In partnership with Altus Group, we are pleased to provide our 25th edition of the Office Property Assessment Report for the Greater Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna areas!

Join us on March 3rd for a fun-filled day on the slopes at the BOMA Ski Day! Our early-morning bus will whisk you off to Whistler, where you can ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or venture into the village.

 

This event is an excellent occasion to mingle with members and celebrate the season. Whether you're an expert skier or just seeking some winter scenery, the BOMA Ski Day has something for everyone!

Be sure to add these upcoming dates to your calendar!

 

February 16th, 23 - Vancouver, BC

 

March 8th, 23 - Surrey, BC

 

April 20th, 23 (AGM + Luncheon) - Vancouver, BC

 

Renewing your BOMA BC membership ensures your business stays connected and competitive in the industry. Along with a unique schedule of networking and social functions, our 2023 event lineup features a robust roster of info and educational sessions to keep you up-to-date and prepared for new challenges.

Source: Journal of Commerce

The Government of British Columbia and Northern Health will be releasing a request for proposals mid-January for the Dawson Creek and District Hospital replacement.

This education session will provide attendees with an overview of the building recommissioning process. Our speaker from Impact Engineering will cover how ongoing optimization can help building owners reduce operating costs and carbon emissions, as well as proactively identify and resolve system performance issues or failures.

In partnership with CIET (Canadian Institute for Energy Training) and Prism Engineering, join us for a one-day workshop focusing on a practical approach to EBCx and the elements of a robust investigation. Our workshop leader is a seasoned EBCx professional and will provide various examples and case studies from commercial and institutional building types, emphasizing the operational efficiency of HVAC systems.

Source: REMI Network/Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

When soil trapped in carpet fibers become mixed with ice melt, it leaves behind residue that can damage the carpet, so building managers must be proactive in tending to their carpets.

Source: REMI Network/Canadian Facility Management & Design

Mould is a dire threat in health care facilities as it can easily go undetected, and in severe cases, it can be fatal to the elderly or those with compromised immune systems.

Source: REMI Network/Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Especially in a post-pandemic world, the cleanliness of your company’s washroom can have a drastic impact on employees and guests’ impressions

Source: Daily Hive Urbanized

The housing market will continue to trend downward in 2023 as high interest rates and slower economic growth prevent sales.

Source: Daily Hive Urbanized

Mountain Equipment Company is opening its new 212,000 sq ft Western Distribution Centre in Campbell Heights industrial park in Surrey.

Source: REMI Network

A recent analysis of over 250 office spaces across North America and Europe found an average occupany rate of 29.74 per cent, down from 64.37 per cent in 2019.

Source: Journal of Commerce

The Supreme Court of British Columbia ordered Vancouver to reconsider an application for a mixed-use development in Chinatown, saying “the board’s decision is substantively unreasonable because the reasons provided by the board are inadequate.”