In 2015, the Shindico building became one of only five buildings in Manitoba to receive
BOMA BEST Gold.
BOMA BESt (Building Environmental) is a national assessment program launched in 2005 by BOMA Canada.
The Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (BOMA Canada) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC) for its formal endorsement of the association's
BOMA BESt program and its promotion to REIC members.
BOMA BESt buildings must attain a further average reduction of 37 per cent in energy consumption to meet the new target, which is achievable through improved management practices and innovation.
Toronto's Commerce Court, owned by the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, has received the 2010 Earth Award in the Office Park Category and
the BOMA BESt Level 3 Certification from the Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Toronto (BOMA) Toronto.
BOMA BESt is BOMA Canada's proprietary measurement, monitoring and training program that fosters and recognizes improvements in environmental performance and management.
In addition to achieving Fitwel certification, 25 York St. has aligned itself with
the BOMA BEST certification system — a strategic Canadian partner to Fitwel.
BOMA subsequently renamed its program
BOMA BESt (for Existing Buildings).
BOMA BESt shares a common ancestry with LEED.
Major commercial real estate firms such as Cadillac Fairview, Bentall Real Estate, SNC Lavalin Profac and GWL Realty Advisors use
BOMA BESt, which claims its certified buildings use 11 per cent less energy and 18 per cent less water than the industry standard.
BOMA BESt features four levels of certification and a simplified online application procedure.
The results for resource consumption and green building certification are less robust, but evidence indicates that buildings certified under operation - focused programs (LEED - EBOM and
BOMA BESt) do experience decreased utility usage.
Oshawa Centre was also one of the first to be recognized for excellence in environmental management and performance, achieving
BOMA BEST Level 4 certification.
Not exact matches
Another closely guarded secret venue, Noorspoort may concentrate on its guest lodge (wonderful bedrooms with luxurious goose down duvets, that may
well be worth a try after a few days» camping) but the pretty sheep and angora farm, with its own geese, horses, cows and pigs that also has its own 10 inch telescope for you to enjoy the starlit skies, also has a camping
boma on the banks of the Groot Gamtoos River.
There is a private bathroom, kitchenette as
well as a private patio /
boma area.
Visitors can look forward to every comfort and convenience, including game drives conducted by passionate, knowledgeable nature guides; a full - service restaurant that serves the very
best in South African wines and cuisine; as
well as al fresco
boma braais prepared by our talented chefs.
The back patio, overs a protected
boma, as
well as an outdoor shower.
A gas braai is available on the deck as
well as a
boma with wood and gas braai facilities and a central fire place for those great evenings around a fire.
Other special features include a
well - equipped kitchen with an appealing lounge and dining area, DStv available (bring own decoder and smartcard), an indoor fireplace as
well as a private outdoor
boma with braai facilities.
All guest of the suites and the flatlet have access to large, semi-private terraces with sun loungers, table and chairs, as
well as the
boma area and swimming pool with pool bar (the one and only in Plett).
Guests have access to an ablution block, as
well as a communal self - catering
boma with a bar fridge, a coffee station, and a microwave.
There are open lounges and dining areas, as
well as a true African - style
boma.
Our restaurant is
well - known and weather permitting, we offer an outdoor
boma braai.
This cottage also has a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and lounge as
well as a TV that has DStv connectivity to bring your own decoder and smart card, and a
boma with braai amenities.
Our guests can look forward to every comfort and convenience, including game drives conducted by our knowledgeable nature guides, a full - service restaurant that serves the very
best in Pan African wines and cuisine, as
well as al fresco
boma barbeques prepared by our talented chefs.
Each unit has a private entrance,
well equipped kitchen, OVHD decoders and 2 outdoor braai -
boma facilities are available.
Free Wi - Fi is also provided in all units, and there are also conferencing facilities, as
well as a
boma with braai facilities for guests to make use of.
Quality focused with a strong understanding of ISO 14000, ISO Guide 34, and ISO 9001 - audit compliance, and functional knowledge of
BOMA / BOCA codes and ADA regulations, as
well as NFPA, OSHA, EPA, local and national building codes, security, and building energy management systems.
Access
BOMA's Codes Development and Adoption Toolkit at www.
boma.org/CodesToolkit for a sample email to send to your building code officials, as
well as
BOMA's «Priority List Voter Guide.»
Although the
BOMA standard isn't required by law, it is very
well - recognized and will enhance the legitimacy of your position during negotiations or if your client has a dispute with the landlord.
There are however Official
BOMA Interpreters who are arguably
best suited to the task.
The Shindico Building received the
BOMA TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) for
best office building under 100,000 sq. ft. as
well as the 2016 Earth Award for
best office building under 100,000 sq. ft.. The TOBY award recognizes quality in commercial real estate building and excellence in building management.
He is an active member of Urban Green, and serves on the sustainability committees of
BOMA - NY and REBNY as
well as the boards of the Urban Air Foundation and ScaleAfrica.
There is also a potential for a representative of
BOMA stopping by tonight to discuss how they are
bettering our real estate community.
Composed of senior representatives from major commercial real estate companies across the country, as
well as representation from
BOMA Canada, the group also was supported by Marsh Canada as an expert in business continuity, and Dr. Donald Low, chief of microbiology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, as the recognized medical expert on pandemic issues.
As
well, the
BOMA BC Office or their website, www.
boma.bc.ca, can provide resources and publications with information concerning area measurements and calculations, and is recommended by the Council.
BOMA International's Partnership Program, developed in 2004, allows companies to invest in their own success and viability, as
well as that of the building management industry.