Alex Bruvels, Partner, Capital Markets & Securities, McMillan LLP Canada, with its rapidly growth population, is attracting the interest of investors and private capital from various global regions. Canada’s overall population recently exceeded California's. ...
Podcasts
Welcome to SHURE in your Ears, the official podcast series of The SHURE Initiative.
The Student Housing and University Real Estate Initiative is an international membership, data analytics and content source for planners in university real estate and student housing with the mission to improve student lives and enhance the built environment in university neighbourhoods.
SHURE IN YOUR EARS Episode #6: Appliances Matter
Jim Estill, President & CEO, Danby Appliances Property managers and operators fully recognize the value of resilient and energy-efficient appliances. It's not much fun when air conditioners stop working on the hottest summer day or when a heating system breaks at...
Episode #5: Geothermal Technology 101 for Building Owners
While humans have been using geothermal heating and cooling since the Paleolithic era, it has only recently gained popularity and acceptance as a cleaner energy source that can reduce traditional costs by 20% or more. Over the next 30 minutes, you will hear Jimmy...
Episode #4: The Evolution of Post-Secondary Institutions
The SHURE Initiative interviewed Fred Pierce, President and CEO of Pierce Education Properties, commonly known as PEP, a leading U.S. student housing investment and operating company. In addition to his real estate investment and development company, Mr. Pierce is...
Episode #3: Development Has No Value Unless It Supports the University’s Community
Presented by Danica Djurkovic, Vice President – Campus Planning and Facilities, British Columbia Institute of Technology in Canada Ms. Djurkovic will raise the following important themes related to the improvement of real estate strategy on campus: * What defines...
SHURE IN YOUR EARS Episode #1: The New Paradigm in Real Estate
Presented by Andrew Drexler of First National Financial in Canada Often described as one of the most trusted individuals in a dynamic industry, Andrew Drexler's clients seek him out not only for financing solutions but also for his depth of knowledge and experience....
Episode #2: The Global Factors at Play in Student Accommodation
Presented by James Hunt of Global Student Accommodation Mr. James Hunt, Global Head of Real Estate, Global Student Accommodation leads the global real estate team and is responsible for the expansion of its real estate portfolio through the acquisition of development...