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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron sit down with Marlon Bray, Executive Vice President at Clark Construction Management, for a candid conversation about the evolving landscape of commercial real estate construction. Marlon shares his insights on modernizing construction management with innovative technology, the challenges of streamlining development approvals, and Toronto’s housing crisis. He also discusses labor shortages, NIMBYism, and the gap between government policies and development realities. Packed with sharp insights and practical solutions, this episode is a must-listen for developers, builders, and industry professionals.
Here are the key talking points from the episode:
- Job Titles in Real Estate: Evolution or Inflation?
- Digitizing Construction: The Push for Modern Tech Solutions
- Breaking Down Development Silos: Building Better Together
- Government Policy Challenges in Housing Development
- The Construction Labor Crisis: Where Have All the Workers Gone?
- Tale of Two Cities: Edmonton vs Toronto Approval Process
- NIMBYism: The Danforth Case Study
Marlon Bray is the Executive Vice President at Clark Construction Management, bringing over 20 years of hands-on construction advisory experience. His expertise spans multiple sectors, focusing on large-scale private developments, including residential, office, and industrial projects. Previously, at Altus Group, he led pre-construction and contract administration services for Eastern Canada, advising on thousands of projects with a combined value exceeding $87 billion. Marlon strongly advocates for construction technology and process innovation, using data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency. His candid insights on industry modernization and housing policy reform make him a respected voice in commercial real estate.
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