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 Association News Get ready to suit up and set sail for the BOMA Superpowered Boat Cruise presented by Grime Fighters! What’s waiting for you on deck: • Complimentary welcome drinks and hors d'oeuvres
• High-energy hits from our DJ
• Costume and dance contests with epic prizes
• Themed photo booth to capture your crew’s most heroic looks
Whether you arrive in a cape, mask, or supersuit, this is one BOMA event you don’t want to miss!
Thursday, July 17, 2025
1:30 PM – 6 PM 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC  We’re inviting professionals across BC’s commercial real estate industry to take 5 minutes for our JEDI Quick Pulse Survey. Your anonymous feedback will help shape BOMA BC’s future education, programming, and advocacy around Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI). Complete the survey and you’ll be entered to win free tickets to our next Luncheon on June 18th: JEDI Mastery – Practices and Principles for Inclusive Workplaces
At the event, speaker Shelley-Anne Vidal will dive into the survey results and share practical ways to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces.
Take the survey here >
Register for the Luncheon (below) Deadline is Friday, June 13th! Wednesday, June 18, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Civic Hotel, 13474 Central Avenue, Surrey, BC  BOMA BC is proud to share its new Decarbonization Planning Guide, created to support property managers, asset managers, and building operators. This practical resource outlines the core principles of carbon reduction in commercial real estate and walks readers through a clear, step-by-step approach to working with experts, meeting regulatory targets, and staying competitive as industry expectations evolve.  In this video, BOMA BC President Damian Stathonikos shares the vision behind the Decarb Accelerator program and its long-term goals. You'll also hear from several BOMA members about the real impact the program has had on their buildings and decarbonization efforts. Featuring BOMA BC members (in order):
• Jillian Mann, Sr. Director, Property Management, GWL Realty Advisors Inc. • Fito Garcia, Operations & Building Systems Lead, Low Tide Properties • Benson Lin, Director, ESG and EHS, Peterson Group • Jordan Gruzelier, Senior Property Manager, Low Tide Properties  Late last month, hundreds of BOMA members filled the ballroom at Fairmont Pacific Rim for the 2025 BOMA Awards Gala presented by SerVantage Services Group! We extend our congratulations to all of this year’s award winners, with special recognition to GWL Realty Advisors for their four wins, Guardteck Security Corp. / Kandor Management Corporation for earning the inaugural Security Team of the Year Award, and Michael Bishop for receiving the prestigious BOMA Life Member Award.
Regulatory NewsSOURCE: Daily Hive Urbanized
The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the Granville Street Plan, which will include new hotel, office, retail, restaurant, bar, nightclub, entertainment and cultural uses.
Government AffairsLast week, BOMA BC presented to BC's Select Standing Committee on Finance to share our industry's priorities for Budget 2026.
BOMA BC is in regular contact with the Province and will continue to advocate for our members' interests.
Events & Education Metro Vancouver is proposing updates to its Boilers and Process Heaters Emission Regulation bylaw and is inviting feedback from the public.
A webinar on June 25 will provide more information and an opportunity to ask questions. The session will focus on heating equipment selection and building design considerations—such as boiler emission stacks—that can help minimize the impact of emissions on nearby communities. We encourage members to attend and learn how these proposed changes could affect building design and operations. Register in advance to receive the webinar link
Good to Know Building Benchmark BC is transforming how buildings across the province manage energy and emissions. This free, voluntary program empowers property owners—residential landlords, commercial operators, and municipalities alike—to understand their building’s energy performance and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, identify cost-saving opportunities, and lead on sustainability. Whether you're aiming to cut energy costs, improve tenant comfort, or prepare for evolving regulations, Building Benchmark BC gives you the tools and insights to take action.
Why join?
• Track your building’s energy use and GHG emissions with ease
• Receive personalized reports to pinpoint efficiency upgrades • Demonstrate sustainability leadership to tenants, clients, and investors • Stay ahead of future regulations and market expectations Now in its fifth year, the program supports over 1,900 buildings across BC—spanning 40+ property types and 15 million m² of floor space. Curious about impact? The 2024 Annual Report features insights and deep-retrofit case studies from participants across the province. The report also advocates for the implementation of mandatory benchmarking for large commercial buildings in B.C.
Ready to lead the way in building performance?
👉 Learn more and sign up at buildingbenchmarkbc.ca
Event Calendar
National NewsAround the IndustrySOURCE: Real Estate News Exchange
As demand surges for data storage and cloud computing, data centres have emerged as one of Canada’s most dynamic and lucrative real estate asset classes.
Source: Real Estate News Exchange
Owners and occupiers are increasingly looking to simpler, more conventional industrial spaces even as they are more cautious about their purchases.
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