School of Development 2016: Fundamentals of Real Estate

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Please contact Ginny at gnormandeau@udi.org to be put on the waitlist.

Join facilitator Michael von Hausen of MVH Urban Planning and Design and UDI's experienced faculty members for an intense two-day course with small-group classroom exercises based on real life scenarios.



You will leave with a solid understanding of the development process -- starting with acquisitions, and ending with construction -- and meet many new industry colleagues.

This course is limited to just 48 coveted spots. Register early to secure your seat and learn from the best in the business!





Featured Faculty Speakers:

ACQUISITIONS: Tim Grant - Vice President,  PCI Developments Corp.

Tim coordinates PCI’s acquisition, development partnership and asset management programs. Prior to joining PCI, Tim worked at international real estate brokerage and accounting firms, specializing in investment. Tim is currently a Director with Catalyst Community Developments Society and on the Urban Development Institute’s (UDI) U40 Committee.

APPROVALS: Blaire Chisholm - Vice President, Brook Pooni Associates

Blaire manages many of the firm’s most complex projects, specializing in sustainability and project management. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, her experience included working with environmental non-governmental organizations, research and policy consultancies, and architectural and planning firms across Canada. Blaire holds a Master's Degree in Urban Planning from McGill University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation and Resource Management from the University of Alberta. She is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. 

FINANCE: Alex Henderson - Vice President, Co-Investment, Grosvenor Americas

Alex Henderson is Vice President, Co-Investment for Grosvenor Americas and is responsible for the Company's Structured Development Finance activities in Vancouver and Seattle. Alex joined Grosvenor in 2007 in London and spent four and a half years in Hong Kong as Senior Investment Manager before moving to Vancouver in 2014. He holds a Master of Science degree in Real Estate Investment Management from Oxford Brookes University and a Master of Arts degree from Edinburgh University. He is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.​

SALES & MARKETING: Manuela Mirecki - SVP, Marketing & Design, Ledingham McAllister

Manuela is a marketing professional with a business degree from Simon Fraser University and has over 20 years of experience working with leading real estate development companies throughout North America. She is responsible for the overall strategic planning and execution of all branding and marketing efforts of Ledingham McAllister communities and is also an accredited member of the Institute of Residential Marketing.

CONSTRUCTION: Robert Horvath - Vice President, Construction, Edgar Development

Robert Horvath is Vice President, Construction for Edgar Development Corp. he is responsible for all construction activities which currently includes work in British Columbia and Alberta. He is a graduate of the BCIT Building Technology Program and holds a Diploma in Business Finance and Investment Management.  Robert brings 24 years of construction management expertise to Edgar and is responsible for design, budgeting, scheduling and overall project success. His past projects include residential, hotel, commercial and institutional work with a total value of over $400 million.