BOMA BC has curated a list of resources to help you find information in one place. The web page includes health information, business continuity information, downloadable posters and a checklist for buildings. 

The Education Committee identified the need for a session on business continuity in case the COVID-19 virus becomes a national pandemic. BOMA is currently planning a half-day workshop for the near future; stay tuned for details.

This year's Ski Day surpassed last year's attendance and BOMA will be looking at ways to accommodate everyone who wants to attend in 2021. After the two coaches arrived in Whistler, small groups went off in different directions, eventually meeting in the afternoon at various watering holes (notably Longhorn's patio). Caramba did a fantastic job quickly serving a family style feast so that we could arrive back in Vancouver on time. 

We'd like to thank the following members for sponsoring: the two coaches; $20 lunch gift card; coffee & snack; and drinks...

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Representatives of Triovest Realty Advisors with their BOMA BEST certificates.

Member companies are recognized at each of BOMA's luncheons for achieving BOMA BEST certification. At the February event, the following received their certificates:

• Cadillac Fairview's Pacific Centre Retail
• Concert Realty's 468 Terminal Avenue
• Hudson Pacific Properties' Bentall Centre (One, Two, Three & Four)
• Ivanhoe Cambridge's Guildford Town Centre & Tsawwassen Mills
• Manulife Financial's 510 Burrard & Manulife Place
• Triovest Realty's 4370 & 4350 Still Creek Drive
• Wesgroup Properties' 8411 200th Street & 8506 200th Street
• West Pender Property Group's 580 Hornby, 885 Dunsmuir, 815 W. Hastings Street, 800 W. Pender & 890 W. Pender

Technical Safety BC has an update for owners of elevators and escalators about the new safety code for elevating devices, CSA B44-16, which comes into effect on April 30, 2020. View their brochure that promotes awareness of your responsibilities for ensuring maintenance work is performed on devices by a licensed contractor. More information is available on their website. 

BOMA officials met with Jessie Adcock, the new General Manager of Development, Buildings and Licensing and Andrea Law, Director of Development Services at the City of Vancouver, to discuss ways in which we can support improved permit processing.

This time last year a focus group made up of BOMA commercial property managers was held to brainstorm ideas for BUILDEX sessions. Jump ahead to February 2020, where specific sessions created for the commercial buildings industry were offered. One of them was a presentation on talent attraction and retention, where members Sean Ingraham (FirstServiceResidential), Pia Preou (Hays Recruitment), Michael Scott (Impact Recruitment), Lillian Tummonds (Cadillac Fairview) and moderated by Warren Smithies (Martello Property Services). 

How do you get out of a slump at work or in your personal life? When things are going well, how do you maintain that?

Steve J. Thomas, an engaging speaker from Illinois, addressed The New Professionals (TNP) members at a half-day seminar. 

Upcoming events for the TNP group include a network-building Cocktail Wars event, where teams will work together and a session on how to use LinkedIn for its full potential. 
 

Sign up your under 40 real estate colleagues by sending an email to Sarah at BOMA. 

As Surrey grows, so does their need to engage with residents, gather input, and seek direction on projects and processes. In 2019, the City launched a Public Engagement Task Force to enhance engagement. One of the key deliverables of the Task Force is a citywide Public Engagement Strategy. This strategy is being developed by a consulting firm and will provide a vision and framework to guide community engagement in the city. To support this effort, input is being sought from Surrey residents. Provide your feedback by completing a five minute online survey.