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 Association NewsBOMA BC staff have confirmed with the Office of the Provincial Health Officer that elevators no longer have capacity restrictions under Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan. Since July 1, physical distancing is no longer required in public indoor settings. However, masks are recommended in indoor public spaces for all people 12 and older who are not yet fully vaccinated (i.e. 14 days after a second vaccine dose).   
BOMA uTrack is web-based utility monitoring software and services available to BOMA BC members to gain situational awareness to achieve their strategic and tactical utility management goals.
To help young professionals along their career path, BOMA has started a book club. Four professional development books will be chosen for the year and book club members can pick and choose which ones they want to read. Informal gatherings to discuss the books will be organized. A special kick-off event is scheduled for September where attendees will meet the author of the first book. Stay tuned for more details on the first book, coming soon! For more info contact Kiomi Lutz at kiomi@boma.bc.ca.
Government AffairsSurrey joined hundreds of cities worldwide in declaring a climate emergency in November 2019. In response, it has been working on developing a new Climate Change Action Strategy (CCAS) to reduce Surrey’s carbon pollution to net-zero by 2050 and improve the community’s resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Events & EducationJust two golf spots are left in this 288-player tourney. Individuals and groups of two are eligible to scoop the last spots on a first come first serve basis. We are back at Northview playing on both the Ridge and Canal courses. Tee times will be assigned (between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.). If you have a preference for a morning versus afternoon tee time, please add that into the notes section of your registration.
The BOMA Boat Cruise presented by Community Fire Prevention will be celebrated with the fun and flair of Mardis Gras! Boarding takes place between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Westin Bayshore Marina, sails the harbour and returns by 5:30 p.m. More details to come on the entertainment and activities. Details are on the website and registration is open.
Event Calendar
National NewsThe 2021 Pandemic Guide and its companion piece Evolving Pandemic Legal Issues will be released on Friday, July 16. Those who register for the July 14 Return to the Office webinar will receive both new guides in advance. Around the IndustrySource: PR Newswire
The National Institute of Building Sciences collected nearly 12,000 responses to the social equity survey. Source: Vancouver Sun
Life sciences companies are creating demand for the development of expensive, custom-built commercial real estate space in B.C., according to a principal at brokerage Avison Young. Source: Western Investor
There is growing confidence that Vancouver’s commercial real estate market will make a significant rebound later this year. Source: Western Investor
It’s a big year for real estate in Kelowna. By the end of the first quarter of 2021, building permits were up more than 400 per cent from the year prior. Source: Global News
Many businesses in B.C. are facing tough decisions as increasing property taxes impact how they operate. Source: Surrey Now-Leader
White Rock council has voted unanimously to restructure water fees to reflect the actual consumption of customers. For commercial properties and multi-family buildings, this could lead to significant increases in the annual water bill. Source: Daily Hive/Urbanized
Downtown Vancouver’s The Post redevelopment will welcome Evolve Strength as one of its major tenants, which will occupy 35,000 sq ft of space. Source: Daily Hive/Urbanized
Vancouver City Council has voted in favour of a 23-storey office building to be built on the southeast corner of the West Georgia Street and Richards Street intersection. |
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