Development Deep Dive: Project Pipelines & Market Solutions

Discover Strategies Firms Are Using To Build In Today's Market

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  Amir Hazar

  Amir is a real estate professional with a track record in development, design and construction of multifamily projects, with over 10 years experience in all phases of project life cycle from feasibility studies to project closeout, gained through successful delivery of over $1B in projects. Amir serves as Vice President of Construction and Development at Rose. In his previous role, Amir served as Director, Construction in the real estate development group at Hazelview Investments Inc. where he was responsible for design, development and construction of new mid-rise and high-rise multi-residential projects. Amir holds a Bachelors and a Masters in Civil Engineering from Concordia University and registered as P. Eng as a member of Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario

  Rose Corporation

  VP, Construction & Development

  Amir Hazar

  VP, Construction & Development

  Rose Corporation

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  Oren Turkienicz

  Principal

  Pinemount Developments

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  Brandon Young

  Brandon Young is the Vice President of Investments and Asset Management at Carlyle Communities. He oversees Carlyle’s investment and asset management platforms, focusing on maximizing risk adjusted returns across the company’s portfolio. He is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and financing new investment opportunities as well as ongoing asset management. He joined Carlyle as an Associate in 2016. Brandon comes to Carlyle with experience in both commercial and development banking. He previously held positions with the Royal Bank of Canada’s Builder Finance Group and MCAP’s Development Finance Group. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from York University’s Schulich School of Business, where he lectures on real estate development as an adjunct professor.

  Carlyle Communities

  VP Investments and Asset Management

  Brandon Young

  VP Investments and Asset Management

  Carlyle Communities

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  Ian Wilson

  Ian Wilson serves as Vice President, Origination at Cameron Stephens, where he is responsible for sourcing and structuring new loan opportunities, managing client relationships, and mentoring future originators and analysts to drive business growth and strengthen market leadership. In 2023, Ian originated $331 million across 26 transactions, earning him the title of top Originator at Cameron Stephens. Ian’s client focus and financial background, combined with his cross-functional expertise in credit and sales, enable him to bring industry best practices to commercial real estate debt structuring. Ian also serves as a Dealing Representative for Cameron Stephens Securities Ltd., supporting capital-raising efforts. Beyond his professional role, Ian actively promotes community engagement, reinforcing the company’s commitment to philanthropy.Ian holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph’s School of Management & Economics. Cameron Stephens is a leading, Canadian-based commercial real estate investment manager. With over 20 years’ experience and nearly $4 billion in assets under management, Cameron Stephen has a proven track-record for partnering with developers for debt and equity projects to deliver consistent risk-adjusted returns to investors.

  Cameron Stephens

  VP, Origination

  Ian Wilson

  VP, Origination

  Cameron Stephens

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  Robert Baron

  Since 1995 Robert has led over 1,000 searches across the North American real estate industry. Robert holds a BA from the University of Western Ontario, an MBA from the University of Toronto and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. He is a trustee of NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT where he chairs the Compensation and Governance Committee Recognized as an industry expert, Robert has made presentations across North America including Harvard’s Real Estate Academic Initiative, NYU’s Schack Institute of Real Estate, Columbia’s Masters in Real Estate Program and Wharton’s Real Estate Alumni.

  BCGi, Baron Consulting Group

  Founder & President

  Moderator

  Robert Baron

  Founder & President

  BCGi, Baron Consulting Group

Construction & Design: Analyzing Innovative Projects & Emerging Trends

Creative Approaches For New Developments

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  Nanthini Mahalingam

  Nanthini joined Allied in 2016 and is our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Throughout her career, Nanthini has held progressive positions in the real estate industry with Skyline Commercial and Retail REIT, Oxford Properties Group, Smart Centres and Calloway REIT. Nanthini holds her CPA, CMA designation and is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University.

  Allied Properties

  CFO

  Nanthini Mahalingam

  CFO

  Allied Properties

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  Eli Miller

  Eli Miller is the Vice President, Project Management at Hullmark Asset Management. He is accountable for the end-to-end delivery for Hullmark’s development projects from acquisition to through stabilization, providing support to the Development and Project Management teams. Over Mr. Miller’s two-decade career, he has held a variety of senior level roles in public and private organizations, focused on Capital Planning, Construction and Development across a variety of asset classes. Mr. Miller is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP) and LEED Accredited Professional (AP). Educated as a mechanical engineer, coupled with a passion for process efficiency, energy conservation and environmentally sustainable and financially feasible development, Mr. Miller brings a unique view that connects and aligns technical and business objectives. In his spare time, Mr. Miller enjoys reading, sports, music and staying active with his family. He also volunteers time coaching various youth sports teams.

  Hullmark

  VP, Project Management

  Eli Miller

  VP, Project Management

  Hullmark

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  Jordan Debrincat

  As Vice President of Altree Developments, Jordan DeBrincat is responsible for leading Altree’s team and projects throughout their various stages of development. Jordan oversees all departments at Altree Developments, on a corporate and project level, with a heavy involvement in all operational aspects of the business. Jordan’s focus is working with/advising all internal/external teams throughout the development processing, including Accounting, Planning, Finance, Marketing & Sales and Construction. Jordan is a graduate of Brock University with an Honours degree in Business Administration.

  Altree

  VP

  Jordan Debrincat

  VP

  Altree

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  Tim Weber

  Tim Weber is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Diverso Energy, North America’s leading geothermal utility provider. He leads the company's business development efforts, working with new clients and identifying new market opportunities. Tim is an analytical and results-driven leader, with a passion for low-carbon heating and cooling solutions. He has spent 30 years in the HVAC industry, with 18 of them focused exclusively on geothermal. Most recently, his focus has been pioneering new financial models, to simplify the adoption of geothermal in the mid to high-rise residential market. With a broad knowledge of geothermal and commercial real estate, Tim assists clients in identifying projects that best align with the Diverso Energy model and maximizing their economic benefit in turn. Outside of Diverso, Tim serves as the Vice President of the Ontario Geothermal Association. They have been working diligently to dismantle the barriers to geothermal usage and accelerate our net-zero transition.

  Diverso Energy

  Co-Founder & CEO

  Tim Weber

  Co-Founder & CEO

  Diverso Energy

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  Bruno Weber

  Bruno Weber is committed to making architecture that cultivates community and brings diverse groups together to work for a better world. KPMB’s reputation has been enriched by Bruno’s influential contributions to a series of winning design competitions. These include the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and mixed-used development for Pier 8 in Hamilton. He also played a key role on the Star Alliance Lounge for the Zurich International Airport, TIFF Bell Lightbox, and the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto Bruno’s diverse portfolio includes a series of developments that have transformed major urban precincts into vibrant, pedestrian-friendly destinations. In Toronto, this work includes the Railway Lands West Master Plan, the Neo and Montage towers at ConcordCityPlace, The Wyatt Regent Park Development, and Block 16 in Canary District. He was also the project architect for the SugarCube, which introduced a new model for urban development in the LoDo, Denver’s historic district. From 2010 to 2015, he was KPMB’s principal-in-charge of a series of projects at the University of British Columbia, including the Robert Lee Alumni Centre and Ponderosa Commons, UBC’s first mixed-use live/work/study/play hub. Currently, he is leading several residential projects in Canada and the U.S., including Ottawa’s Dream LeBreton and a waterfront community in Maryland. Bruno has a strong commitment to professional mentorship. He has spoken at the SymposYAH: Hamilton’s Development Renaissance and served as an expert partner for My TO in 10: Social Innovation Youth Challenge at the Design Exchange. His interest in socioeconomic justice has led to work with Indigenous Northern Housing and the NRCC Path to Healthy Homes Program for Indigenous Communities. In 2023, he served on the international jury for the World Architecture Festival Awards.

  KPMB Architects

  Partner

  Bruno Weber

  Partner

  KPMB Architects

• Moderator

  Carl Newhouse

  Director Sales, North America

  SageGlass