Event Details

Technical Studies is one of nine courses within the RaD Management Program offered by UDI Capital Region. This course provides participants with a good understanding of the various consultants involved in the real estate development process and their role in signing off on projects. Led by industry leaders, this course covers a wide range of lenses through which the approval process is examined, including Geotechnics, Arboriculture, Heritage Consultation, Archaeology, Transportation, Architecture, Civil Engineering, and more!


Participants will gain insights into the importance of engaging consultants in these specialized fields to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices. They will learn about the specific requirements and considerations associated with each area of study.


Throughout the course, participants will explore strategies for effectively collaborating with consultants, managing their input, and integrating their recommendations into the development process. They will also gain an understanding of the potential challenges and opportunities that arise when working with multiple consultants.


By completing Technical Studies, participants will gain new knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of technical consultants in real estate development. This course equips learners to understand and address the requirements of various disciplines, ensuring a comprehensive and compliant approach to project approval.

Three 2-hour modules, held once a week online for three weeks


6 hours in-course time, 2 hours at-home project

Virtual Sessions

March 6, 2025

3:30-5:30 PM - Live Session


March 13, 2025

3:30-5:30 PM - Live Session


March 20, 2025

3:30-5:30 PM - Live Session


March 27, 2025

3:30-5:30 PM - Live Session


*Session recordings are available for those unable to join the live sessions. 

Speakers

  • Mark Holland (Partner at westplan consulting group)

    Mark Holland

    Partner at westplan consulting group

    https://www.westplanconsulting.ca/

    Mark Holland RPP FCIP (he/him) is a Principal at Westplan Consulting Group with over thirty years of experience in urban planning and landscape architecture. Mark offers a unique and effective combination of private and public sector skill sets to lead projects from early visioning to policy development, to design and approvals and from financing to construction. A commitment to relentless innovation has driven Mark to challenge and push past the norms in all aspects of his work. He has won numerous awards and is credited with many innovations in Canadian Planning including sustainable communities, Agricultural Urbanism, creating urban vitality through Urban Magnets and many other progressive concepts.

    ​Mark has also made significant contributions as a planning educator. He began as an instructor in the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in the early 2000s. Since then, Mark has been a frequent speaker on topics related to planning and sustainability at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University. Perhaps his greatest influence on planning education is the role he played in launching the Master of Community Planning degree at Vancouver Island University (VIU) in 2014. Ever since, he has played an instrumental role in the school, driven by a commitment to ensure that the next generation of planners is prepared to help communities create their future.

    Mark is a Registered Professional Planner with the Canadian Institute of Planners and was inducted into the College of Fellows in 2022.

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Tickets

RaD Program Course Seven - Member
Member Price CAD $395
RaD Program Course Seven - Non-Member
Standard Price CAD $550