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New BCGEU Office Building downtown


BCGEU to build new area office in Prince George

7 Nov '13

The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is currently in the development permit stage on a new building for members and staff in Prince George. The union plans to begin construction on the 12,000 square-foot, three-storey building in May 2014 with a targeted completion date of July 2015.

“We’re thrilled about the new building that our members and staff in the Prince George area will call home,” says BCGEU President Darryl Walker.

“Each new building that the union erects represents our commitment to our members and the important work that they do.”

The building will be a brick and glue-lam structure with several sustainable features such as:
• High efficiency heat pump system to optimize energy use
• Automated faucets and low flush toilets
• Daylight harvesting using light level sensors
• Reduced energy use for lighting via occupancy sensors
• Interior materials used will be pre or post recycled wherever possible
• Interior materials, primarily adhesives, sealants, caulking and paint will be low-emitting VOC’s
• Construction waste will be kept to a minimum and re-directed for recycling where possible
• Easily accessible and dedicated area for recyclable materials
• Daylight and views will be maximized between indoor spaces and the outdoors

“BCGEU makes it a priority to operate in a way that is environmentally sound,” says BCGEU Treasurer Stephanie Smith.

“We are constantly looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint while servicing the needs of our growing membership.”

The new building will keep the name of the existing office—the “Diane L. Wood Union Centre.” Diane Wood was the union’s secretary-treasurer from 1987-2005 and a long-time union activist in the Prince George area.

BCGEU currently represents over 2,400 members in the Prince George area.



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