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Author: Payam Noursalehi

Canada needs Mid-Rise Buildings

Mid-Rise Developments Can Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis!

Canada is and will continue to be one of the best places to live on this planet.  As one of the major destinations for immigrants, such as myself, Canada is pushed to grow at an ever-increasing pace which will only get faster due to climate
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Construction Innovation & Canada's First 3D Printed Building

Modern Methods of Construction & Canada’s First 3D Printed Building

Modern Methods of Construction & Canada’s First 3D Printed Building – Amy Vilis, Leigh Newman, Stephan Mansour (#43) Amy Vilis is the Director of Housing Growth Innovation at DIGITAL — Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Digital Technologies — where she leads national initiatives that accelerate innovation
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All about Multiplex Housing: Data from 452 Multiplex Building Permits In Toronto

All about Multiplex Housing: Data from 452 Multiplex Building Permits In Toronto

All about Multiplex Housing: Data from 452 Multiplex Building Permits In Toronto
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2026 & Beyond; Industry Outlook - Peter Norman of Altus Group

Industry Outlook; 2026 & Beyond

In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, our host Payam sits down with Peter Norman, Vice President and Chief Economist at Altus Group.
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Mid-rise Rental Development: Insights from Chris Spoke

Mid-rise Rental Development: Insights from Chris Spoke

In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, Payam speaks with Chris Spokes, partner at Toronto Standard, a firm specializing in midrise rental infill in Toronto.
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How to Successfully Use Mass Timber in your next project?

How to Successfully Use Mass Timber In Your Next Project?

Mass timber is no longer a futuristic material—it’s here, and it’s changing how we think about mid-rise and mixed-use development. But while the potential benefits are real—speed, sustainability, and aesthetics—the risks and complexities are equally real.
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Real Estate Innovation: AI, Technologies, and Future Trends with Arash Shahi

Real Estate Innovation: AI, Technologies, and Future Trends with Arash Shahi

Real Estate Innovation: AI, Technologies, and Future Trends with Arash Shahi
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Financing Purpose-Built Rentals

Financing Purpose-Built Rentals

Max Goyzman, Vice President of Financing at Peakhill Capital, delves into the intricacies of Financing Purpose-Built Rentals and commercial real estate lending,
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Are we ready for pre-fabricated construction?

Are We Ready For Pre-fabricated Construction?

Are we ready for pre-fabricated construction? Imagine calling Elon Musk in the early days of Tesla and saying: Build me 50 units of a model that doesn’t exist, make it cheap, fast, and perfect—but I won’t tell you when I can pick it up, I’ll
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Qualifying for CMHC MLI Select- Part 3- Building Performance Requirements

Qualifying for CMHC MLI Select- Part 3- Building Performance Requirements

In this webinar, participants will learn: How CMHC energy efficiency requirements shape what an ideal cost-effective architecture and envelope design looks like;
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Decarbonizing the built environment

Decarbonizing The Built Environment

In this episode, we discuss the Decarbonizing The Built Environment and the future of green building practices with three experts: David McMillan, from the City of Toronto; Ben Gilbank, Founder and CEO of Alt Crest Energy; and John Rathbone, CEO and Co-Founder of Rothco EMG.
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