CBP Recognized in ENERGY STAR® 10th Anniversary Challenge
CBP is pleased to be recognized in the 5-9 buildings category for building managers as part of the ENERGY STAR 10th Anniversary challenge.
HVAC Replacement at Kanata Office Building Earns Zero Carbon Building – Performance Standard™ Certification
Colonnade BridgePort, along with building-owner Fiera Real Estate, recently completed the replacement of the gas-powered HVAC system at 450 March Road with electric resistance heaters, virtually eliminating CO2 emissions and earning the Zero Carbon Building™ Certification from Canada Green Building Council.
HVAC Replacement Earns Zero Carbon Building – Performance Standard Certification
With the HVAC system at 450 March Road reaching end-of-life, Fiera Real Estate and Colonnade BridgePort identified an opportunity to reduce the building’s carbon footprint, choosing to replace the two existing fossil gas-powered roof top units (RTUs) with electric resistance heaters, in an effort to dramatically reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions.
Colonnade BridgePort Managed Properties Earn ENERGY STAR® Certification
On behalf of institutional clients, Colonnade BridgePort is proud to have received globally recognized ENERGY STAR certification at six properties for their exceptional energy performance. The scores of these properties puts them in the top quartile of buildings in Canada for energy performance.
Giving Back: Sue Faulkner Improves Lives at Home and Around the World with Habitat for Humanity
“I’m a huge believer in giving back to the community,” said Sue. “Habitat is important to me because everyone deserves a safe, clean space to call home. What I also feel is very important is that it is a hand-up not a hand-out. All partner families must put in time (500 hours) towards building their own home, and ultimately building their future.”
Colonnade BridgePort Properties Achieve BOMA BEST® Certifications in 2023
Congratulations to our dedicated management teams and committed owners at Colonnade BridgePort managed assets for achieving full BOMA BEST certification in 2023, recognizing their outstanding performance in energy and environmental management.
Giving Back: Bonnie Martell Joins Board of Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa
Colonnade BridgePort’s Senior Manager of Development Bonnie Martell has joined the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa, and has been named chair of the Land Committee.
Strengthening Our Commitment to ESG and Sustainability
Colonnade BridgePort is pleased to welcome Brandon Malleck, Vice President Innovation, ESG and Advisory Services. In this new role with Colonnade BridgePort, Brandon will work with clients to understand their ESG needs and work with both internal and client teams to plan and implement strategies to achieve their objectives.
Colonnade BridgePort Joins United States Green Building Council
Colonnade BridgePort is now a proud member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) – a nonprofit organization that supports the development of prosperous, healthy and resilient communities through the transformation of the built environment. Through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building program, USGBC is committed to transforming how our buildings and communities are designed, constructed and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves quality of life.
BOMA BEST 4.0 – A Streamlined Approach to Sustainability Certification with an Emphasis on Carbon
“It’s no secret buildings are a major contributor of carbon emissions and reducing this impact is increasing in priority across the real estate industry,” says Director, Commercial Property Management Lynn Heaston. “We applaud BOMA for driving market transformation in this area and for helping to change the future of the built environment.”