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vision + goals Our Vision
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Past Presidents Starting at 1911
The vision of the Building Owners & Managers Association is to be recognized as the principal voice, through leadership and advocacy, for the commercial real estate industry.
Our Mission
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We will help foster a favourable business environment for the commercial real estate industry and facilitate the delivery of valued services for our members.
Long Term Strategic Goals A. Successfully advocate the interests of our industry on government policy, regulatory and taxation issues of greatest importance to the membership. B. Be recognized by provincial and municipal government and regulatory agencies as the primary advocate and information source for the commercial building industry. C. Provide needed services to members throughout BC when we are able to develop and facilitate the delivery of those services in an efficient and effective manner. D. Raise the public profile of BOMA BC and its members through promotion, awareness and reputation building. E. Promote the development of professionalism, leadership and education for members. F. Ensure BOMA BC is managed and governed as a strong, fiscally responsible and sustainable member-focused association representing the most members of our industry in all regions of the province.
BOMA BC President Robert Kavanagh (left) presents Andy Molloy with a Life Membership certificate.
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J.P. Nicolls Jonathan Rogers Charlie E. Neale Earl M. Bennett George Gowan George Watson Stanley Smith Ronald M. Harris John F. Kelly Leslie Creery Stan McGlashan William Fowler David W. Davidson Geoff I. Arkin Jack Staniforth James H. Green M.G. Thomson E.T. Morrison E.D. Sutcliffe Bill Bourke Les J. Moulder Al H. Ens
Frank J. Grant R.G. Raimondo Michael Evison Tony Akester Gerry Lockhart Vic Parker Alex Thomson Denis Doll Wayne Smithies Andy Molloy Bryan Woolley Evan Brewer Jon Markoulis Graham Brown Tom Knoepfel Don Weber Richard Anderson Jon Wellman Lesley Heieis Michael Bishop Colin Murray Derek Page
Life Members & Ambassadors Andy Molloy Rene Dickman Evan W. H. Brewer Alvin Ens Anna Middlemiss Stuart Swain Jim Young Peter Fry Gerry Lockhart
Alex Thomson Don H. Weber Bryan Woolley Arthur Block Robert Bonner, Q.C. James H. Green Gilbert Hardman G. Lau Richard L. Richards
President’s Award Recipients Terry Lake Paul Sullivan Bunny Wortman Murray Bond Scott Reid Gail Gossen Jim Young Steve Normann Wayne Smithies Len Horvath
Ruth Ann Riley Jon Wellman Tony Akester Jim Storie Warren Flood David Spear Bryan Woolley Andy Molloy Philip Burnell
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BOMA BC Year in Review 2014
2014
WAS ANOTHER BUSY AND EXCITING YEAR for the commercial real estate market and BOMA BC. Within the downtown core there are currently eight projects underway totaling 2.2 million s.f. that will complete between 2015 and 2017. The window for a building development cycle is relatively short and carries significant risk if the developer mistimes the market. Preleasing activity has been strong for the first of the projects launched and Vancouver will see Amazon, Sony Image Works and Microsoft all enter or grow in our city. While it remains to be seen how the latter projects will fair, we are optimistic that the technology and LNG sectors will be drivers of new office demand, to offset sluggish mining and professional service sectors. New developments will raise the bar for our office market and push the owners of existing buildings to achieve greater energy efficiency, occupancy comfort and improved tenant services and amenities. BOMA BC is committed to providing leadership and direction to our industry in all aspects of building performance and this is reflected in some of our achievements in 2014:
Robert Kavanagh
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• Our partnership with BC Hydro PowerSmart for energy management services (BOMA E.M.P.) has been extended to 2015 and provides BOMA with a step towards a one-stop shop for our members’ building energy needs. • The City of Vancouver has accepted BOMA BESt Levels 1–4 certified buildings to be exempted from energy retrofit requirements for upgrade/alteration permits to existing buildings. The new City bylaw is effective January 2015. • BOMA BC completed our contract with the Province (Ministry of Environment) to install 125 electrical vehicle charging stations within member buildings throughout BC. Minister Polak applauded BOMA for its success in exceeding the target, on time and under budget. • As part of our long term organizational strategy, BOMA BC created a new Director of Government Affairs and Communications position to ensure a strong voice for our industry when engaging with municipal, regional and provincial governments. We welcome Muneesh Sharma to the team.
Paul LaBranche
Executive Vice President
These are a few highlights beyond our normal programs and services BOMA provides each year to the membership. Our annual audit confirms again that your Association continues to be fiscally strong, efficient and effective. Your Board of Directors look forward to another great year in 2015 as we strive to achieve new goals. We hope you enjoy this Year in Review report and thank all of our members, volunteers, sponsors and staff for their contributions in 2014. Our industry is stronger by association. ■
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board of directors
BOMA President
BOMA 1st VP
BOMA 2nd VP & Treasurer
BOMA Past President
Executive Vice President
Robert Kavanagh
Susan Dodsworth
Greg Last
Derek Page
Paul LaBranche
Vice President, Asset Management, GWL Realty Advisors Inc.
Regional Director, SNC-Lavalin O&M Inc.
VP, Property Management, Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc.
Director, Real Estate Management, Oxford Properties Group
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Branko Bejo
Natalie Bishop
Brenda Bolwyn
Jack Hole
Richard Lui
Vice President, Business Solutions, Securiguard Services Ltd.
Property Manager, Metrotower Office Complex, Ivanhoe Cambridge II Inc.
Senior Property Manager, Colliers International
Principal, Haakon Industries
Vice President, Polaris Realty (Canada) Ltd.
Petra Pockay
Warren Smithies
Roger Steers
Lillian Tummonds
Property Manager, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP
Vice President, Business Development, Martello Property Services Inc.
Managing Principal, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.
Senior Property Manager, Pacific Centre & HSBC Building, The Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd.
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MEMBERSHIP IS HOLDING STEADY at 50 members. 2014 was another good year with the continuation of professional development and networking events, including:
• A BOMA BESt Level 1 Certificate was presented at the Institute of Ocean Sciences to recognize the participation and achievement of the personnel on site. • The AGM took place on April 1 and was followed by a lunch presentation given by City of Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin on Economic Developments in Victoria. • The annual golf tournament was held on a fabulous warm day in July at the Olympic View course. The HELP FILL A DREAM FOUNDATION for children with life threatening illnesses was presented with a cheque for $5,000 and a good day was had by all. • October saw a tour of the Victoria International Airport Terminal Building, including the new lower and upper rooms, with the Victoria Airport Authority sharing details of the future capital plan. • Victoria Police Chief Frank Elsner was the guest speaker following the lunch held in October and spoke on the topic of ‘How Police Are Working Together with Commercial Property Owners and Tenants’. • The Christmas Luncheon was held at the Inn at Laurel Point. It was again a full house of members and guests who enjoyed a traditional holiday lunch whilst gazing out over Victoria’s Inner Harbour. A cheque for $5,000 was presented to the MUSTARD SEED FOOD BANK. Over $42,000 has been donated to charity over the past seven years by the members of the Victoria Chapter. ■
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Greater Victoria Chapter Board President Brenda Bolwyn Senior Property Manager, Colliers International
Treasurer Dan Sawchuk President, Robbins Parking Services Ltd.
Secretary Mary Anne Kenwood Property Manager, RioCan Management (BC) Inc.
Past President Neil Turner Property Manager, Corporation of the City of Victoria
Directors John Board Branch Manager, KONE Inc.
Spencer Day General Manager, Marquise Facilities
Roberta Ferguson Manager, Victoria Properties, Morguard Investments Ltd.
Darlene Hollstein Greater Victoria Chapter Board of Directors.
General Manager, The Bay Centre, TBC Nominee Inc.
Timo Lucas Vancouver Island Area Manager, Trane BC
Jean McKay Principal, Richmond Property Group Ltd.
Kerry Shular General Manager, Hillside Shopping Centre, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP
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financial report 2014 Revenue & Expense
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REPORTED MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS in 2014 and did so within the approved budget. An excess of $314,563 revenue over expenses was reported by the Auditor with net revenue at $911,225 and $596,662 in expenses. BOMA BC net assets increased from $1,460,531 in 2013 to $1,775,094 in 2014. This includes the Operating Account as well as the General Reserve Fund of $500,000; Advocacy Fund of $75,000; and Special Initiatives Fund of $50,000. BOMA continues to meet its obligations under the Society Act and provides member services while maintaining a healthy financial position. ■ Full audited statements are available at… www.BOMA.BC.ca
REVENUE
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Membership Fees Education & Seminars (net revenue) Special Events (net revenue) Luncheon/Networking Meetings (net revenue) Publications (advertising) Affinity Programs Buildex BESt Certification Program (net revenue) Interest & Miscellaneous Energy Programs/Contracts
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450,169 37,352 69,792 18,894 12,455 26,821 26,810 94,043 34,425 140,464
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443,201 13,888 30,022 15,516 9,700 21,711 26,420 140,035 24,134 61,890
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911,225
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Office Rent Compensation & Benefits Administration & Services Office Equipment & Amortization Professional Fees BOMA Canada Fees Advocacy & Public Relations Governance & Meetings
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64,101 327,155 28,483 12,023 22,926 86,836 17,393 37,745
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57,148 278,246 42,505 11,803 23,508 59,836 17,793 37,348
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596,662
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OMA’s EMERGENCY TASK FORCE COMMITTEE focus for this year was to research and provide advice to the Board of Directors on the best options for an emergency response management system which would keep members apprised in emergency situations, natural disasters or anything that could impede their economic operation and stability. The committee researched a variety of notifications systems and ultimately decided to support the ERMS system, primarily because it is a Canadian company, sanctioned by the Government of Canada, which is not subject to the US Patriotic Act, but also because of the system’s functionality. Endorsements of our plan were received from the Assistant Deputy Minister, Emergency Management BC, and from the Director of Emergency Services at the City of Vancouver. BOMA staff also met with the Real Estate Foundation of BC and applied for a grant funding opportunity to support the implementation of this critical communications infrastructure. We are hopeful that this new system, once fully developed, will help our members connect in real time to important information regarding the safety of our tenants. The committee also researched security and life safety certifications for members. This designation may enable our members to further their credentials and use their skills to make our buildings safer. ■
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government affairs BOMA
SPENT THE YEAR building on past successes and beginning new connections with government. In June 2014 BOMA introduced our new Director of Government Affairs, Muneesh Sharma. Muneesh brings to BOMA extensive government relations experience and will lead BOMA forward as the ‘voice of the commercial real estate industry’.
BOMA BC President Rob Kavanagh, 1st VP Susan Dodsworth, Executive VP Paul LaBranche and Director of Government Affairs Muneesh Sharma, with BC Premier Christy Clark.
BOMA continued its advocacy for a pro-active, pragmatic, but voluntary approach, to transforming the commercial buildings industry towards energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. In 2014, BOMA worked in close collaboration with the Provincial Government and BC Hydro and other utilities to provide direct hands on services and incentives, such as the Electric Vehicle Charging Station funding, to assist the BOMA membership. BOMA conceptualized a plan for expanding our services to assist with building performance using a holistic approach to building and environmental management. BOMA has had informative meetings with senior officials from the Ministry of Environment to determine the potential for more collaboration and financial support. BOMA achieved a major success in 2014 in influencing City of Vancouver bylaws. As part of the City of Vancouver’s Greenest City 2020 Action Plan, the City introduced Canada’s first energy code/bylaw for existing buildings classified as Part 3 and Part 9 non-residential. The new bylaw requirements were added to the existing upgrade mechanism process used in Part 11 for Life Safety, Structural, and Accessibility. The 2020 energy reduction target for existing larger buildings is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 20% below 2007 levels. The Vancouver Building By-Law (VBBL) 10908 came into effect on January 1, 2015 and now requires all
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building permit applications for alterations to existing buildings to follow an energy upgrade trigger process. Upon learning of the City’s decision to regulate energy conservation, BOMA BC met with City officials to ensure a reasonably flexible and pragmatic approach was developed to implement this bylaw. We are pleased to report that the bylaw has incorporated the BOMA BESt environmental certification program as one option for achieving permit requirements. BOMA BC worked closely with the Coalition of BC Businesses to foster a strong provincial economy. BOMA participated in many meetings with both political staff and elected representatives and worked closely with Hon. Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism, Skills, and Minister Responsible for Labour, to ensure the success of our industry and in particular the small business interest of our building tenants. BOMA met with Metro Vancouver and stakeholder waste management companies to discuss their perspectives on Metro Vancouver plans for waste disposal. BOMA discussed with Ministry of Environment officials the identified concerns with the Metro Plan as they contemplated approving Metro Vancouver’s controversial Bylaw 280. The Minister of Environment, Hon. Mary Polak, advised BOMA of their decision not to approve the bylaw at this time but instead step back to review and consult again with affected industries. As a follow-up, BOMA met with MLA Marvin Hunt, who was tasked to review the bylaw and make recommendations to the Minister, to inform him of our position that any new waste management bylaw be cost-effective, fair, and achieve higher waste diversion rates through the use of new technology when appropriate. Metro Vancouver also implemented an organics ban, requiring residents to separate food scraps from regular garbage as part of the region’s Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan. BOMA kept members apprised of the changes and held information sessions to assist with implementation. BOMA expects many new issues to emerge throughout 2015 and is committed to ensuring the interests of the commercial buildings industry remains strong. ■
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energy + environment Energy Management Program
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EAR 2014 was another success for the Energy Management Program (EMP). The EMP assisted members with energy efficiency projects that saved over 1.25 GWh of energy and over $140,000 of avoided utility costs. We saw members granted almost $130,000 of incentive money from utilities because of these projects. The EMP team’s ultimate goal is to provide assistance and support to BOMA BC members with their energy management and sustainability initiatives. They are constantly involved with municipal, provincial, federal, and in a few cases, international sustainability initiatives. The focus is on ensuring the industry's concerns are well represented and heard by all levels of government.
The EMP team also supports the following programs that are offered to members at a discount: BOMA BESt: This assessment and certification program is the only one of its kind for commercial buildings in Canada. It is a unique, voluntary, national program designed to assess environmental performance and management of existing buildings. The program provides a consistent framework for owners and managers to critically assess six key areas of environmental performance and management: Energy, Water, Waste Reduction and Site, Emissions and Effluents, Indoor Environment, and Environmental Management System. See page 10 for full report. BOMA uTrack: Developed and powered by PUMA (Prism Engineering), this utility monitoring system has helped numerous business owners and property managers with tracking and analyzing their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Participating members are now able to better understand their building portfolio electrical and gas consumption, identify conservation projects and track the success of these projects. e-Energy Training: Since 2009, this interactive online energy management training program has taught building operations personnel how to easily identify energy reduction opportunities and better understand energy conservation principals. The course also educates students on how to develop strategies to encourage stakeholders to save energy. This self-paced online course provides building operators, engineers, and managers with a refreshed set of skills and knowledge to identify and act on energy reduction opportunities. Total Waste Management (TWM): Since 2010, BOMA BC has partnered with Urban Impact to provide BOMA members with a Total Waste Management (TWM) Program, a one-stop, costeffective recycling service. They are equipped to provide custom solutions to meet all BOMA members’ recycling needs. The services offered by Urban Impact include‌ paper, cardboard, mixed containers, batteries, electronics and organics. In addition, Urban Impact can provide a comprehensive waste audit to help identify and improve current waste practices.
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HE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT (E&E) COMMITTEE supports members with the development and delivery of initiatives related to energy efficiency and sustainability, and acts as an advisory resource to the Board of Directors on environmental related issues. Core to the committee’s responsibility is being up-to-date on industry trends, news, and regulatory information relating broadly to energy, sustainability and the environment, and ensuring that expertise and experience on these matters are available to BOMA BC and its membership. Important information is shared on an ongoing basis through BOMA BC’s website, in the BOMA Energy eXpress Newsletter (BeX) and via email communications. In addition, the committee works with other BOMA BC committees on the creation and delivery of educational events, awareness campaigns, and other programs as needed. Over the past year the committee completed research activities with the membership to better understand how BOMA BC and the E&E Committee can assist member organizations to make the right decisions in the areas of energy and environment. It was identified that members wanted to see more information sharing, through case studies and similar documents, that outlined energy efficiency and environmental projects, giving them insight into benefits, paybacks, and issues to avoid, all which would assist with their own initiatives. It was also found that members wanted to participate in awareness campaigns (eg: Sweater Day, Earth Hour) and that some members needed additional assistance with how to best implement these events at their respective facilities. The committee also acts as an advisory committee to the Board of Directors and over the past year has reviewed and given recommendations to the Board on numerous topics (Bylaw 280, VBBL amendments, Bird Friendly Strategy). As members in Metro Vancouver face new challenges in implementing organics programs, and update their action plans for the new City of Vancouver energy related by-laws, the committee will continue to develop resources to assist with best practices around these regulatory changes. ■
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above: BOMA BC signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Research Institute of Eco-Environmental Architecture. The MOU is a commitment to collaborate towards achieving common goals of global sustainability by sharing information and resources. left: BOMA BC representatives met with a Korean delegation to share information on BC’s approach to sustainable buildings.
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BOMA BESt
BESt
IS THE ACRONYM for ‘Building Environmental Standards’. The BOMA BESt environmental program provides certification to buildings and facilities, and helps building owners benchmark against an accepted industry performance standard. It also identifies ways of improving how buildings are managed and operated from an energy and environmental perspective. BOMA Canada launched BOMA BESt version 2 in 2012. Since its inception in 2005, the program has evolved substantially to keep pace with industry trends and best practices.
Some of the changes include: • Portfolio pricing for light industrial and open air retail facilities. • Updated references to industry standards and other helpful resources. • Expanded explanations for program requirements.
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BOMA BRITISH COLUMBIA Buildings Certified in 2014 Arcturus Realty Corporation 1175 Douglas Street 1675 Douglas Street
Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP 1138 Melville Street 3480 Gilmore Way Airport Executive Park Building 6 Broadway Tech Centre – 2980 Virtual Way Broadway Tech Centre, Building 1 Broadway Tech Centre, Building 2 Broadway Tech Centre, Building 3 Broadway Tech Centre, Building 5 Broadway Tech Centre, Building 7 Capilano Mall Discovery Parks Eastgate Shopping Centre Sunwood Square Tamarack Centre Thunderbird Centre Westshore Town Centre Westshore Village
The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd. Granville Square Pricewaterhouse Coopers Place Richmond Centre The Station Waterfront Centre
Colliers International 3400 Davidson
Dream Office Management 4400 Dominion Street 887 Great Northern Way Central Place First Capital Place Gateway Business Park Queen’s Court Station Tower
FCR Management Services LP 200 West Esplanade 2800 Bryn Maur Road 716 Goldstream Avenue Langley Crossing Langley Mall Scott 72 Shopping Centre
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada Institute of Ocean Sciences – Main Complex Victoria Base – Administration Building
GWL Realty Advisors Inc. Kent Corporate Centre – 8755 Ash Street Kent Corporate Centre – 8765 Ash Street Kent Corporate Centre – 605 W. Kent Avenue N Kent Corporate Centre – 625 W. Kent Avenue N Kent Corporate Centre – 655 W. Kent Avenue N Mayfair Square Phase I Mayfair Square Phase II Canada Way Phase II (A)
Shape Properties Management Corp.
Harbour Centre Complex Ltd.
Nanaimo North Town Centre
Harbour Centre Complex
Shon Group Realty
Ivanhoé Cambridge Inc.
Cathedral Place
Guildford Town Centre Woodgrove Centre
SNC-Lavalin O&M 625 Howe Street 888 Dunsmuir Street Burnaby Fraser Tax Services Office Library Square Building PL James Place Sinclair Centre Surrey Taxation Data Centre
Jawl Properties Ltd. 3350 Douglas Street
Mayfair Shopping Centre Limited Partnership Mayfair Shopping Centre
Morguard Investments Limited 111 Dunsmuir Street Sevenoaks Shopping Centre
Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc.
Oxford Properties Group Inc.
Willingdon Park Phase 1 Willingdon Park Phase 2 Willingdon Park Phase 3 Willingdon Park Phase 4 Willingdon Park Phase 5 Willingdon Park Phase 6 1166 West Pender Street 8219 River Way 789 West Pender Street Sussex Place
800 Burrard Guinness Tower Marine Building Oceanic Plaza
Peterson Commercial 1166 Alberni Street
Polaris Realty (Canada) Ltd. 999 West Hastings
Public Works and Government Services Canada Huntingdon Border Crossing – International TF Huntingdon Border Crossing – Commercial TF Pacific Highway Border Crossing
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BOMA education BOMA Educates BUILDEX – Celebrating 25 Years BOMA BC is a Principal Sponsor of BUILDEX Vancouver. Over 13,000 Industry Professionals attended the tradeshow and conference. Members receive complimentary admission to the tradeshow, which featured over 450 exhibits. BOMA is also a sponsor of the BC Real Estate Forum.
Seminars offered in 2014 • • • •
Quality Building Team (QBT) These lunch and learn sessions are designed specifically for operations personnel, although all members are welcome to attend. QBT sessions keep members updated on the latest technology, and changes to regulations and building codes. • Regulations on Back Flow Preventers • The Economics of V Belt Maintenance • Optimizing Control Valves • Decrease Operating Costs With Energy Efficient Pumps • MyHydro Energy Tracking Tools • Water Technology to Reduce HVAC Energy Expenses • Main Transformer and Switch Gear Maintenance • How To Optimize Your Lighting System
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Disaster Management: Resilience Planning Fire and Life Safety Metro Vancouver Organics Ban The Art of Customer Service
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Green Buildings Gala THIS YEAR’s GALA focused specifically on energy and environmental awards.
Hon. Polak, Minister of Environment, keynote speaker and EARTH Awards presenter. Tesla’s new luxury electric vehicle was on display during the reception.
EARTH Award, Office Building category (tied for 1st place): 401 West Georgia – Oxford Properties Group. EARTH Award, Multi-Unit Residential Building category: Residences on Seventh – Colliers International.
EARTH Award, Office Building category (tied for 1st place): 4321 Still Creek – Triovest Realty Advisors (BC).
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Luncheon Speakers from Iredale Group discuss the design of the new Exchange Tower.
EMBERS ENJOYED a wide variety of networking opportunities this year. Following is a look at the type of events we organized.
Another sold out Christmas Luncheon with 770 guests, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Over 40 people went to Whistler for a day of skiing/boarding and fantastic networking.
The BOMA Golf Classic sold out again with 288 golfers at Swan-e-Set Bay Resort & Country Club.
The BOMA Harbour Cruise featured relaxed networking and a nautical-themed game of Name That Tune.
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The New Professionals of BOMA (TNP)
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A network of young professionals at a BOMA TNP wine tasting event.
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Volunteers
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WOULD NOT be able to run our programs and special events without the assistance and dedication of volunteers. The board of directors and staff at BOMA want to thank the following individuals:
Awards Judges
Energy & Environment
Robert Greenwald, Prism Engineering; John Holland, Pinchin West; Joanne Montgomery, Bentall Kennedy (Canada); Scott Reid, Austeville Properties
Luke Ferdinands, Energy Advantage (Chair); David Laird, Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Vice Chair); Terry Connors, Cadillac Fairview Corporation; Blake Dishman, Allied REIT; Cory Farquharson, BC Hydro; Michael Glassco, Sterling IAQ Consultants; Jillian Mann, GWL Realty Advisors; Jonathan Meads, Concert Properties; James Spooner, QMC Metering Solutions; Rod Yeoh, DIALOG Design
Christmas Jillian Mann, GWL Realty Advisors (Chair); Jamie Bardsley, Trane Northwest; Natalie Bishop, Ivanhoe Cambridge II Inc.; Kim de Boer, Ultra-Tech Cleaning Systems; Rebecca Dennis, Fujitec Canada; Leigh Elliott, Chubb Edwards; Michael Glassco, Sterling IAQ Consultants; Joshua Ocampo, BFL CANADA Insurance Services
Contact Santosh Nahal, GWL Realty Advisors (Chair); Todd Coupal, Pop-A-Lock Locksmiths; Peter Easton, Halsall Associates; Kris Kuran, FirstOnSite Restoration; Brett Mollard, Alpine Building Maintenance; Christine Schieck, Siemens
Golf Steve Normann, GDI Omni Integrated Facility Services (Chair); Alison Kirk-Owen, Cadillac Fairview Corporation; Terry Lake, Fire-Pro Fire Protection; Brett Mollard, Alpine Building Maintenance; Scott Reid, Austeville Properties; Ravina Uppal, Trane Northwest; Chuck Vaugeois, Cadillac Fairview Corporation
Mentorship Program
Allison Porter, Fire-Pro Fire Protection (Chair); Aislinn McCarry, Halsall Associates; James Spooner, QMC Metering Solutions
Golf & Christmas Volunteers
Photography
Pat Attwood, Control Solutions; Steve Burr, Cascades Recovery; Kara Caron, GWL Realty Advisors; Richard Costello, Hays Specialist Recruitment; Nathan Cull, SerVantage Services; Sandy Darbyson, Mircom Engineered Systems; Leigh Elliott, Chubb Edwards; Luke Fastabend, Bee-Clean Building Maintenance; Alan George, Hays Specialist Recruitment; Yvon Gosselin, McElhanney Associates Land Surveying; Claudine Guertin, Concord Security Corporation, Teresa Guieb, Arcturus Realty Corporation; Kelly Gumas, SimplexGrinnell; Martin Jaeckel, YouRhere; Devyn Jordano, Hayes Elevator; Jason Joseph, Cascades Recovery; Peggy Lee, GWL Realty Advisors; Sandra le Noble, Ram Mechanical; Kathryn Mills, Chubb Edwards; Shiho Natsuhara, Bee-Clean Building Maintenance; Stacey Olson, Bee-Clean Building Maintenance; Krista Rubino, GWL Realty Advisors; Elena Saulys, Chubb Edwards; Christine Schieck, Siemens Canada; Rob Spanier, SerVantage Services; Jesse Thibault, Cadillac Fairview Corporation; Shirley Timmins, BFL CANADA Insurance Services; Kamilia Vaneck, Halsall Associates; Bunny Wortman, Colliers International
Bill Bourlet, Precise Building Maintenance
Brian Miltimore, SES Consulting (Chair); Ryan Hayes, Hayes Elevator (Chair); Pauline Ashton, Triovest Realty Advisors; Devon Carson, Morguard Investments; Terry Connors, Cadillac Fairview Corporation; Blake Dishman, Allied REIT; Len Horvath, Quantum Lighting; Julie Lauzon, Cadillac Fairview Corporation; Brian Nann, Bentall Kennedy (Canada); Craig Shishido, Metro Vancouver; Elia Sterling, Theodor Sterling Associates; Rod Yeoh, DIALOG Design; Jim Young
Quality Building Team
Branko Bejo, Securiguard Services (Chair); Jenna Griesbach, Ivanhoe Cambridge; Victor Smart, WPS Disaster Management Solutions; Kevin Soltani, Bentall Kennedy (Canada)
The New Professionals
Brian Nann, Bentall Kennedy (Canada)
Education
Emergency Response Task Group
Awards Judges
Jim Young (Chair)
Ski Day Aislinn McCarry, Halsall Associates (Chair); Brett Mollard, Alpine Building Maintenance; Allison Porter, Fire-Pro Fire Protection
Sponsorship Linda Urquhart, Sodican BC (Chair); Donna McCrone, Touchstone Property Management; Roger Steers, Read Jones Christoffersen; Bunny Wortman, Colliers International
Taxation Paul Sullivan, Burgess Cawley Sullivan & Associates (Chair)
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BOMA partnerships Education Foundation 16 Years of Giving “I would like to give you my sincere thanks for creating the Gerry Thomson Memorial Award. This year the BCIT administration is awarding me the scholarship; I’m truly appreciative for this recognition.” Liam Boultbee right: BOMA BC President Robert Kavanagh (far left) presents scholarships to BCIT students.
Charitable Partnerships “On behalf of the Board, volunteers, staff and youth of Covenant House Vancouver, thank you for the incredibly generous donation of $10,000 this season! This gift will go a long way in helping us provide essential services and care to help Vancouver’s homeless youth exit the streets.” Laura Pashkewych, Development Officer, Corporate & Foundation Giving
above: Covenant House Vancouver facility. right (l to r): Craig Smith, Executive Director, Help Fill a Dream Foundation; Brenda Bolwyn, BOMA Victoria Chapter President, Colliers International; Denyse Koo, President, Help Fill a Dream Foundation.
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16 years … 153 students … awarded $149,466
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Corporate Sponsors are recognized at a luncheon.
Sponsorship
BOMA BC
HAS A HEALTHY Corporate Sponsorship program which allows the Association to organize fantastic events that highlight our members’ accomplishments and provide outstanding opportunities to build relationships. In return for helping fund the Green Buildings Gala, Golf Classic and Christmas Luncheon, corporate sponsors receive exceptional branding and businessto-business benefits throughout the year. Several member companies took advantage of event sponsorships, which provide benefits for one specific event/seminar, such as the ‘Luncheon Speaker Sponsor’.
THANK YOU to our 2014 Corporate Sponsors: Platinum
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Bronze Tyco Integrated Security Manulife Financial Real Estate Waste Management SerVantage Services Corp. Alpine Building Maintenance Inc. The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Triovest Realty Advisors (BC) Inc. Theodor Sterling Associates Ltd. Somatic HVAC Solutions Ltd. Royal Centre (BOPC) Inc. Chubb Edwards Envirosafe Janitorial Inc. Priority/E.T.D. Building Services Ltd. Bee-Clean Building Maintenance Control Solutions Ltd.
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