Certification
Canadian Property Management
New modelling tool gauges GRESB score outcomes
The Institute of Real Estate Management is promoting a big-picture perspective on asset-level actions with the launch of a modelling tool tied to its certified sustainable property (CSP) program.
Canadian Property Management
South African regulator partners with IREM
South Africa’s Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority is adopting IREM's accredited residential manager (ARM) certification as a professional development option.
Canadian Property Management
ENERGY STAR status a cross-border worry
Reference in U.S. statute makes the ENERGY STAR program resistant to a sudden takedown, but still vulnerable to coordinated efforts through legislative channels.
Canadian Property Management
LEED version 5 now open for registrations
Decarbonization and climate resilience are major elements of LEED version 5, the newest update to what has become the world’s most prevalent building rating and certification system.
Canadian Property Management
BOMA BEST Sustainable update takes effect Feb. 1
BOMA BEST Sustainable version 4.1 will introduce minor modifications to the assessment and benchmarking program for existing buildings as of Feb. 1, 2025.
Canadian Property Management
Toronto landmark cracks BOMA BEST milestone
Royal Bank Plaza, a two-tower complex known for its elegant gold-tinted façade and venerable Bay Street address, has propelled the BOMA BEST program past 1 billion square feet of certified space.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
LEED v5 embraces three underpinning fundamentals
Decarbonization, quality of life and ecological conservation and restoration are the underpinning fundamentals of LEED version 5, which has just been released for a first round of public input.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants
The Green Business Certification Inc. and International Well Building Institute are streamlining the process for applicants pursuing LEED and WELL certification for the same building.
Canadian Property Management
Intake closing for expiring BOMA BEST 3.0
With the looming launch of the BOMA BEST 4.0 assessment and benchmarking tool for sustainable buildings, only days remain to register for certification under the expiring version.
Canadian Property Management
BOMA BEST poised to be cross-border benchmark
A pending agreement will open the way to launch the Canadian certification program for sustainable building performance in the United States.
Canadian Property Management
Montreal tower connects for rare perfect score
1250 boulevard René-Lévesque is the first Canadian building, and one of just 21 worldwide, to attain a perfect score through the digital connectivity certification program, WiredScore.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
50 companies complete ISSA’s cleaning industry management standard certification
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, today announced that 50 companies have achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certification, including several prominent Canadian firms
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
GBAC partners with Allergy Standards on indoor health education
The course features four modules on IAQ, infection control, asthma and allergy challenges, and the triggers in buildings.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
GBAC, IAEE offer infection education for events professionals
The GBAC Infection Disease Awareness Course will be included in IAEE’s Certified in Exhibition Management Learning Program for events pros.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
4 Canadian companies earn ISSA CIMS certification
Companies in Ontario, B.C., and Alberta are among the 23 to achieve the certification.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Sustainability best practices for businesses
CEOs focusing on sustainability in their business model have cited seeing significant improvements to their infrastructure and bottom line.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
IICRC joins the Professional Certification Coalition
The global Standard Developing Organization and credentialing body is now a member of the PCC.
