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2011 BOMA Canada National Awards

Supplement to Canadian Property Management

Overview The Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada annually presents the prestigious national awards in recognition of excellence in the Canadian commercial real estate industry. The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards salute the stars of the commercial real estate industry, recognizing excellence in property management, operations, resource conservation, environmental awareness, customer service and innovation.

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Earth Awards are BOMA Canada’s recognition of excellence in resource preservation and environmentally sound commercial building management. Earth Awards are presented to buildings that have made significant efforts to address environmental issues faced by both older and newer buildings. BOMA Canada’s Pinnacle Awards recognize companies that represent a standard of excellence to which all BOMA members and their employees should aspire. The Pinnacle Awards recognize

innovation, teamwork, outstanding service and commitment to clients. Winners of these prestigious awards were announced and presented at the 2011 BOMA Canada National Awards Gala, held September 27, 2011 during BOMEX®. Many of these buidlings qualify for entry into the 2012 BOMA International TOBY Awards on June 26 in Seattle, Washington. For more information on the BOMA Canada National Awards, please visit: www.bomacanada.ca.

Table of Contents TOBY Award: Bay Wellington Tower

Toronto, Ontario

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TOBY Award: Bell Trinity Square

Toronto, Ontario

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TOBY Award: Canada Square

Toronto, Ontario

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TOBY Award: 6775 Financial Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

TOBY Award: Hamilton City Hall

Hamilton, Ontario

TOBY Award: Edifice Sun Life

Montreal, Quebec

TOBY Award: Robinson Place

Peterborough, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario

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TOBY Award: Meadowvale North Business Park

Mississauga, Ontario

TOBY Award: Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre

Calgary, Alberta

TOBY Award: Complexe Les Ailes

Montreal, Quebec

Pinnacle Award (Above & Beyond): Brookfield Properties ltd. (Exchange Tower)

Toronto, Ontario

Pinnacle Award (Innovation): Noveko International Inc.

Boucherville, Quebec

Pinnacle Award (Customer Service): Cofely Services Inc.

Montreal, Quebec

Earth Award (Industry Facility): 326 Superior Boulevard

Mississauga, Ontario

Earth Award (Office Building): Centre CDP Capital

Montreal, Quebec

Earth Award (Shopping Centre): Cloverdale Mall

Toronto, Ontario

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TOBY Award: Concorde Corporate Centre

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Bay Wellington Tower Toronto, Ontario Owner: Brookfield Properties Ltd. Manager: Brookfield Office Properties Corporation

Over 1 Million Square Feet The winner of the over 1 million square feet

PATH system, and is within walking distance

category in The Outstanding Building of the Year

of numerous hotels, retail outlets and

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entertainment centres, including Air Canada

Bay Wellington Tower, which is located at 181

Centre and Sony Centre for the Performing

Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario.

Arts. The complex is also home to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Bay Wellington Tower is owned by Brookfield Properties Ltd. and managed by Brookfield

The exterior of Bay Wellington Tower consists

Office Properties Corporation. It forms part

of Rockville Pink flamed finish granite, combined

of Brookfield Place (formerly known as BCE

with low-E coated, green tinted, double-glazed

Place), along with TD Canada Trust Tower. The

sealed glass windows with aluminum frames.

building, which was completed in 1992, consists

Glass doors with stainless steel frames lead

of 47 storeys with a total area of 1,341,813

into a double storey main lobby. The interior of

square feet (1,288,293 square feet of office

the building features the Allen Lambert Galleria,

space and 53,520 square feet of retail space),

a six-storey atrium that is framed by Toronto’s

and a typical floor of about 25,000 square feet.

oldest intact streetscape, and the relocated 1890s Merchant’s Bank building. The Galleria,

Bay Wellington Tower is located in the heart

which was designed by Spanish architect

of the financial district of downtown Toronto,

Santiago Calatrava, connects Bay Street with

bounded by Yonge Street, Bay Street, Front

Sam Pollock Square and is structured by eight

Street and Wellington Street West. It is

freestanding supports on each side, branching

conveniently located across from Union

out to resemble a tree-lined avenue. The

Station, which provides commuter access to

building also includes the Canadian Business

GO Transit and the TTC subway system. The

Hall of Fame laureates and mural by Canadian

building is also connected to the underground

artist, Louis Fishauf.

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Rosso Verona and Cremo Delicato

CAA service and Ecozone

marble cover the walls and floors of

preferred parking spots for

Bay Wellington Tower lobby, and include

carpool members. A 14-

Nero Absoluto granite accents. Corridors

bay loading dock, located

within the tower feature metal parabolic

off Front Street, has 13.5

louvres, CFL potlights, low VOC acrylic

feet of clearance and can

paints, vinyl wallpaper and 32-ounce

service trucks up to 44

carpet with granite/marble foyers.

feet long.

Restroom standard finishes are tile floors, drywall ceilings and suspended toilet stall

Bay Wellington Tower

partitions. Typical tenant suite finishes

contains several

include acoustic T-bar ceilings, T8 lamps

restaurants, retail shops

with acrylic lenses and low VOC acrylic

and a food court. Tenants

paints. Main entry doors are full height

have access to on-site

glass while secondary doors are wood

management and 24/7

veneer.

access and security, and a complementary web-

Bay Wellington Tower employs 32 fully

based concierge and

automatic high-speed electric passenger

work-order system. Other

elevators, with two shuttle elevators

building amenities include

servicing the parking facility. Average

internal courier and

peak waiting time is no more than 26

delivery service, child care

seconds for any floor. Elevator cabs have

facility, on-site locksmith,

Rosso Verona marble flooring, and doors

shredding services and

are surfaced with stainless steel wire

executive showers. Through extensive

glass, metal, paper and wood recycling.

mesh. Parking elevator lobbies were

education, an 80% waste diversion rate

E-waste including batteries, computers

renovated in 2011. Two fully automatic

has been achieved with organic, plastic,

and televisions are collected. ◄

freight/service elevators serve the loading dock, concourse level, typical floors and mechanical penthouse in both towers. Bay Wellington Tower has an underground parking facility, with space for 1,465 vehicles on four levels, as well as bicycle racks and storage lockers. The parking garage was recently upgraded with access gates, ticket machines and with

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pay stations, which were installed in ten elevator lobbies. Tenants and visitors can take advantage of complimentary valet parking, window washing and tire inflation stations, battery boost, local city maps, and electrical vehicle charging stations.

www.uglservices.com 416.369.0040 UGL Services is a division of UGL Limited that provides outsourcing services including integrated facilities management and project management to property users worldwide.

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Bell Trinity Square Toronto, Ontario Owner: BTS Realty Limited Partnership Manager: Northam Realty Advisors Limited Inc.

500,000 - 1 Million Square Feet The winner of the 500,000 – 1 million

relaxing interior atmosphere. The northeast

square feet category is Bell Trinity Square,

exits lead to a parkette, which provides

located at 483 Bay Street in Toronto,

access to a historical church, fountains and

Ontario.

the Toronto Public Labyrinth.

Bell Trinity Square is owned by BTS

Tenant suite layouts throughout Bell Trinity

Realty Limited Partnership and managed

Square feature private centre core offices

by Northam Realty Advisors Limited. The

and open concept workstations along the

complex was built in 1983, and consists of

perimeter. Boardrooms of varying sizes

two towers that are 10 and 15 storeys tall,

accommodate tenants’ differing space

respectively, with a total area of 964,621

requirements. Cafés and break rooms are

square feet. It was the first building in

located throughout tenant suites. Office

Toronto to receive a LEED certification

floors feature textured walls, bordered

(Gold rating) in the “Existing Buildings”

carpeting and vaulted ceilings, with full

category.

height cherry wood stained doors and stainless steel door hardware adding a

Bell Trinity Square is located in the heart of

sophisticated finish.

Toronto’s financial district, and is walking distance from Toronto City Hall, Nathan

Washrooms throughout Bell Trinity

Phillips Square and many other local

Square feature ceramic floors and marble

attractions. The lower level of the complex

countertops, as well automatic touchless

connects through a tunnel to the Eaton

urinal flushers, soap dispensers and

Centre, the PATH system, the Atrium on Bay

touchless faucets All washrooms are

and the TTC subway system, which provides

equipped with oversized handicapped

direct access to underground shopping,

washroom stalls with grab bar aids,

restaurants and other amenities.

while main floor public washrooms have automatic door operators.

The exterior façade of Bell Trinity Square is clad in flamed red Quebec granite over

Bell Trinity Square is serviced by two

a concrete structural frame and back-up

separate banks of elevators. The north

wall system. Outward sloping, double-

tower has nine passenger elevators, which

glazed strip windows run horizontally in the

are separated into low-rise and high-

column base. The roof consists of a fully

rise groups, one service elevator and one

adhered and protected membrane system.

parking shuttle. The south tower has five

In the summer, the exterior landscaping is

passenger elevators, a service elevator and

bright, colourful and well maintained, while

a basement parking shuttle. All elevators

security cameras help to provide safety

are equipped with audible signals and Braille

around the entire perimeter and at all exits

numbers on the keypads.

and walkways. Bell Trinity Square has a four level The two towers of Bell Trinity Square

underground parking garage with 661

are connected by an eight-storey glass

parking stalls. Individuals with special needs

atrium, which provides maximum exposure

or abilities can access designated parking

to natural light. Main lobby finishes are

spaces at B3 north tower and B4 south

primarily stone. Several plants, trees,

tower. Secure bicycle lock-up is located

a fountain and reflecting pool create a

adjacent to the loading dock. Three parking

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levels are protected with a thick waterproofing system, which includes a rubberized asphaltic membrane and mastic wear course. The bottom parking level is slab-on-grade. All parking levels are accessible through the north and south parking elevators (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) with an active building access card during after-hour periods. Four indoor loading dock bays with direct access to the service elevator facilitate deliveries. Bell Trinity Square offers on-site catering and food preparation services, which are accessible within the building and through the tunnel that connects to the Eaton Centre. Local amenities include a walk-in clinic, optometrist, dental office and pharmacy. Child care services are available at Toronto City Hall and across Trinity Park at the Holy Trinity Church. ◄

Proud Suppliers to Bell Trinity Square

www.trane.com 416.499.3600

www.angus-systems.com 1.877.442.6487 Angus Systems is the industry leader in operations management software for commercial real estate, working for more than 1.4 billion square feet of property across North America.

Trane solutions optimize indoor environments with a broad portfolio of energy efficient HVAC systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced control improving the performance of buildings around the world.

www.fujiteccanada.com 905.731.8681 A leader in the manufacture & service of elevators, escalators & moving walks, FCI has provided stellar services in the Toronto, Calgary & Vancouver markets.

www.energyprofiles.com 416.440.1323

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Canada Square Toronto, Ontario Owner: 2180 Yonge (Canada 8) Holdings Limited Manager: Northam Realty Advisors Limited

250,000 - 499,999 Square Feet The winner of the 250,000 – 499,999 square

Tire Corporation. The exterior curtain wall

feet category is Canada Square, which is

assembly consists of tinted grey sealed vision

located at 2180 Yonge Street in Toronto,

units, reflective black spandrels and black

Ontario.

metal panels that mark column locations. Stainless steel mullion caps vertically frame

Canada Square is owned by 2180 Yonge

the vision panels and run the height of the

(Canada 8) Holdings Limited and managed

building. A 15-foot-high canopy runs parallel

by Northam Realty Advisors Limited. It is

to the Yonge Street entrances, providing

located at the intersection of Yonge Street and

protection from the elements. Elevated full-

Eglinton Avenue in the city’s uptown district.

length granite bench seating and contained

The building is connected to the TTC’s Eglinton

landscaping provide a transition for the canopy

subway and bus terminal, which are located

to the street.

beneath the property’s footprint. Numerous restaurants, retail shops and other amenities

There are two entrances from Yonge Street

are located within walking distance of the

into Canada Square’s main lobby, which

building.

features 15-foot-high ceilings, honed Balmoral red granite walls and inlayed polished

Canada Square, which was built in 1972, is

granite floors with carpeting that features

a four-building complex. The main building

the corporate logo. Brushed stainless steel

located at 2180 Yonge Street is 19 storeys tall,

accents highlight the irregular wall surfaces.

and consists of 402,277 square feet of leasable

The 24-hour security services desk is also

area, the majority of which is office space (the

located in the lobby.

complex of four buildings has approximately 815,000 square feet of leasable area). The

Canada Square has two primary tenants, each

average floor plate for the building is 21,852

with their own lobby standards. Canadian

square feet.

Tire Corporation’s lobbies promote a uniform and corporate look, which include perforated

Canada Square features an inverted roofing

metallic drop ceilings with corporate coloured

system, which houses emergency power

laminate wall facings. Wall reveals contain

generators for the building and Canadian

floor and direction information, and tile flooring and company insignias complete the look. TV Ontario’s corporate lobby finishes include earth-tonecoloured carpet tiles with fabric wall coverings to produce a calm and natural

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environment. Technical floors use carpet tiling and colours to

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create a high

floors while

tech look that

maintaining

transitions into

security.

raised flooring for the studio and control

while the upper deck has 362 unreserved

Restroom finishes have been upgraded

rooms.

parking spaces. Suspended parking slabs

to include under-mount Franke stainless

on both levels consist of concrete slabs

steel basins, polished stainless steel

supported by open web steel joists.

proximity water faucets and glacier

Eight elevators provide service to all floors at Canada Square. Canadian Tire

white corian countertops.

and TVO have exclusive access to two

Canada Square has nine foot ceilings

hydraulic freight elevators, which are

in tenant areas, which facilitates a

Canada Square’s on-site amenities

located at their respective loading docks

more open area concept through the

include several coffee shops and

and provide direct access to receiving

placement of lower system furniture

restaurants, dry cleaning services, an

areas. The building has two levels of

around the perimeter. Carpet tiles

eight-screen movie theatre, shops, a

parking, with 745 stalls available for

and painted walls are the preferred

barber and a beauty salon. Professional

tenants and visitors. The covered lower

suite finishes. Proximity card readers

services located on the property include

parking deck has 383 parking spaces and

on stairwell and lobby doors provide

banks, doctors, dentists, optometrists,

is reserved for monthly tenant parkers,

employees with access between

psychologists, chiropractors and lawyers. ◄

Proud Suppliers to Canada Square

www.trane.com 416.499.3600 Trane solutions optimize indoor environments with a broad portfolio of energy efficient HVAC systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced control improving the performance of buildings around the world.

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www.fujiteccanada.com 905.731.8681 A leader in the manufacture & service of elevators, escalators & moving walks, FCI has provided stellar services in the Toronto, Calgary & Vancouver markets.

www.paragonsecurity.ca 416.498.4000 Paragon Security is one of the largest suppliers of guards in Ontario. We also provide Expert Security Consulting in CCTV/ Access Control Systems, Security Threat Assessments and Crisis Management.

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6775 Financial Drive

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100,00 - 249,999 Square Feet 6775 Financial Drive is a five-storey building with numerous attractive architectural features,

Mississauga, Ontario Owner: bcIMC Realty Corporation Manager: Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

including silver reflective insulated glass spandrels and double-glazed clear reflective vision glass with a distinctly curved curtain wall and fin feature. ◄

The winner of the 100,000 – 249,999 square feet category is 6775 Financial Drive in Mississauga,

Proud Supplier to 6775 Financial Drive

Ontario. 6775 Financial Drive is owned by bcIMC www.angus-systems.com 1.877.442.6487

Realty Corporation and managed by Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP. The building is part of the Meadowvale North Business Park, and is located near Highways 401 and 407, with convenient access to Pearson International Airport. The building was constructed in 2007, with a total

Angus Systems is the industry leader in operations management software for commercial real estate, working for more than 1.4 billion square feet of property across North America.

square footage of 127,000 square feet.

Hamilton City Hall

Corporate Facility and designated as a Heritage Site in 2005, as it is one of the few remaining examples of modern civic architecture in Canada. Heritage elements include Italian glass tile mosaics on the building’s exterior. The eight-storey building is located at the corner of Main Street West and Bay Street South, across the street from Hamilton Place Centre and Hamilton Art The winner of the Corporate Facility category

Gallery.

in The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) 2011 BOMA Canada National Awards

Hamilton City Hall began renovations in 2005

is Hamilton City Hall, which is located at 71

and reopened in 2010. Upgrades include a new

Main Street West in Hamilton, Ontario.

Citizen Service Centre, green roof, enhanced accessibility throughout the building and

Hamilton City Hall is owned and managed

forecourt, and environmentally sustainable

by the City of Hamilton. It was built in 1960

elements. ◄

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Hamilton, Ontario Owner: City of Hamilton Manager: City of Hamilton

Edifice Sun Life Montreal, Quebec Owner: ITF Sun life Assurance Company of Canada Manager: Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP, ITF Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, and SITQ National Inc.

Historical Building The winner of the Historical Building category is

Banking Hall features Italian rose Tavernelle

Edifice Sun Life, located at 1155 Rue Metcalfe in

marble walls, Levanto marble counters, Syenite

Montreal, Quebec.

stone on the Corinthian columns, black Belgian marble for column and wall bases, pink Tennessee

Edifice Sun Life is owned by ITF Sun Life

marble floors, brass on all doors, railings and grills,

Assurance Company of Canada, and managed

and gilded ornaments on the mezzanine ceiling

by Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP, ITF Sun Life

panels and on the columns’ terracotta capitals. ◄

Assurance Company of Canada, and SITQ National Inc. The original seven-storey building

Proud Supplier to Edifice Sun Life

was constructed in 1918 and expanded in 1926; the north tower was added in 1933. The complex consists of 26 floors, including three basement levels, ground floor, two-storey mezzanine, 23

www.angus-systems.com 1.877.442.6487

office floors and three floors for electrical and mechanical systems. Edifice Sun Life employs a steel framework with Stanstead granite exterior walls backed by brick and faced with terracotta. The ground floor

Angus Systems is the industry leader in operations management software for commercial real estate, working for more than 1.4 billion square feet of property across North America.

Government Building

Robinson Place Robinson Place is owned by Ministry of Infrastructure represented by Ontario Realty Corporation and managed by CB Richard Ellis Global Corporate Services. The building was constructed in 1996 and is a 352,515 gross square foot building with underground parking. Robinson Place consists of a six-storey north tower and seven-storey

Peterborough, Ontario Owner: Infrastructure Ontario on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure Manager: Infrastructure Ontario

south tower made of concrete The winner of the Government Building

block with ashlar stone veneer cladding that

category in The Outstanding Building of the

are connected by an atrium. The 40’ atrium,

Year (TOBY) 2011 BOMA Canada National

with glazing on both sides to allow natural

Awards is Robinson Place, which is located at

light to radiate into the space, is the focal point

300 Water Street in Peterborough, Ontario.

of the building. ◄

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Concorde Corporate Centre Toronto, Ontario Owner: Artis Reit Manager: Crown Property management Inc.

Suburban Office Park (Mid-Rise) The winner of the Suburban Office Park (Mid-

12 Concorde Place features two large yellow

Rise) category in The Outstanding Building of

columns that bound the main entrance. The

the Year (TOBY) 2011 BOMA Canada National

ninth floor terrace hosts an award-winning 7500

Awards is Concorde Corporate Centre, which is

square foot green roof.

located at 1 Concorde Gate, 3 Concorde Gate and 12 Concorde Place in Toronto, Ontario.

The two-storey shared atrium connecting 1 and 3 Concorde Gate has a glass ceiling that allows

Concorde Corporate Centre is owned by

natural light into the building. Lobby tiles are

Artis REIT and managed by Crown Property

marble accented by dark wood grain paneling

Managmeent Inc. Both 1 and 3 Concorde Gate

throughout the ground floor. A common seating

were built in 1988, and 12 Concorde Place was

enclave consists of five oversized leather chairs,

built in 1991. The complex is located near the

plasma television and plant groupings. The

Don Valley Parkway, north of Eglinton Avenue

lobby of 12 Concorde Place includes charcoal

East, in the Don Mills neighbourhood of Toronto.

grey carpet on main walking areas with black stone tiles accents. Lobby walls feature large

Concorde Corporate Centre consists of three

rectangular pieces of white marble accented by

buildings. 1 Concorde Gate is a 12-storey office

strips of stainless steel. Plant groupings and a

tower, and shares a common lobby with 3

seating area furnished with wood and leather

Concorde Gate, which is a four-storey tower.

furniture complete the lobby.

The buildings have a combined area of about 342,914 square feet, with a typical floor plate of

Four passenger elevators (one of which doubles

about 22,000 square feet. 12 Concorde Place is

as a freight elevator) service 1 Concorde Gate,

a nine-storey office building, with a total area of

while two elevators service 3 Concorde Gate.

approximately 206,281 square feet

All elevators are finished with marble floor tiles, stainless steel handrails and mirror glass

Adjacent to Concorde Corporate Centre is a

interiors. Four passenger elevators and one

connecting parkette, which is surrounded by

hydraulic parking elevator (located to the left

lush green space, an interlocked walkway and

of the passenger elevator bank) service 12

landscaped gardens. The property’s façade is

Concorde Place. Passenger elevators have

covered with reflective blue glazing panels.

natural wood panels and feature a wall with boxed backlit frosted glass panels. Corridors throughout 1 and 3 Concorde Gate are finished with carpet and painted walls, and compact fluorescent pot lights are set in white ceiling tiles. Restrooms are furnished with light brown granite flooring and matching granite countertops. Common areas on the ground floor and parking levels at 12 Concorde Place have polished concrete floors. Common area washrooms are located on the second floor above the main lobby. Most tenant suites at Concorde Corporate Centre are open floor plan concept with high quality

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finishes, including glass partitioning and glass sliding barn doors. Flooring in about half of the tenant suites and common areas is rolled carpeting. The floors at 1 Concorde Gate are fitted with acoustical ceiling panels, pivot doors and desk services running through the raised floor. Tenant suites at 12 Concorde Place are finished with laminate flooring, carpet and paint. Three levels of underground parking extend under 1 and 3 Concorde Gate, providing space for 823 vehicles. Exterior

dock is located in the northeast corner of

a “Pit Stop” where tenants can test their

parking for 126 visitors is located across

the building.

tires’ air pressure, top up windshield

the street from the front entrance of 1

fluid, vacuum, clean and wipe down

Concorde Gate. The loading dock is located

A full-time on-site security team and

their vehicles. Bike racks are available at

on the south side of the main atrium. 12

concierge desk is located near the

multiple locations. A shuttle bus makes

Concorde Place has a four level parking

entrance to Concorde Corporate Centre.

regular trips from the property to and from

garage with 700 parking stalls. Its loading

The P3 level of the parking garage features

Eglinton Square Shopping Centre. ◄

Proud Suppliers to Concorde Corporate Centre

www.angus-systems.com 1.877.442.6487

www.hallmarkhousekeeping.com Toll Free: 1-888-706-8922

Angus Systems is the industry leader in operations management software for commercial real estate, working for more than 1.4 billion square feet of property across North America.

Congratulations Crown Property Management Inc. on your award. As Canada’s leading facility service provider, Hallmark Housekeeping Services Inc. has been providing janitorial and related services for over 30 years to a wide range of prominent firms.

www.solarwindowcleaning.com 416.269.2288 The Solar Group strives to form alliances with all of our customers to make a meaningful contribution to our success. As a company and as individuals we are relentless in our commitment to outstanding customer service

www.perryelevatorconsultants.com 905.430.8211 We at Perry Elevator Consultants would like to congratulate Crown Property Management on their recent achievement of winning the National Toby Award.

www.turtleislandrecycling.com 1.800.224.5325 Ontario’s leading recycling and waste management company is committed to developing solutions that find value in material otherwise treated as waste, with the goal to decrease landfill dependence.

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Industrial Office Park Meadowvale North Business Park

The winner of the Industrial Office Park category is Meadowvale North Business Park, which is located at 6775, 6950, 6975, and 6990 Creditview Drive in Mississauga, Ontario.

Mississauga, Ontario Owner: bcIMC Realty Manager: Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

Meadowvale North Business Park is owned bcIMC Realty Corporation and managed by Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP. The complex, which was built in stages from 2003 to 2007, is located near Highways 401 and 407, with convenient access to Pearson International Airport and public transit. Meadowvale North Business Park consists of four

Proud Supplier to Meadowvale North Business Park

buildings. 6775 Creditview Drive is a five-storey building with a total square footage of 127,000 square feet. 6950 Creditview Drive is a singlestorey building with a total square footage of 106,000 square feet. 6975 Creditview Drive is a single-storey building with a total square footage of 140,000 square feet. 6990 Creditview Drive is a two-storey building with a total square footage of

150,000 square feet. ◄

Medical Office Building Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre is owned by Alberta Health Services and managed by Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP. The eightstorey building sits on 3.75 acres of land in Calgary’s inner city, and has a total area of 291,273 square feet.

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Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre is a poured in place concrete building. Tyndall stone highlights the main floor exterior with prefinished metal cladding and composite panels. Main floor lobby finishes include stainless steel baseboards, elevator doors and corner guards, with walls combining plastic laminated maple panels, Tyndall stonewrapped corners and graphic panel features throughout common areas. ◄

Sheldon M. Chumir health Centre Calgary, Alberta Owner: Alberta Health Services Manager: Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

Shopping Centre Complexe Les Ailes Montreal, Quebec Owner: IvanhoÉ Cambridge Manager: IvanhoÉ Cambridge

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The winner of the Shopping Centre category in

Complexe Les Ailes is owned and managed by

The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY)

Ivanhoé Cambridge. The building was originally

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constructed between 1925 and 1927, and

Complexe Les Ailes, which is located at 677

served as the Eaton’s department store until

Sainte Catherine Street West in Montreal,

1999. It was converted into the shopping centre

Quebec.

in 2002, and certified BOMA BESt Level 3 in 2008. The building is located in downtown Montreal, with direct access to the underground city and McGill metro station. Complexe Les Ailes has a gross leasable area of 206,545 square feet, with more than 60 retail stores on its five lower levels and several corporate offices on its four upper levels. The building features a grand atrium that allows sunlight to reach the subway levels. ◄

Brookfield Properties Ltd. (Exchange Tower)

Above & Beyond The winner of the Above and Beyond Pinnacle

event. With approximately five months to

Award is Brookfield Properties , which is

prepare, a comprehensive plan was developed

recognized for its outstanding contingency

to minimize Tenant disruption, and assist

planning in response to the 2010 G20 Summit

with tenant business continuity planning

in Toronto.

while maintaining normal building operations.

Toronto, Ontario

The required collective efforts of all parties The G20 Summit was not only the largest

involved would prove to be the key ingredient

security event in Canadian history but it was

in ensuring that all aspects of both tenant

also arguable the highest profile event to

and building operations were accounted

ever interrupt normal business operations

for during the planning process. Brookfield

within the downtown core. When the Summit

successfully exceeded tenant expectations

venue was announced to be held at the Metro

while continuing to provide quality service

Toronto Convention Centre, it was apparent

during such a challenging time. ◄

2011

that it would not be business as usual within the Financial District. Following the announcement, Brookfield’s Exchange Tower immediately began preparations for such a unique and complex 2011 BOMA Canada National Awards Supplement

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2011

Noveko Filtration Boucherville, Quebec

Innovation The winner of the Pinnacle Award for Innovation

equipment, primarily portable real-time

is Noveko Filtration.

ultrasound scanners for use in human and veterinary medicine. ◄

Noveko Filtration was recognized for its development of eco-friendly, locally made, filtration systems. Noveko International Inc. offers innovative solutions in the environmental and medical fields worldwide. Through its subsidiaries, the Company specializes primarily in the following business segments: the development, manufacturing and marketing of derivative products from its patented antimicrobial filtration technologies, mainly air filters, surgical masks and respirators, as well as other products with antibacterial properties such as hand sanitizers - and the development, manufacturing and marketing of medical

Customer Service The winner of the Pinnacle Award for Customer

supported by a wide range of specialists from

Service is Cofely Services Inc.

its Head Office as well as from its mobile teams. As a result, COFELY team members

COFELY Services was recognized for its

are in direct contact with, not only the clients

development of a variety of added-value

on a day-to-day basis, but also with the clients’

services, processes, systems and employee

end-users (the tenants/occupants). This makes

programs that keep customer satisfaction at

COFELY a strategic business partner. ◄

the centre of its focus and has delivered great results to all stake holders. COFELY Services Inc. provides creative and efficient Operation and Maintenance (O&M) solutions to building owners and property managers. These are based on a multi-technical services platform that includes comprehensive energy and environmental efficiency programs for mechanical, electrical and architectural systems. In order to deliver these services, COFELY provides on-site full-time technicians 16 // 2011 BOMA Canada National Awards Supplement

Cofely Services Inc. Montreal, Quebec

326 Superior Boulevard Mississauga, Ontario Owner: bcIMC Realty Corporation Manager: Ivanhoé Cambridge

2011

Industrial Facility 326 Superior Boulevard is the winner of the

standard industrial finishes throughout the

2011 Earth Award – Industrial Facility. The

lobby, corridors, restrooms and tenant spaces.

Earth Award is BOMA Canada’s recognition

Parking is available for 68 vehicles, with

of excellence in resource preservation and

dedicated space for environmentally friendly

environmentally sound commercial building

vehicles and bike racks. There are six truck-level

management.

loading docks with insulated steel overhead doors, and one drive-in shipping door with a

326 Superior Boulevard is owned by bcIMC

sectional metal overhead door. ◄

Realty Corporation and managed by Ivanhoé Cambridge. Built in 2000, the single-tenant, steel framed, single-level prestige industrial building has a total gross floor area of 59,777 square feet. The complex is located near Highways 410, 401 and 407. 326 Superior Boulevard has a 24-foot clear ceiling height with

Office Building

Centre CDP Capital is located in Montreal’s Quartier International, and spans the Ville-Marie Expressway. It has direct access to two Metro stations, a bus terminal and two train stations.

Montreal, Quebec Owner: SociÉtÉ ImmobiliÈre Camont Inc. Manager: IvanhoÉ Cambridge

Centre CDP Capital consists of three blocks (12, 9 and 9 storeys), with a total floor area of 567,977 square feet. Centre CDP Capital, located at 1000 Place

Four elevators service each block, and there

Jean-Paul-Riopelle in Montreal, is the winner

is indoor parking for 1300 vehicles. The

of the Earth Award – Office Building.

building features the Parquet, a glass-walled atrium that connects the blocks between

Centre CDP Capital is owned by Société

two city squares. Building materials help to

immobilière Camont Inc. and managed

increase the amount of translucence and

by Ivanhoé Cambridge. Built in 2002, it

natural light inside the complex. ◄ 2011 BOMA Canada National Awards Supplement

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Cloverdale Mall Toronto, Ontario Owner: bcIMC Realty Corporation Manager: Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

Shopping Centre Cloverdale Mall, located at 250 The East Mall in

Cloverdale Mall consists of three wings that

Toronto, Ontario, is the winner of the Earth Award

create an incomplete T shape. The exterior

– Shopping Centre as part of The Outstanding

is a neutral colour, which enables store signs

Building of the Year (TOBY) 2011 BOMA Canada

and banners to blend in without affecting the

National Awards. The Earth Award is BOMA

mall’s overall look. Entranceways are painted

Canada’s recognition of excellence in resource

a rich green with the white Cloverdale symbol.

preservation and environmentally sound

Lobby and atrium finishes are designed to

commercial building management.

be welcoming and are lit by an abundance of natural light. Tables, chairs and tree

Cloverdale Mall is owned by bcIMC Realty

arrangements are effectively placed for tenants

Corporation and managed by Bentall Kennedy

and guests to enjoy.

(Canada) LP. The complex is located at the intersection of The East Mall & Dundas Street

Cloverdale Mall’s tenant entrance doors are

West. It is bordered by Highway 427, is within

either glass or collapsible. Tenants have control

close proximity to Highway 401, the Gardiner

over in-store finishes, although they are asked

Expressway, and the Queen Elizabeth Way, and

to maintain the level of finish and quality of

is accessible by public transportation. The mall

other areas in the mall. Common areas employ

is surrounded by a densely populated residential

selective tile flooring and wall treatments, a

area, with more than 200,000 residents within a

combination of ambient, accent and natural

five kilometre radius.

lighting, modern soft seating, and a tailored live greenery program to create a more inviting

Cloverdale Mall, which was built in 1957, is a

shopping environment. Mall signage and the

single-level shopping centre with a total building

colour scheme help to maintain a professional

area of about 380,000 square feet. The building

and elegant atmosphere.

sits on approximately 35 acres of land. The shopping mall offers more than 95 stores and

Public areas throughout Cloverdale Mall feature

services, which includes anchor tenants Zellers,

a high level of design finish, durability and

Dominion, Kitchen Stuff Plus and Winners,

functionality. Washroom corridor walls consist

as well as a food court with various dining

of durable ceramic tile and high-quality paint

options. Other services and amenities include

that coincide with the rest of the colours in the

dry cleaning, banking, photo lab, chiropractic,

mall. Restrooms include granite countertops,

dentistry, and hair salons.

with porcelain wall and floor tile serving as

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backdrops for sinks and durable laminate toilet partitions.

mechanical system, which involved replacing common area

Touchless facilities in washrooms, and stainless steel sinks

HVAC units with more energy efficient models. It also installed

in parenting and family rooms, help to maintain hygiene. All

CO2 sensors in common spaces to help maximize indoor air

washrooms are wheelchair accessible.

quality. Interior lighting was replaced with an energy efficient lighting system that improved lighting levels and reduced energy

Cloverdale Mall has 1917 parking stalls located around the

usage and greenhouse gas emissions. ◄

building. The east lot was renovated in 2007, while the south lot was renovated in 2008. Loading dock facilities are located around the building. Anchor tenants have access to their own loading docks, while all other tenants make use of the south service entrance for loading and access to storage rooms. Cloverdale Mall functions as a community centre and is involved in a number of initiatives to support the local community. The mall provides complimentary kiosks to non-profit organizations that want to set up a display for fundraising or to raise awareness of their cause. It enables local organizations within the surrounding area to gain free access to its community boardroom, which is equipped with tables and chairs. The

Angus Systems congratulates all of the TOBY nominees and winners for their excellence in building management.

shopping centre hosts a number of events, such as the annual Government and Community Services Fair, as well as blood donor and flu clinics. It is also involved in promoting various charitable causes, including Tbe Dorothy Ley Hospice and Etobicoke Services for Seniors. Cloverdale Mall completed an $18.7 million physical upgrade and tenant redevelopment project in 2007. Interior and exterior upgrades included the addition of new mall entrances, floor finishes and food court seating. The exterior façade was recladded with an exterior insulating and finishing system (EIFS), and oversized lifestyle signage helped to enhance the mall’s physical upgrade. The shopping centre installed an energy saving

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