Ideas shaping amenities, engagement and sustainability in CRE

We sat down with BOMA Canada’s president and CEO Benjamin Shinewald to hear his top tips for building owners and managers looking to make a dent in today’s climate crisis.

Did you know that there are countless simple ways to improve your building’s sustainability without breaking the bank? Here are five initiatives you should consider to get the green ball rolling and the environmental conversation going.

There’s no denying it, bees have a bad rep’ - they just do. But far from being the sting-crazy predators they’re often made out to be, bees are first and foremost misunderstood.

Did you know that North Americans consume a lot more honey than they can produce? In fact, numbers show that up to three-quarters of our honey comes from elsewhere. While that’s great for our collective sweet tooth, it can be trickier to know what’s in imported honey, with some blends including lesser ingredients like cheap corn syrup or unwelcome GMOs.

Contrary to popular belief – and to unfounded fears – almost any building can host a hive. But to truly take advantage of your urban beekeeping experience and keep your bees happy, you’re best to get the help of a qualified, experienced partner.

The bee population is in serious danger, and that means our entire food system is too.