Toronto Under Construction

Episode 98 - Toronto Under Construction with Ben Myers from Bullpen Consulting

In Episode 98 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben goes solo with an unfiltered look at the state of the housing market. From shrinking unit sizes to investor pullback, shifting developer strategies, and the media’s misrepresentation of the industry, Ben calls out the narratives that need correcting, and urges industry leaders to step up and take control of the conversation.

*Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*

Episode 97 - Toronto Under Construction with Sarah Segal from Simplydbs, Jasmine Young from Zonda Urban, and Jane Renwick from RenwickCorp

In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben welcomes the first-ever all-female panel to the podcast: Sarah Segal (Simplydbs), Jasmine Young (Zonda Urban), and Jane Renwick (RenwickCorp). From shifting consumer expectations to urban planning bottlenecks, generational change, and leadership at the executive level, this conversation unpacks where the real estate industry is headed—and the women shaping its future.

*Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*

Episode 96 - Toronto Under Construction with Bob Blazevski from Blaze Urban, Sasha Cucuz from Greybrook Realty & Jake Cohen from The Daniels Corporation

In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by Bob Blazevski (Blaze Urban), Sasha Cucuz (Greybrook Realty), and Jake Cohen (The Daniels Corporation) for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of real estate development in the GTA. From the impacts of the 2025 federal budget to the shifting economics of condo and rental projects, they share candid insights into what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change. With perspectives from finance, development, and public-private partnerships, this episode unpacks the policy pressures, market trends, and industry pivots shaping housing in Toronto and beyond.

*Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*

Episode 95 - Toronto Under Construction with Eric Lascelles from RBC Asset Management, James Marple from TD Economics and Peter Norman from Altus Group

In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by three of Canada's top economists to break down the macroeconomic forces shaping the housing market in 2025 and beyond: Eric Lascelles (RBC Global Asset Management), James Marple (TD Economics), and Peter Norman (Altus Group). The conversation covers interest rate cuts, Canada’s economic slowdown, trade war fallout, household debt, and what lies ahead for jobs, construction, and consumer confidence.

*Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*

Episode 94 - Toronto Under Construction with Andy Brethour from PMA Brethour Realty, Riz Dhanji from RAD Marketing, and Debbie Cosic from In2ition Realty

In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by three of the GTA’s most influential names in real estate sales and marketing: Andy Brethour (PMA Brethour Realty), Riz Dhanji (RAD Marketing), and Debbie Cosic (In2ition Realty). The conversation covers the current downturn in the condo market, investor behaviour, affordability, and how sales strategies need to shift in a more end-user-driven market.

*Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*

Episode 93 - Toronto Under Construction with Henry Chung from First National, Jason Marks from Collecdev-Markee, and Mitch Abrahams from Benvenuto Group

In episode 93 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by three industry insiders to unpack how financing, data, and design innovation are shaping the future of Canadian housing. Henry Chung (First National), Jason Marks (Collecdev-Markee), and Mitch Abrahams (Benvenuto Group) bring candid insights on everything from CMHC's evolving financing programs to the new frontiers of missing middle housing, and what really keeps developers up at night in today’s market.

*Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*

Episode 92 - Toronto Under Constuction with Kathy Black from Fiera Real Estate and Geoff Matthews from Capital Developments

In episode 92 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by two seasoned development leaders to discuss what’s really happening in Canada’s housing market and how their firms are responding to current headwinds. Geoff Matthews (Senior VP, Capital Development) and Kathy Black (Head of Real Estate Development, Fiera Real Estate) break down how land owners, capital partners, and developers are adjusting to slower absorption, shifting risk appetites, and long-term bets on housing demand.

*Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*

Episode 91 - Toronto Under Construction with Matt Kingston from H&R REIT, Jeremiah Shamess from Colliers and Joshua Marlowe from Berkshire Axis

In episode 91 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by three commercial real estate experts to unpack the current market turbulence, and more importantly, where developers are heading next. Matt Kingston (VP, Asset Management at H&R REIT), Jeremiah Shamess (Executive Vice President, Colliers), and Joshua Marlowe (Principal, Berkshire Axis) dig into the shifting economics of purpose-built rentals, the long road of office repositioning, and the growing appeal of industrial development as the most resilient asset class in the country.

*Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*

Episode 90 - Toronto Under Construction with Gabriel Leung from Concord Adex, Derek Goring from Northcrest, and Anton Katipunan from RioCan

In Episode 90 of the Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers sits down with three major developers who are helping reshape how Toronto grows: Gabriel Leung of Concord Adex, Derek Goring of Northcrest, and Anton Katipunan of RioCan. From transforming airport runways into walkable communities to building Toronto’s most iconic mixed-use developments, the trio shares hard-earned insights into urban redevelopment, transit infrastructure, heritage challenges, and the realities of retail.

*Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*

Episode 89 - Toronto Under Construction with Paul Golini from Cardea Homes, Leith Moore from Assembly and Julie DiLorenzo from Mirabella Corp.

In Episode 89 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers is joined by three of the most candid and experienced voices in the development world: Paul Golini of Cardea, Leith Moore of Assembly, and Julie DiLorenzo of Mirabella. All three have held leadership roles at BILD and continue to advocate for better planning, faster approvals, and housing policies that actually work. This episode dives into six timely topics—from GTA application slowdowns to prefab innovation to the real cost of taxing investors.

*Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*