Episodes
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Tree protection requirements
The most frustrating part of your project maybe currently growing on the site.
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Communication skills
All skills can be enhanced through the STAG model
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Get your reps in
life is about finding ways to get repetitions in. If you want to learn and grow, you need reps.
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Assessment of Future Use
When planning a development project consider the best use of the property and the future use plan of your local government
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Good neighbor policies
Even if your municipality doesn’t have one... being a good neighbor and keeping the job site neat and well maintained will pay off in the long run.
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Be taught, then teach
As you are being instructed in a new skill, find someone to share your newly acquired learnings with.
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teaching and asking good questions
Know what you are looking for before asking a question
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STAG model for skill acquisition
Frameworks allow benchmarks to be determined. This gives a more honest look at what you like and don’t like than sheer interpretation in the moment
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Getting third party agreement
Sometimes there are additional jurisdictional bodies you need to gain approval from. Make sure you consider it before applications are made.
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Asbestos removal
One of the little surprises of the construction process...
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Studios and accessory buildings
Build your own oasis in your backyard
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Jan 28 - suites.
Income helpers can help your qualify for a mortgage, so do your homework ahead of time.
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I’m back...
Hopefully I can catch a streak and get some consistent posts.
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My microphone hasn’t been working right
My apologies
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episode 27 - the waiting game
Once the application is submitted to the city you wait here are A couple productive tips to pass the time
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episode 26 - presenting your application
Appearances are important. How you present yourself with your project documents is really important.
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Episode 35 - build a plan set
The first build.... is the plan set
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episode 25- structural plan set
A quick overview of adding a structural plan set to your application package
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episode 24 - a dream project
Dreaming about starting a project. I really like creative small architecture
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episode 23 - the five main drawings
The Application package must include these five pages. site, elevation, floor , cross section and details.
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episode 22 - I forgot to publish
It was a busy Friday at work and forgot to press the publish button.
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Episode 21 - Building the application package
On a rainy day... I try and discuss rapport building with the staff
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Episode 20 - Developing the self, while developing a lot
Using an unfamiliar process like a renovation or building. to build your personal skills and confidence
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Episode 19 - back from vacation
Audio quality is low. Back fresh from TO... Toronto, Ontario for those outside of Canada.
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Episode 18 - Not in my front yard
A look at how to address zoning regulations that may not be obvious
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Episode 17 - The process of learning processes
I compare the building process to my new practice of yoga
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Episode 16 - dealing with people
Understanding when people can’t help you and how to work around it.
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Episode 15 - S - in review
A review of how all the pieces of the “Study” section of the STAG model inform the next stage. “Teach”
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Episode 14 - Demolition
Things to think about as you are about to tear a house down..
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Episode 13 - 5 available options and the neighbors
When you are considering where you fit on the property lifecycle start at the neighbors
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Episode 12 - 5 options in your Land
When considering what you can do with your property your real have 5 choices..
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Episode 11 - don’t get hustled
To protect yourself from the assholes of the industry, learn the basics.
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Episode 10 - dealing with city hall
What attitude do you need to bring to the table when dealing with the city
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Episode 9 - inspiration
Enjoy a trip to the art gallery for inspiration
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Episode 8 - potential setbacks
Don’t let zoning set backs become a project setback...
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Episode 7 - Density and Site coverage
A look at some of the restraints zoning can provide. Creativity is born out of restriction
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Episode 6 on the road
Talking about minor inspections
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Episode 5 - Zoning Use and Size
When first looking at your properties zoning parameter ensure the use fits
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Episode 4 - more on title.
After my cursory mentioning of the importance of a title search, I have it an episode
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Episode 3 - title search
This was not a good walk. People everywhere distracted from my message
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Episode 2 - the S... in the STAG model
I discuss the study that is required at the start of building project.
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Episode 1 - WCG Introduction
welcome to Wood Concrete Glass where I take on the challenge of deconstructing the construction process
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A podcast discussing the multifaceted process of property development.
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