At QuadReal, we don’t just build and manage properties; we provide and manage spaces for many to call home. Dean Holmes, SVP, Residential Operations, didn’t grow up with a resolution to build a career in this industry, unlike Anthony Lanni, EVP, Residential, who grew up in the family business. His childhood memories were synonymous with construction PPE and the smell of lumber. From wherever and however the story of our roots is told, commercial real estate is a welcoming industry to start and develop a fulfilling career.

In this episode, Dean Holmes and Anthony Lanni join Dat Huynh to share their personal stories and their parts in the evolution of QuadReal’s residential portfolio. They provide insights on what our commitment to being best-in-class looks like when we anticipate and prioritize what our residents need. As our world constantly changes, so too do the needs and expectations of our residents—and our role as a responsible, forward-thinking landlord.

QuadReal’s Canadian Residential portfolio consists of over 15,000 homes from British Columbia to Ontario. Globally, we collaborate with specialized partners and focus on making prudent investments in asset classes such as student housing. Listen to this episode for a glimpse into the past, present and future of what our teams are doing in the residential sector.

There’s always a better way. Innovation is a core value at QuadReal, and championing innovation means we discover excellence through creativity and a forward-thinking approach. This mindset contributes to how we deliver strong investment returns. It also helps determine the tools we leverage to make prudent investments now and for generations to come.

In this episode, Raj Singh, Co-founder and CEO at Altrio and Lucy Fletcher, Managing Director, Global Portfolio Management at QuadReal join Dat Huynh to tell the story of how a successful product grew out of an opportune partnership. From sticky notes and spreadsheets to real-time data updates, they discuss how an innovative solution grew out of trust, communication and the exchange of ideas.

QuadReal’s partnership with Altrio to develop the deal-pipeline management tool, Origin, demonstrates the value of strategic collaboration. Origin symbolizes our commitment to innovative practices and reflects what can be accomplished when like minds work together. Check out this episode to learn more about how this story began and how Origin continues to transform investment management processes.

Parkbridge, Canada’s largest developer, owner and operator of land lease communities, has been creating accessible and affordable lifestyle communities across the country for over twenty years. In addition to their enthusiasm for the residential asset class, Parkbridge and QuadReal have a lot more in common as organizations and teams: a commitment to service excellence, sustainable investment and growth, and community building. These shared values have established the roots of a ten-year-long partnership.

Lifestyle communities such as cottage resorts, and retirement and family communities are gaining in popularity, offering an affordable approach to homeownership. But what exactly is a land lease? What are the key differentiators of land lease communities and how do they benefit the multiple stakeholders involved? In this episode, Rob Voigt, Director of Planning, Parkbridge, joins Dat Huynh to answer all these questions and more, with an emphasis on the combination of attainability and liveability land lease communities offer to their residents. Dive into this conversation to learn how Parkbridge supports the creation of meaningful connections and a sense of community to the places we call home.

Baseline. Better. Best. At QuadReal, Being a Responsible Company means that we are involved members of the communities where we live, work and invest—and we take our commitment to sustainability seriously and hold our ESG performance accountable through the GRESB benchmark. 

In this episode, Roxana Isaiu, Chief Sustainability Officer, GRESB and Jamie Gray-Donald, Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Environmental, Health and Safety join Dat Huynh to share their experiences in making real estate more sustainable. Together they discuss how GRESB and its benchmark benefits the performance of real estate portfolios and contributes to a more sustainable future.

QuadReal is proud to have achieved the top ranking for a diversified portfolio in both Canada and North America in the 2020 GRESB results. This accomplishment demonstrates our commitment to ESG practices and how we align with the values of our stakeholders. To learn more about the GRESB results and our approach to ESG, listen to this episode and visit our sustainability page.  

This is an episode that’s close to my heart, because I started my career in commercial real estate as an intern at QuadReal. I soon came to see that, as a company, we have strategic convictions to make long-term investments, but not just limited to real estate projects. We invest in people too, and today we’re going to highlight how we do that through our Campus Program. The program is designed to bridge students to a variety of opportunities and concentrations throughout our company and in our industry.

In this episode, Jennifer Husband, Campus Program Manager and Brandon Francis, Director, Investment Management – Residential, join me, Dat Huynh, on an audio tour of the program. They discuss what internships mean to them, how they can benefit students and, most importantly, how prospective student applicants can join us.  

Our Campus Program is designed with the students’ experience top-of-mind, connecting today’s leaders with those of tomorrow. In January 2021, QuadReal earned the coveted University of British Columbia’s Sauder Co-op Employer of The Year award, a testament to the meaningful experiences we provide. If you’re someone seeking a challenging and engaging opportunity, click below to find out more about how you can join QuadReal as an intern.

Cheryl Gray, Head of Special Projects at QuadReal reflects on her meaningful 40-year career as she counts down to retirement at the end of 2020. Our host, Dat Huynh, is a recent university graduate and learns a lot from Cheryl’s reflection on decades of experience in commercial real estate, which many equate—erroneously—to selling homes. Commercial real estate is a great place to start and develop your career, regardless of your academic or professional background. In this episode, Cheryl reflects on important aspects of her multi-faceted career: the people, the mentorship and the opportunities to make a difference.

Nick Gaganiaras, Executive Managing Director at Colliers International and Rob Lauer, Senior Vice President, Industrial, East explore the evolution of industrial real estate and logistics. Join host Dat Huynh as he discovers how this asset class keeps the economy moving. Industrial and logistics have been around for millennia. The why  hasn’t changed, but the how has become more sophisticated as innovations continue to advance our industry and goods travel farther and faster.

Jim Young of Realcomm and Thano Lambrinos, VP of Smart Building Tech – Digital Innovation observe the real estate industry through the lens of technology. Join host Dat Huynh as he explores real estate as it evolves with changing times and economies. Discover how far building technology has come and how the built environment will continue to change as innovations advance.

Rosemary Feenan, Head of Research at QuadReal and Dr. Tim Moonen of The Business of Cities tackle a really big topic: Global Cities. Join host Dat Huynh for an exploration of what constitutes a global city and why these metropolitan areas attract real estate investment. Find out our experts’ best guesses on which cities are next in line for global status and how strategies may change in light of the worldwide pandemic.