Commercial Real Estate Podcast

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Explore the Canadian commercial real estate market with the Commercial Real Estate Podcast. Hosted by industry experts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron of First National, they bring you insightful conversations with some of the most influential figures in the commercial real estate sector. Whether you're looking for market insights, cutting-edge strategies, or stories from the front line of commercial real estate in Canada, The CRE Podcast is your go-to source.

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When Heritage Meets Modernity with Brad Keast of Dream

Apr 18 2024 22 mins  
On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brad Keast, Head of Development and Construction at Dream. Topics covered include: The evolving space of the office market Transforming heritage buildings into luxury office spaces ESG strategies in commercial real estate Sustainable development and social responsibility in...

How Hotel-Like Offices Could Change Your 9 to 5 with John Peets of Oxford Properties Group

Apr 11 2024 23 mins  
On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with John Peets, Vice President and Head of Office Leasing for Oxford Properties Group. Topics covered include: The evolution of office leasing The hybrid work revolution Why flexible schedules and quality offices are the future of work How the...

Valuing Assets in a Volatile Market with Jim Costello of MSCI

Apr 03 2024 27 mins  
On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jim Costello, Head of Real Estate Economics at MSCI. Topics covered include: How to value assets in a changing economic landscape The net asset value debate in Canadian real estate Overcoming hesitancy in adjusting asset values in real...

Inside Toronto’s Co-op Housing Movement with Celia Chandler of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto

Mar 28 2024 24 mins  
On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Celia Chandler, Deputy Executive Director of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto. Topics covered include: How the co-op housing model works The role of nonprofits in creating new housing Challenges and solutions in co-op housing development The National...

How to Stay Ahead in Today’s Real Estate Market with Jonathan Gitlin of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

Mar 25 2024 20 mins  
On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jonathan Gitlin, President and Chief Executive Officer at RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust. Topics covered include: The importance of diversifying portfolios in commercial real estate Construction challenges and rising costs in real estate The disconnect between market valuati

How Passive Housing Drives a Sustainable Future with Chris Ballard of Passive House Canada

Mar 20 2024 22 mins  
On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Chris Ballard, Chief Executive Officer of Passive House Canada. Topics covered include: How passive houses reduce energy usage The financial benefits of passive house buildings Why companies must accelerate the adoption of sustainable building practices The future of...

The Real Story of Affordability in Canada’s Rental Market with Mark Kenney of CAPREIT

Mar 18 2024 22 mins  
On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Mark Kenney, President and Chief Executive Officer at CAPREIT. Topics covered include: The truth about affordability in Canada’s rental market How to address the housing crisis in Canada Strategies for value creation in Canada’s apartment sector Media’s influence...

Transforming Commercial Spaces into Homes with Antonia Botero of MADDPROJECT

Mar 14 2024 31 mins  
On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Antonia Botero, Principal at MADDPROJECT. Topics covered include: Office to residential conversions challenges and opportunities The financial and architectural aspects of development Cost considerations and factors for successful office conversions Zoning legislation and tax cre

From REIT Privatization to Asset Valuation with Brian Rosen of Colliers

Mar 13 2024 25 mins  
On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brian Rosen, President and CEO of Colliers. Topics covered include: Colliers’ strategic expansion beyond brokerage The impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s commercial real estate market Challenges in valuing assets amid market uncertainty The rising interest in real estate...

Shaping the Future of Urban Development with Kim Petrin of the City of Edmonton

Mar 06 2024 28 mins  
On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Kim Petrin, Deputy City Manager of Urban Planning and Economy for the City of Edmonton. Topics covered include: Edmonton’s success in attracting industrial and logistics investment The future of development in Edmonton Automation and innovation in Edmonton’s real...