Building Owners and Managers Association of Ottawa

BOMA BESt PROGRAM

BOMA BESt is an exciting new program for commercial buildings that recognizes and certifies those properties being managed with a commitment to environmental responsibility. BOMA BESt program provides the tools to enable building owners to reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as improving waste management.

The BOMA BESt initiative is a straightforward and a comprehensive program designed to certify the environmental responsibility of your building. Your BOMA BESt certification will be a true environmental statement to your tenants, occupants and visitors to your building. Indeed, all stakeholders will appreciate that environment is on the forefront of your agenda. BOMA is now accepting BOMA BESt applications from all commercial building owners.

Why the BOMA BESt Program?

The building industry worldwide is actively looking for ways to do its part in addressing concerns about conserving the earth's resources. Governments are examining issues surrounding use of energy, waste management and the generation of pollutants with increasing urgency. Changes in law are coming and the building industry has a choice: to be a leader in developing its own plans to conserve scarce resources or possibly be forced to do so by unnecessary government interventions.

There are many reasons to go forward BOMA BESt, notably reducing energy consumption and operating costs; enhancing environmental stewardship and due diligence; and improving tenant safety, health, comfort, and productivity. Both new and existing tenants will appreciate your buildings' image as environmentally conscious, and BOMA BESt's positive proof as to how well the building is performing

We think that BOMA BESt demonstrates tangible environmental leadership. It is our hope that BOMA BESt will not only promote increased environmental consciousness in the industry, but will also lead to healthier workplaces and sustainable building development and best management practices.

Apply now for BOMA BESt Certification

We encourage you and everyone on your team to become familiar with the BOMA BESt process and the requirements to obtain the certification. The application process is straightforward and inexpensive, and BOMA Members receive a discount on the application fees.

Complete BOMA BESt details and application information are available at www.bomabest.com. For more information please contact the BOMA office at (613) 232-1875, or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The program is about much more than just certification; the application process will help assess how well your building is performing and includes suggestions for tangible ways to improve environmental practices. Participants in this important national environmental initiative will be recognized as leaders in environmental stewardship. As buildings across the country achieve their certification, it is our hope at BOMA Ottawa that BOMA BESt will lead to healthier workplaces and sustainable building development and management practices.