{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way","title":"Commercial Construction Overview","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2741,"description":"Successful real estate developments are built long before construction begins.\nIn this special combined interview episode of the RMS Real Estate Development Podcast, Curtis Way is joined by three experienced construction professionals to discuss the realities of delivering successful projects in today's market. The first conversation features David Powick and Mike Fraser from RMS Group, focusing on multifamily construction. The second features Chris Fillmore, President of Fillmore Construction, sharing insights from more than three decades in commercial construction.\nTogether, they explore the challenges developers face throughout the construction process, from assembling the right consultant team and selecting qualified contractors to navigating permits, inspections, supply chain disruptions and labour shortages.\nThe discussion also examines the differences between construction management and fixed-price contracts, how experienced contractors help reduce project risk, and why communication, planning and strong relationships are critical to keeping projects on schedule and on budget.\nWhether you're building apartments, commercial developments or considering your first real estate project, this episode provides practical advice that can help you avoid costly mistakes and better understand the construction process from start to finish.\nIn this episode:\nBuilding the right consultant and construction team\nChoosing contractors and evaluating experience\nCommon construction challenges and how to solve them\nRenovation versus new construction\nManaging change orders and project delays\nBuilding permits, inspections and occupancy approvals\nSupply chain challenges and material availability\nLabour shortages and managing today's workforce\nConstruction management versus fixed-price contracts\nManaging project risk before construction begins\nWhy scheduling is one of the most valuable assets on any project\nHow owners should evaluate and qualify general contractors\nLegal...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5eQo2D8W4oiNbjFgdZuzA7bmPWTkQVpDlIUJAWJz9Ks/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YzYy/NjUxOTYwOTNmMThk/YzY5ZWE2MDA5YTNi/NDc3NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}