Associations

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), B.C. chapter

800-527-4723; ashraebc.com Mandate: To advance the arts and sciences of heating, refrigerating, air conditioning and ventilation. What members get: Handbook series, bookstore discounts, networking, knowledge, members-only website. Who may join: Anyone involved in the heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning industry, as well as interested students.

Building Officials’ Association of BC (BOABC)

10451 Shellbridge Way Suite 145, Richmond, B.C. V6X 2W8 604-270-9516; info@boabc.org; boabc.org Mandate: To move forward with the

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highest standards in professionalism, competency and consistent practice in the building community. What members get: Networking, educational programs, certification examinations. Who may join: Local government building officials and those involved in building design, construction, testing and research.

Building Owners and Managers Association of BC (BOMA BC)

409 Granville Street Suite 556, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1T2 604-684-3916; bomabc@boma.bc.ca; boma.bc.ca Mandate: To help foster a favourable business environment for the commercial real estate industry and facilitate the delivery

of valued services for members. What members get: Monthly luncheons with keynote speakers and other special events; seminars, workshops and professional certification programs; reports, industry surveys and leasing guides; news and notices; networking opportunities and membership directory inclusion; environmental and other programs. Who may join: Firms and individuals that own, manage, plan, develop, market or lease office buildings, institutions, government agencies, facilities, retail centres and industrial parks, as well as suppliers and professional service companies that cater to the building industry.

Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA)

65 Richmond Street Suite 200, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 5P5 604-584-2462; info@choa.bc.ca; choa. bc.ca Mandate: To promote the understanding of strata-property living and the interests of strata-property owners. What members get: Advisory services, bulletins, education, CHOA Journal and other publications, resources, seminars and workshops at reduced member costs. Who may join: Strata corporations, individual owners and businesses that serve the strata industry, strata-related associations, and governmental agencies across B.C.

LandlordBC

1847 West Broadway Suite 203, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1Y6 Phone 604-733-9440; info@landlordbc. ca; landlordbc.ca Mandate: To provide support and resources for owners and managers of rental housing. What members get: Access to education, advocacy, group programs, proprietary tenancy forms, online tools to manage and market properties, networking opportunities and operational advice. Who may join: Owners of all forms of rental housing, from highrise buildings to investment condos to secondary suites, may join.

NAIOP, Vancouver Chapter

1618 Station Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6A 1B6 604-601-5106; office@naiopvcr.com; naiopvcr.com Mandate: To provide advocacy, education and business opportunities for members and sponsors and connect the Vancouver CRE community to NAIOP’s North American network. What members get: Professional development through educational programs, networking opportunities, online resources; discounted rates for paid events. Who may join: Commercial real estate developers; owners and investors of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use properties; members of industries allied to commercial real estate.

Professional Association of Managing Agents (PAMA)

2025 West 42nd Avenue Suite 340, Vancouver, B.C. V6M 2B5 Phone 604-267-0476; admin@pama.ca; pama.ca Mandate: To uphold and maintain high professional, ethical and educational standards within residential property management and promote the advancement of and give an authoritative voice to the industry in its dealings with legislative and governmental bodies. What members get: Lunches, special events and seminars with industry speakers, continuing professional education opportunities, news on topical issues. Who may join: Licensed property management companies, individual licensed property managers and a limited number of support-service companies.