Air quality is often overlooked in workplace wellness, yet it plays a powerful role in health, performance, and satisfaction. Featuring presenters from Sterling IAQ Consultants, this QBT session explores the hidden impact of indoor air quality on productivity and mental well-being—and offers practical steps to improve it in office buildings.

October QBT: How Air Quality Impacts Workplace Wellness
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 · 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
1035 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC + Zoom

Join us in October for a presentation from the City of Victoria’s Community Safety and Bylaw Services Department and Engineering and Public Works. Our speakers will share how their teams support property managers and owners in addressing public disorder, maintaining clean public spaces, and fostering a vibrant downtown. They’ll also highlight available services, reporting tools, and innovative programs like Feet on the Street and security assessments.

 

BOMA Victoria Chapter Luncheon: Building a Safer, Cleaner Victoria
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 · 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria, BC

We had several new members join the Association over the summer. Please join us in welcoming them to BOMA BC!

Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, and attendees for making this year’s Golf Classic such a success. It’s always a highlight to bring our community together for a day on the course—connecting with colleagues, building relationships, and celebrating the spirit of our industry.

Relive the memorable moments of the day by checking out our full event acknowledgements and event photos (below).

Navigating ESG reporting for commercial real estate can be a complex and sometimes overwhelming process. BOMA BC's ESG Guide can help you organize and prioritize your resources, and answer many of the challenging questions that are specific to reporting for our industry.

Emergencies rarely happen during office hours — they strike in the quietest hours of the night. From slow leaks and HVAC failures to security breaches and costly energy waste, property risks multiply when no one is on site.

 

This article from Secure Property Group highlights real examples from BC buildings where small issues became major emergencies overnight, and underscores why proactive night coverage matters. Whether through patrols, remote monitoring, or scheduled checks, being prepared at 2 am can save thousands by 9 am.

November 17, 2025: Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)

Master the full commissioning process—from pre-design to operations—in this five-day CBCP course. Learn to optimize building performance, reduce energy consumption, and enhance occupant comfort through real-world case studies and interactive exercises. Expert-led sessions prepare you to take the CBCP exam and earn your designation.

 

 

The four-day Certified Sustainable Building Operator (CSBO) course equips building operators with practical skills in energy efficiency, sustainable systems management, and compliance. Covering topics from commissioning and HVAC to automation and integrated energy systems, CSBO prepares you to optimize performance, cut waste, and support occupant well-being while meeting today’s sustainability goals.

View more info and sign up for the courses, click the links above.

To view Ciet Canada's website, click the link (below).

SOURCE: REMI Network/Canadian Property Management
Retail rents held steady in the first half of what’s been a tumultuous year for Canadian consumers, merchandisers and mall landlords. 

SOURCE: Facilities Dive
Most FMs want to make the efficient use of resources part of their operations, but building owners aren’t always aligned with them, surveys show.