functions as an aid for building owners, property managers and energy managers to plan, design, and implement energy improvement projects within their facilities.

Careers closing this month!

If you are searching for new opportunities this summer, don't miss these career posts on the BOMA BC website.

• Facilities Maintenance Worker
• Facilities and Planning Coordinator
• Project Coordinator (Facilities)
• Project Manager (2) Facilities Management
• Operations Manager

• Property Manager

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Regulatory News

Metro Vancouver plans to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Large Buildings

Learn more about Metro Vancouver's early-stage development strategies for reducing GHGs and improving air quality through regulatory changes in the Vancouver region.

Events & Education

Upcoming Free Webinar!

The City Of Vancouver recently changed its permitting process for heat pump installation in commercial buildings. Join us for a (𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚!) information session to learn more about these adjustments and the financial incentives that are currently available for commercial buildings through CleanBC and FortisBC.

August Education Feature

Learn the many benefits of securing a dedicated building maintenance company and how proactively managing roof and building envelope assets can optimize operational performance.

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Good to Know

New clean building tax credit for B.C. owners

Source: REMI Network

Building owners can save 5 per cent on retrofits thanks to the Clean Building Tax Credit established as part of the CleanBC initiative.

Source: Daily Commercial News

As workers and students begin to gather in offices and schools once more, building managers should look to improve their buildings’ air quality to protect the respiratory health of occupants.

Source: REMI Network: Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Building managers should assess the reputation, professionalism, equipment and cost when deciding upon a commercial cleaning company to use.

With exclusive education and excursion opportunities, keynote presentations, vendors, workshops and more, this three-day exhibition offers something for everyone.

Join us in Charlottetown, PEI, September 13 - 15, for BOMEX 2022 - Register below!

Event Calendar

18
Aug 2022

BOMA Golf Classic *Waitlist only!*

Thursday, August 18th, 2022 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM PST

23
Aug 2022

(FREE!) Heat Pumps: Permits and Incentives - Webinar

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT | Zoom

26
Aug 2022

TNP: Nooner at the Nat! *Waitlist only!*

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT | Nat Bailey Stadium 4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver BC

7
Sep 2022

Hybrid QBT Session - Topic TBA *Save the date!*

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT | 1035 West Pender Street, Pender Meeting Room OR Zoom

20
Sep 2022

Budget Updates to Benefit Building Owners and Understanding Property Tax Recovery

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT | 200 Granville Street, main floor meeting room Vancouver, BC

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National News

Cap rates open up in Q2

Source: REMI Network: Canadian Property Management

Capitalization rates opened as real estate investment slowed across Canada. The one exception, however, are Vancouver’s office, retail and industrial cap rates, which remained steady in the second quarter.

Around the Industry

Indigenous-led development big player in Vancouver real estate

Source: Real Estate News Exchange

Indigenous-led developer MST Development Corp. has partnered with the city of Vancouver to develop land on behalf of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

Source: REMI Network

The Vancouver City Council approved its long-range land use strategy, entitled the Vancouver Plan, at the end of July, which aims to make more housing available, stimulate the economy, and address the climate crisis.

Source: Castanet.net

The Kelowna city council announced it supports the University of British Columbia Okanagan's plan to build a 46-storey tower to provide housing for students downtown.

Source: Daily Hive Urbanized

Vancouver hotels were featured in the Michelin Guide for the first time ever in summer 2022, making it the second Canadian city to be represented in the guide.