Better Condos Boot Camp
Welcome to Better Condos Boot Camp!
Is Your Condo Ready for the Future?
The Better Condos Boot Camp (BCBC) is here to help you ensure your condominium is ready for upcoming requirements for existing buildings from your city. Brought to you by Sustainable Buildings Canada, in partnership with the The Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF), BCBC offers a free one-day workshop designed to help condo boards, managers, and unit owners learn together to understand the upcoming regulations and take action to future-proof your building.
Collaborate and Learn with Experts
In each workshop, condo teams will learn, collaborate, and develop actionable plans to make your building energy-efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective. BCBC helps condo owners and managers future-proof their properties, moving from a ârepair and replaceâ mindset to a âfuture forwardâ strategy that enhances the long term building value, comfort, and efficiency.
Shape Your Buildingâs Future and Maximize Value
BCBC brings together decision-makersâowners, board members, condominium managers, and building expertsâto shape the future of your building and maximize its value for years to come. To participate, three representatives from your condoâa condo manager, a board member, and a unit ownerâmust attend together.
1-DAY IN-PERSON SESSIONS
November 23rd: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Toronto Public Library, Northern District Branch
November 30th:Â 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @ Vaughan City Hall
December 7th: 9:30 a.m. â 4:30 p.m. @ Waterfront Neighbourhood Center
Free Lunch and Coffee!
Stay tuned! More dates and GTHA locations to come!
5 CPEâs from CMRAO
(for Condo Managers)
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Understand Your Cityâs Requirements: What is your city going to require of your building now and in the future?
Donât Get Left Behind:Â Learn the fiduciary and financial risks of continuing with business as usual.
Better Buildings Basics:Â Discover the essentials of future-proofing your condo to stay competitive with newer buildings and those already preparing for upcoming regulations.
Be Informed and Inspired:Â See how other condos are already taking action.
Take Action:Â Leave with a list of actionable steps to prepare and protect from future changes.
Barriers to Overcome
Risks of Inaction
Failing to act when necessary can lead to greater risks and costs than anticipated, making proactive decision-making crucial.
Re&Re Mentality
The tendency to repair and replace the same building element without understanding better alternatives and the overall impact on the whole building.
Finger-Pointing Mentality
Too often, responsibility is passed around, saying “it’s not up to me” instead of addressing issues head-on.
How to Get Involved
An Exclusive Opportunity to Prepare Your Condominium for the Future
As a Condo Manager, you play a critical role in the future of your building. It is vital to stay informed about your cityâs upcoming regulations and  longer-term goals.  For example, in Toronto there are energy and water use reporting requirements already in place and Building Energy Performance Standards being proposed. The BCBC program will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your buildingâs upcoming repairs and replacements in line with net zero requirements for existing buildings.
By attending the Better Condos Boot Camp, youâll gain 5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits from CMRAO, reinforcing the importance of your role in this initiative. You’ll also receive free expert guidance from top industry professionals on risk avoidance and strategic planning, helping you navigate the complex landscape of retrofitting and long-term sustainability goals.
This workshop will give you the opportunity to collaborate with your condoâs board members and unit owners, ensuring everyone is on the same page. With insights into your city’s climate change strategies and other condo initiatives, youâll leave the workshop prepared to guide your building through necessary future adjustments. Networking opportunities with other professionals will allow you to exchange ideas and learn from others in similar situations, while team-building with your colleagues will create a unified approach to overcoming the challenges of preparing for net zero.
As a Board Member, you are tasked with the fiduciary responsibility of ensuring that your condominium corporation makes sound investments. The Better Condos Boot Camp will arm you with the knowledge to address both immediate and long-term needs for your building. Your city’s net zero goal is not just a distant planâit requires action now, and the decisions your board makes today will directly impact your condominiumâs financial health in the years to come.
This free, one-day intensive workshop will teach you about the potential financial risks of maintaining the status quo. Youâll gain insight from industry experts on risk avoidance, energy and water use reporting, and how to strategically plan for your buildingâs future repairs and replacements. Learning alongside your condo manager and unit owners will foster better decision-making and collaboration, ensuring that your building’s leadership is unified in its approach to your city’s future net zero requirements.
This program is designed to help you come up with actionable steps for short, medium, and long-term planning. By learning from other condos that have already begun implementing climate change mitigation strategies, you can bring back ideas to your board and work toward a more sustainable, energy-efficient future.
As a Unit Owner, you play an important role in the future of your building, whether you live in or rent out your unit. Your city’s future goal for reaching net zero will impact you directly, and your voice matters in shaping how your condominium responds to this mandate. The Better Condos Boot Camp is a unique opportunity for you to participate alongside your condo manager and board members in preparing your building for a more sustainable future.
This workshop is more than just an educational experienceâitâs a chance for collaboration and teamwork. By attending, youâll help shape the decisions being made about your condoâs repairs and replacements, ensuring that they align with future regulations and best practices. Youâll also have the chance to learn from other unit owners, board members, and professionals who are facing similar challenges, gaining new perspectives on the best ways to improve your building so it retains or enhances its value, comfort and safety, now and in the future.
The BCBC offers free expert guidance on avoiding common risks and planning for the future, as well as networking opportunities with other condo communities. Your participation is key to ensuring that your building remains both environmentally and financially sustainable.
As a Condo Consultant, you are an important part of the condominium ecosystem, working alongside condo corporations to ensure they meet the needs of their communities. While the Better Condos Boot Camp is specifically designed for condo managers, board members, and unit owners, we encourage you to spread the word about this unique learning opportunity.
By sharing information about BCBC with your clients, youâll help ensure they are prepared for the significant changes coming with existing building net zero requirements. Your expertise will be invaluable as they navigate these future challenges. Â You are welcome to attend the session with your clients if you wish!
Through hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world examples, youâll leave BCBC with actionable steps for your building. Whether youâre facing rising costs, upcoming regulations, or just want to future-proof your condo, BCBC will be a great resource for making it happen.
P.S. Condominium Managers can earn 5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits from CMRAO by participating!
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