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    Career Advice: Construction and Development Project Management

    Hello All, Seeking advice on the direction I should take towards developing a career in construction and development project management. I'd like to get on with a GC and eventually make my way into a project management role. I previously completed a B.Comm., majoring in Finance, then went on...
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    Afternoon in Downtown Detroit: Itinerary Suggestions?

    Definitely would check out the motor history, if I were to be visiting Detroit, lots of automotive history there.
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    Condo Renovations

    Speak to property manager about proposed changes, go over Bylaws and Declaration, request clarification on specific changes you might desire and be reasonably assured about what's allowable prior to making a purchase.
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    Pension funds swoop in on Toronto condo towers as rental market heats up

    Perhaps pension funds anticipate that we are moving in Germany's direction.
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    Should Sold Data be public?

    Can't someone order a title search on a property in Ontario?
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    Ontario Should Tax Foreign Purchases of Real Estate

    I think the supply side of the equation deserves consideration as well, zoning and land use bylaws need to change for developers to best maximize residential stock in metropolitan areas.
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    Exposed Concrete... how dusty will it get?

    Very dusty, more so when the material is agitated, a sealant can be used to prohibit dust. I am guessing that dust would be an issue for some, especially if they're asthmatic, silicate exposure is what worries me most about unsealed concrete.
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    Top five signs of a bad real estate agent

    I would say to thoroughly read CMHC reports and statistics, as well as MLS statistics, also would be good to stay in touch with appraisers and follow land use planning decisions. And to stand out, communicate, be able to communicate your marketing efforts and show that you are actually working...
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    Real estate agents - why do you do this?

    Maybe the intention is to market to the lowest common denominator? Otherwise, frankly, I think it's a matter of incompetence and carelessness.
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    Is my superintendent getting paid too much?

    A maintenance superintendent's role is more than trivial. I think the superintendent you want is an ethical, cost savvy and reliable one, who's good to manage subcontractors and overall able to address maintenance concerns proactively, that kind of superintendent can only be retained by decent...
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    Rooftop mechanicals

    Yes. Mechanical and electronics equipment uses up valuable floor area (just like elevator shafts), so while planned to allow for sufficient redundancy in the services they provide, a buildings mechanical and electronics equipment is situated in a way that minimizes the number of mechanical...
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    Which rust belt city do you like best or most like to visit?

    Pittsburgh seems to be revitalizing to a degree, where technology companies have been establishing offices and fostering startups in certain neighborhoods, but I still prefer Detroit. I love all of the automotive history there.
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    Former President Donald Trump's United States of America

    It would be great to see that we get our act together and start to export Oil & Gas to others. Too much money is being left on the table.
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    Taft Forward property management

    Thank you for the heads up.
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    Best Skyline Other Than Toronto In Canada

    Vancouver, love the mountain backdrop and views of the water.

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