Overcoming Construction Hurdles in Supply Chain, Material Cost and Financing Environment

Project schedules, cost limitations, & financing solutions

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  Baker Glasgow

  President

  Clancy & Theys Construction

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  Mike McCarty

  As President of Taft Development Group, Mike McCarty oversees all budgeting, design, entitlement, planning, underwriting and construction for TDG’s residential and commercial developments. Since 2008, he has successfully developed more than 4,000 multifamily units throughout North and South Carolina with another 1,200 in development. Mike is a native of Greenville, N.C. (currently resides in Raleigh, NC) and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Health Policy Administration from Wake Forest University. Mike has previously served on the Board of Uptown Greenville, Pitt County Development Commission (Vice-Chairman), and is currently the Chair of the North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board. He is also a member of the Triangle Chapter of the Urban Land Institute and the Charlotte Area Apartment Association. In his spare time Mike is also holds a North Carolina Real Estate License as a Broker-In-Charge and is a founding partner of Pitt Street Brewing Company in Greenville, NC.

  Taft Development Group

  President

  Mike McCarty

  President

  Taft Development Group

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  Anthony Smithson

  Anthony Smithson manages ongoing development and construction activities at Grubb Ventures, including many of our award-winning multifamily communities and mixed-use commercial projects. He began as an Investment Analyst and Project Manager for Grubb Properties, where he managed the repositioning of several office portfolios and the development and construction of multifamily communities in North Carolina. Prior to transitioning into commercial real estate, Anthony worked as a structural engineer, designing office buildings, mixed-use developments, multifamily communities, and retail centers. In 2011, Anthony earned his MBA, with majors in investment finance and real estate, from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and he holds a B.S. in civil engineering from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He is also a member of the Urban Land Institute, currently serving on its Innovation in Housing Council, as it works to address affordable housing in local communities.

  Grubb Ventures

  Managing Director of Construction

  Anthony Smithson

  Managing Director of Construction

  Grubb Ventures

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  Audrey Robinette

  Since 2005, the team at SouthPark Interiors has dedicated themselves to seamlessly merging design and branding within commercial properties across the United States. As Director of Sales, Audrey Robinette is tasked with seeking distinctive design opportunities for SPI’s team of creatively driven, process oriented, and results focused designers. SouthPark Interiors offers custom-tailored interior architectural designs, custom furniture and procurement solutions, and branding services for all commercial spaces. SouthPark Interiors has transformed over 250 multi-family and student housing properties across the nation. Along the way, the SPI team has set trends and forged lasting partnerships with developers, management teams, and more.

  South Park Interiors

  Director

  Audrey Robinette

  Director

  South Park Interiors

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  Ronnie Brouillard

  With over 35 years in the commercial construction industry Ronnie Brouillard has held positions from Superintendent to Project Manager on projects ranging from base building, tenant interior and K-12 public schools. As Director of Business Development at Chesapeake Contracting Group, Ronnie oversees the company’s expansion in various market sectors and geographic areas, with a current emphasis on the Raleigh/Research Triangle region. He is responsible for cultivating new relationships, brand promotion and creating new business opportunities.

  Chesapeake Contracting Group

  Director Of Business Development

  Moderator

  Ronnie Brouillard

  Director Of Business Development

  Chesapeake Contracting Group

Development Pipelines Forecasting & Major Projects

Demand driving demographics, areas of activity & defining developments

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  Ryan Blair

  Managing Partner

  Heritage Capital Partners

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  Kyle Bailey

  Kyle Bailey is the operations lead with responsibility for Swinerton’s Raleigh office. Swinerton is an ENR Top 20 National General Contractor serving Multifamily, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education, Aviation, Office, Corporate Interiors, and Renewable Energy markets with 20 offices across the US. A Senior Project Manager with over 10 years of experience, Kyle manages a diverse portfolio of projects stretching across 500,000+ square feet of space throughout the Triangle, allowing for a significant increase in Swinerton’s capacity to serve its clients in the area. He brings experience from working as an owners representative as well as a construction project manager, and his leadership, process-driving management style, and sound technical knowledge have benefitted his projects and clients as he continues to successfully build a high-performing Division in the Raleigh area with a backlog of anticipated work of over $40M in 2023. Kyle is highly motivated and driven to form and maintain partnerships, working in collaboration with project teams to leverage a transparent process, new technology, and progressive delivery systems to achieve project success. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering Management from Oregon State University.

  Swinerton

  Senior Project Manager

  Kyle Bailey

  Senior Project Manager

  Swinerton

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  Ryan Loftus

  With more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Ryan Loftus serves as the Executive Vice President of Business Development at Hotwire Communications. His primary area of expertise lies in multi-family tenant environments. Ryan is known for his passion, success, and performance-driven approach, and boasts a proven track record of establishing enduring strategic partnerships with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Throughout his career, Ryan has played a pivotal role in the launch and implementation of various cutting-edge technologies, including high-speed internet, digital and high-definition video, IPTV, DVR, extensive fiber deployments, small cell, and home security.

  Hotwire Communications

  EVP, Business Development – Multi-Tenant Environments

  Ryan Loftus

  EVP, Business Development – Multi-Tenant Environments

  Hotwire Communications

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  Anne Bradley

  Drawn to the expansive creative opportunities in workplace design, Anne Bradley has been leading interior design teams for a range of corporate industries for over two decades. Anne's designs shape the spaces within an office and reinforce the energy and experience of the company's brand and culture—while also conforming to building codes that keep inhabitants safe.

  Hanbury

  Principal

  Moderator

  Anne Bradley

  Principal

  Hanbury