BOMA BC eNews
April 12, 2024
Association News
Join us for our upcoming QBT session with Cascadia Windows and Doors and discover how modern fenestration products can elevate energy efficiency, enhance occupant comfort, and advance sustainability objectives.
 
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024,11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
1035 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC + Zoom
 
Our 2023 Annual Report is out, and we'd love for you to give it a read! It's a great way to be informed of the Association's progress in the past year. This includes new initiatives, events and advocacy efforts that you make possible by being a member.
 
Support an event that celebrates excellence in the commercial real estate sector!
 
The BOMA Awards Gala spotlights remarkable industry achievements spanning buildings, businesses, leaders and teams. Drawing an average attendance of 250 members, this event is our second-largest Luncheon, presenting a prime platform to showcase your company and its contributions to the field.
 
Awards Gala sponsorships are limited, so explore our sponsorship opportunities (below) to secure your spot! (Claim by April 19/24)
 
We had several new members join the Association in March. Please join us in welcoming them to BOMA BC!
 
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating excellence in the industry at the BOMA ‘24 Awards Gala presented by SerVantage!
 
Help your colleagues and clients celebrate their award wins for Building Operations Team of the Year, EARTH, Health & Safety, Emerging Leader, PINNACLE, The Outstanding Building of the Year and more!
 
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver BC
 
Do you have a strong understanding of decarbonization practices within the commercial real estate sector? Do you want to help building owners and managers reduce their carbon footprint and achieve climate goals? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for our Program Manager, Decarbonization position.
 
Featuring an exceptional roster of speakers, captivating outings and a spectacular National Awards Gala, the upcoming conference promises to be truly remarkable. Joining BOMEX 2024 will empower your brand, forge connections with key figures in the industry and highlight your dedication to excellence in commercial real estate.
 
For inquiries regarding sponsorship or exhibition opportunities, please contact Krista Lachelt at BOMA Canada (klachelt@bomacanada.ca).
 
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Government Affairs
Source: REMI Network/Design Quarterly
Proposed amendments to Vancouver’s city charter will give the Vancouver Council greater authority over landscaping requirements as part of its efforts to implement its climate change adaptation policies.
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Events & Education
Prepare for potential construction code changes in accessibility, energy efficiency, electrification and resilience. Learn how to embrace these shifts and ensure structures are future-proofed and optimized for the future.
 
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Good to Know
Source: REMI Network
A survey of Canadian professionals found that 46 per cent would seek new jobs if they were asked to increase their in-office workdays, and while one in five employers said they want employees in the office more often, 79 per cent said they would not issue a full return-to-office.
Source: REMI Network/Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Business owners should implement a spring pest control plan as colder weather drives them to seek shelter indoors.
Source: REMI Network/Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Research found that levels of employee satisfaction directly correlate to office cleanliness, and 86 per cent of office employees consider cleanliness the most important aspect of a good work environment.
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Event Calendar
15
Apr 2024
 
BOMA Victoria Chapter Luncheon : AGM and Mayor's Forum
11:30 AM - 1:45 PM PST, Hotel Grand Pacific 463 Belleville Street, Victoria BC
18
Apr 2024
 
BOMA Annual General Meeting
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PST, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
18
Apr 2024
 
BOMA April Luncheon - 2024 Salary Guide & Hiring Trends
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM PST, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
1
May 2024
 
May QBT: Tackling Window Pain: Benefits of High Performance Fenestration
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PST, 1035 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC + Zoom
23
May 2024
 
BOMA Awards Gala presented by SerVantage
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, BC
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National News
Source: Real Estate News Exchange
Canadian commercial real estate industry executives said that managing existing portfolios, including addressing operating costs and tenant retention, were higher priorities than new investments.
Around the Industry
Source: Daily Hive Urbanized
A report by Oxford Economics found that generative AI will likely replace more tasks traditionally performed in offices by 2032, negatively affecting the need for commercial office space.
Source: REMI Network/Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Facility managers can use infrared thermography to identify temperature differentials to find potential maintenance issues in the roof, walls and electric panels.