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Human rights due diligence aligns with ESG

Canadian Property Management

Human rights due diligence aligns with ESG

New guidance urges commercial real estate operators to consider how contracting, purchasing and leasing can intersect with abuse, exploitation and discrimination.
Canada holds sway with BOMA International

Canadian Property Management

Canada holds sway with BOMA International

Canada continues to contribute leaders and exemplary buildings to guide the international membership of the Building Owners and Managers Association.
Keith Major a BOMA Fellow inductee for 2022

Canadian Property Management

Keith Major a BOMA Fellow inductee for 2022

A select contingent of 61 BOMA Fellows, named since 2011, are drawn from the United States, Canada and Australia, and looked to for leadership as the industry navigates change and welcomes new generations.
Canadian buildings atop TOBY international field

Canadian Property Management

Canadian buildings atop TOBY international field

Canadian buildings have topped the international field in seven of 17 categories of The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) awards for 2021.
Buildings urged to brandish orange for Truth & Reconciliation Week

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Buildings urged to brandish orange Sept. 30

Orange is the designated colour to show support and build awareness within commercial and institutional buildings as Canada prepares to mark its first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Canadian Property Management

New role with ongoing purpose for Bala Gnanam

Bala Gnanam has joined the staff of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada as vice president, sustainability, advocacy and stakeholder relations.
Anne Marie Guevremont joins select BOMA roster

Canadian Property Management

Anne Marie Guèvremont joins select BOMA roster

Anne Marie Guèvremont is one of four inductees to the 2021 class of BOMA Fellows, and will be among just 58 BOMA members throughout North America who have been honoured with the special credential.
Canadians now fill half of BOMA International executive officer positions

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Canada ensures true international BOMA executive

Canadians now fill half the executive officer positions of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International with the election of Randal Froebelius as vice chair.
Public transit wariness

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Public transit wariness makes the core edgy

Commuters’ willingness to jump on the bus, light-rail car or subway is expected to be a driving factor in repopulating office space in some major North American markets, including Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
accessibility momentum

Canadian Property Management

Accessibility tracks sustainability trajectory

Market pressure and industry competitiveness could propel accessible commercial real estate in the coming decade, much the way those complementary forces have already bolstered energy efficiency and low-carbon footprints.
climate change procrastinators

Canadian Property Management

Climate change procrastinators urged to act

The mounting consequences of being stuck fast in the wrong place for an extended wrong time begin with soaring insurance premiums and end with stranded assets.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Rollout of RHFAC continues cross-Canada

Real estate operators can look to CSA-accredited professionals for guidance on making buildings more welcoming and workable for people of all abilities.

Canadian Property Management

End of era results released for BOMA BEST v2

Slightly more than 52 per cent of participating buildings achieved a score of a least 70 per cent for a silver or higher certification.