
(39) Ontario’s Permitting Problem: 440 Municipalities, No Shared System - Arash Shahi - Landlogic
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In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, Payam speaks with Arash Shahi, PhD, P Eng, PMP, and CEO of Land Logic, about Real Estate Innovation. Arash shares his impressive journey in the real estate sector, spanning over 20 years, and discusses his pivotal role in innovations such as the ACO Innovation Lab and One Ontario. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of digitizing the Ontario Building Code, the need for standardized data exchange in real estate, and the future impact of AI on the industry. They further discuss how municipalities and the private sector must adapt to this evolving landscape, as well as the critical role of leadership and public-private partnerships. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of real estate development and the transformative role of technology.
- Real Estate Innovation
- Digitizing the Ontario Building Code
- The Need for Centralized Permitting Systems
- The Imperative for Digitization in Real Estate
- Building Land Logic: Data Exchange as Infrastructure
- Why AI Will Reshape Real Estate Decisioning
- The Municipal Challenge & Opportunity
- Challenges in BIM Adoption
- What Real Estate Professionals Should Watch
- AI’s Impact on Jobs and Industry
- Opportunities in Construction Tech
LandLogic is led by an elite management team with deep expertise across the architectural, engineering, construction, real estate and academic sectors.
Our leaders include top innovators in construction and development, experts in AEC software sales, and seasoned strategists in global marketing. Specialists with robust backgrounds in complex financial landscapes and cutting-edge technologies like GIS and geomatics guide financial and technical strategies. With a proven track record in transforming organizational engagement and elevating brand experiences, our marketing and creative leaders ensure LandLogic remains at the forefront of industry advancements. This formidable team positions LandLogic to drive innovation and leadership in land data insights.
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