State of Toronto Construction & Development
Navigating Economic Complexities and Delivering Projects in a Challenging Market
Event Ended On: Thursday September 25 2025
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Speakers and Panels
The Changing Landscape of Construction & Design: Key Trends Driving the Industry
Strategic Building: Innovation, Resilience & Community-Centric Design in Today’s Market
Toronto's Evolving Development Scene: Deal Opportunities, Distress, Costs and Approvals
Navigating High Fees, Deal Flow & Approval Challenges in Toronto
Opening Remarks
Ian Hunt
Why You Should Attend This 2025 Toronto Construction and Development Summit
What You'll Learn:
- Development fees was the majority of talk last year, how are these high fees continuing to negatively impact new starts?
- In a tight capital market, how can developers position themselves for success? What opportunities still exist despite the challenges?
- What are the biggest roadblocks preventing developers from breaking ground on new projects?
- What emerging trends are shaping property development, and how are they impacting design and construction strategies?
- The condo market is still largely stalled, what will be the best course of action to absorb almost 40k units in this asset class?
- Which areas in the Toronto region are seeing the most development activity today?
- How do projects that emphasize on cultivating community outperform their competitors in today's market?
- How can developers strike a balance between innovation, cutting-edge design, and the realities of budget, timelines, and market demand?
How You'll Do More Business:
Learn how Toronto’s construction and development market has evolved in the last year and what trends are shaping these changes. You’ll also hear from top owners and developers as they discuss changing market dynamics. You’ll gain insights into the emerging design and tech that are must-haves in your projects. As well as strategies for how to attract, retain and satisfy tenants.
Why You Should Attend:
Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us!
For questions regarding content, speaking, and sponsorship opportunities, please email our Bisnow Event Producer, Joshua Piquion, at Joshua.Piquion@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact janet.fernandez@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
Venue
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2M9
Ballroom: Civic Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Parking Information:
Self-Parking is available offsite at the Nathan Philips Square Garage connected to the Sheraton Center Toronto Hotel. Onsite valet parking also available.
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
The Changing Landscape of Construction & Design: Key Trends Driving the Industry
1.) Learn what trends are shaping how development teams approach design on new projects.
2.) Learn what challenges teams have to navigate to deliver projects on time. |
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9:45 AM 10:00 AM |
Networking Break
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10:00 AM 10:45 AM |
Toronto's Evolving Development Scene: Deal Opportunities, Costs and Approvals
1.) Understand how developers are assessing the current market environment for new and existing projects .
2.) Analyze how developers are navigating the high levels are bureaucracy and costs. |
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10:45 AM 11:00 AM |
Post-Event Networking
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