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 Association News Reserve your seat(s) early - register below!
BOMA Victoria Chapter: AGM + Mayor's Forum Thursday, April 10, 2025 · 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria, BC BOMA AGM Wednesday, April 16th, 11 AM - 11:30 AM Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC BOMA April Luncheon: BC Executive Roundtable Wednesday, April 16th, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC  Wouldn’t we all like more insight into ‘What Tenants Want’?
BOMA BC is conducting an intensive research project focused on the local market to examine tenant awareness and decision-making regarding green buildings. We’re looking for buildings to participate in the study. BOMA’s ask: Property Managers to distribute a brief survey to their tenants.
What you get in return: Early access to the report results, including results specific to your building tenants.
More details: The survey comprises approx. 25 questions about tenants’ priorities when selecting office space, for example: which is more important: proximity to public transit, onsite EV charging, an attractive building lobby, building security, or the landlord’s commitment to reduce building emissions? • Surveys will be anonymous, but tenants will select their building so that BOMA can sort and share your unique results. • Tenants will be offered an incentive prize draw to complete the survey.
• Survey distribution is planned for early Spring.
Get involved: If your building(s) would be interested in participating or learning more about this study, please contact: jennifer@boma.bc.ca  We had several new members become part of the Association in February. Please help us welcome them to BOMA BC!
 Our upcoming QBT session is designed to help property managers and building operators tackle common project closeout challenges — delays, disappearing contractors and stalled approvals. Our speakers from WCP Building Renewal will cover hiring the right contractor, assertive project management and effective closeout procedures.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1 PM
1035 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC + Zoom
Regulatory News The City of Vancouver will be hosting an online webinar for first time reporters required to report starting in 2025. This includes commercial buildings 50,000 sqft - 99,999 sqft and residential buildings & hotels 100,000 sqft and larger. An overview of the policy, its requirements, how to comply, and how to set up BC Hydro auto-upload for energy data will be covered during the webinar. The session will be followed by a Q&A.
For questions prior to the webinar, contact the Energy & Carbon Reporting (ECR) Help Centre at energycarbonreport@vancouver.ca.
Thursday, March 13th, 2025, 10 AM – 11 AM
Cost: Free 
Government Affairs Join the Canada Revenue Agency and Natural Resources Canada for an informative overview of the Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITC). These ITCs will help Canada transition to clean energy while growing the economy! Learn about eligibility guidelines, labour requirements and how to claim the ITCs.
Webinar dates:
• English: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 • French: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM ET
Cost: Free Events & Education Elevator issues can be costly and frustrating, but with the right approach, you can minimize downtime and save money. This article guides building owners and property managers through understanding their elevator maintenance agreements, preventing common issues, and working with service providers to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Whether you're looking to reduce billable calls or improve the reliability of your elevators, these practical tips can help you maintain a safe and cost-effective system.
 Complacency and overconfidence can lead to safety risks in the workplace. This article highlights key hazards, such as vertical ladders, and offers simple solutions like safety audits and equipment upgrades to help prevent accidents. Learn how to keep your facility and team safe with practical, cost-effective measures.
Good to KnowSOURCE: FacilitiesNet
As more companies are mandating that employees work in the office full time, facility managers will have to adjust to the new surge of occupants.
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National NewsAround the IndustrySOURCE: REMI Network/Canadian Facility Management & Design
The unpredictable nature of U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and Ottawa’s retaliatory measures will have a significant impact on facility managers.
SOURCE: Daily Hive Urbanized
As part of its Buy B.C. Initiative, the Bentall Centre complex is offering small businesses six months of rent-free retail space in its underground mall.
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