Why Better Buildings Start With Structure, Not Cheaper Finishes
Why Better Buildings Start With Structure, Not Cheaper Finishes
Author: Payam Noursalehi
Understanding The New MLI Select Energy Efficiency Requirements
The CHMC requirements for MLI select lending are changing, again!
If you are working on a project targeting the CMHC funding avenue, ensure your design intent meets the new guidelines, or adjust your pro-forma based on the lower points you might achieve.
Join us on this free webinar to explore the upcoming CMHC changes.
Single Stair in Canada: What’s Actually Changed and What Still Has to Happen
In this episode, Payam interviews building code consultants Conrad and Jack about the push to allow single-stair residential buildings in Canada, especially in Ontario and Toronto.
Toronto Multiplexes: The Rules, Risks, and Reality
what’s “possible” vs “viable” on a site, share rule-of-thumb lot dimensions for multiplexes, and highlight critical knock-ons like HST rebates, utility upgrades (e.g., transformers), committee of adjustment risk, and the misconception that “as-of-right” is a slam dunk.
2026-2028 GTA Market Outlook According to CMHC
In this episode, Payam hosts CMHC lead economist for the Greater Toronto Area, Jordan Nanowski, to discuss CMHC’s newly released housing market outlook with a focus on the GTA and Ontario for 2026–2028.
Approved vs. Buildable: The Gap Breaking Toronto’s Affordable Housing Pipeline
Andrea is the Executive Director at St. Clair’s, a Toronto-based charitable organization that operates affordable housing. Mark is the Chief Technology Officer at Rich Analytics and the founder of HousingNowTO.com, a project tracking affordable housing efforts in Toronto. They discuss the current state of affordable housing, practical solutions, and the challenges the sector faces.
Affordable Housing Investment Fund: A Solution to the Affordable Housing Gap
In this episode, we dive into the world of affordable housing with Mwarigha, Vice President of Housing Growth Development and Asset Sustainability at Woodgreen Community Services, one of Canada's leading non-profit affordable housing organizations.
How To Think About Risk, Leverage, And Timing In Real Estate Development
In this insightful episode, Payam sit down with Mazyar Mortazavi, the President and CEO of TAS, a Toronto-based real estate company.
Data Driven Landlord – Use data for your next purpose built rental
Data Driven Landlord -Use data for your next purpose-built rental- Sarah Segal (#44) Sarah Segal, CEO and co-founder of simplydbs, a Canadian-owned, third-party feedback and analytics platform that gathers resident and tenant insights across commercial real estate asset classes. Through national programs like the Canadian Multi-Residential
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