Commercial real estate is never the same; it is constantly changing and plays a crucial part in the operation of every company — especially how it affects the ability to retain and attract talent. I started in the business over 31 years ago, and in my career, I have learned that I truly love crafting creative solutions that solve my client’s needs, including leasing, sales, subleasing, and real estate consulting for the technology industries.
In 1994 I co-founded The High Technology Facilities Group, Vancouver’s only full-service tenant representation team to focus exclusively on serving BC’s technology sector. Over the last 30 years, the tech industry has exploded, and working alongside the companies that make Vancouver a leading North American tech city it is today, has been an incredible journey. My clients are passionate about their business and pull out all the stops when it comes to growing their teams. Finding commercial space for tech companies comes with unique challenges, and I get a real charge from sourcing and negotiating the perfect solutions that help my clients take their companies to the next level.
Outside of work, travelling is my passion – it gives me a break from the 24/7 “deal noodling” I do while in the city. Whether it’s hitting the slopes in Whistler, taking in art and architecture, racing my family up the Grouse Grind, or road-riding with my wife, having that “out of market” downtime helps me recharge and think creatively about the projects I have on the go.
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High Technology industry insights
Scoring Tech Talent 2024
Despite slower tech talent job growth last year, demand for highly skilled workers in cutting-edge sectors like artificial intelligence has increased.Download the the full report below to learn more.
Metro Vancouver Office Figures Q2 2024
Overall vacancy in Metro Vancouver rose 20 basis points to 9.7%, marking the 2nd consecutive quarterly increase
Metro Vancouver Office Figures Q1 2024
Market Highlights Metro Vancouver faces similar challenges to the national market: bifurcation between quality and commodity space, increasing capital costs for landlords in amenities and improvements, and a paused development cycle.
Vancouver Office Stats Q4 2023
Market HighlightsFollowing a period of significant development, the office pipeline is lightening, with some suburban projects on hold until economic uncertainty clears.