At MID-RISE.CA we believe that supporting Mid-Rise Real Estate Development projects is the key to creating a decentralized solution to Canada’s housing crisis.
Our mission is to empower small entrepreneurs and real estate developers to thrive in the Mid-Rise sector by providing them with the resources they need to define, plan, and execute successful projects. We understand that the housing crisis is a complex and urgent problem that requires bold action, and we’re committed to being part of the solution.
WE NEED AN ARMY OF MID-RISE DEVELOPERS TO HELP SOLVE CANADA’S HOUSING CRISIS.
About the FOUNDER
Payam Noursalehi
Payam is a Project Management Professional (PMP) with over a decade of experience in real estate development and construction projects. His expertise comes from his exposure to multiple aspects of the industry, such as Engineering, Management Consulting, Construction Management, Development Management, and Private Equity Investments.
Contributers
What started as a personal passion and endeavor very quickly grew into a vibrant and dynamic discussion among passionate, like-minded experts. At MID-RISE.CA, our mission to tackle Canada’s housing crisis is fueled by the collective expertise and dedication of our team of contributors. Their invaluable insights, experience, and commitment empower us to offer expert guidance, customized solutions, and comprehensive industry knowledge to aspiring entrepreneurs and real estate developers in the mid-rise sector.
We highly appreciate the contribution of the following experts and professionals to our community.
The founder of the SDR Group is an Architect turned Real Estate Developer. Over the past four decades, The SDR Group has been at the forefront of leading design and development. Endeavors revolve around creating and participating in exciting projects and ground-breaking opportunities involving sustainability, re-purposing, and imaginatively implementing fascinating and creative solutions.
An architect since 1975 and the president and founder of Urban Fabric and a principle at Grid Developments. With decades of experience as an architect & real estate developer George has the vision and experience to manage a residential development at every stage, from site analysis and planning approvals through to design and construction.
An Acoustical Engineer at HGC in HVAC Noise Control, including the development of internal modelling resources based on continual emerging theoretical and experimental research publications. He is also an expert at conducting sound transmission testing and is a member of both the ISO and ASTM Technical Committees on Building Acoustics.
With more than 25 years of experience in the architectural, heritage and engineering professions, he is the founder of Giaimo Architects with an approach to architecture that sources the value and characteristics of existing buildings and spaces. His projects have received numerous awards, he has been acknowledged with a Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation.
Blog Contributers
Raymond Van Groll, P. Eng.
Manager, Building Structures Division – MTE Consultants is a multidisciplinary engineering firm providing services in civil and structural engineering, building and environmental science, toxicology and land surveying.
John Bell, C.E.T, BCxP, LEED Green Assoc.
RWDI’s Technical Director of Commissioning and helps new and existing buildings achieve their full potential. John is an award-winning building commissioning professional with more than 20 years of testing and commissioning experience and hundreds of projects across diverse sectors and industries, including data centers, laboratories, institutional, and residential projects
