A podcast discussing the multifaceted process of property development.
The most frustrating part of your project maybe currently growing on the site.
life is about finding ways to get repetitions in. If you want to learn and grow, you need reps.
When planning a development project consider the best use of the property and the future use plan of your local government
Even if your municipality doesn’t have one... being a good neighbor and keeping the job site neat and well maintained will pay off in the long run.
As you are being instructed in a new skill, find someone to share your newly acquired learnings with.
Know what you are looking for before asking a question
Frameworks allow benchmarks to be determined. This gives a more honest look at what you like and don’t like than sheer interpretation in the moment
Sometimes there are additional jurisdictional bodies you need to gain approval from. Make sure you consider it before applications are made.
One of the little surprises of the construction process...
Income helpers can help your qualify for a mortgage, so do your homework ahead of time.
Once the application is submitted to the city you wait here are A couple productive tips to pass the time
Appearances are important. How you present yourself with your project documents is really important.
A quick overview of adding a structural plan set to your application package
Dreaming about starting a project. I really like creative small architecture
The Application package must include these five pages. site, elevation, floor , cross section and details.
It was a busy Friday at work and forgot to press the publish button.
On a rainy day... I try and discuss rapport building with the staff
Using an unfamiliar process like a renovation or building. to build your personal skills and confidence
Audio quality is low. Back fresh from TO... Toronto, Ontario for those outside of Canada.
A look at how to address zoning regulations that may not be obvious
I compare the building process to my new practice of yoga
Understanding when people can’t help you and how to work around it.
A review of how all the pieces of the “Study” section of the STAG model inform the next stage. “Teach”
Things to think about as you are about to tear a house down..
When you are considering where you fit on the property lifecycle start at the neighbors
When considering what you can do with your property your real have 5 choices..
To protect yourself from the assholes of the industry, learn the basics.
What attitude do you need to bring to the table when dealing with the city
Don’t let zoning set backs become a project setback...
A look at some of the restraints zoning can provide. Creativity is born out of restriction
When first looking at your properties zoning parameter ensure the use fits
After my cursory mentioning of the importance of a title search, I have it an episode
This was not a good walk. People everywhere distracted from my message
I discuss the study that is required at the start of building project.
welcome to Wood Concrete Glass where I take on the challenge of deconstructing the construction process
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