Before any shovel hits the ground, every successful real estate project must pass a critical yet often misunderstood stage known as pre-construction due diligence. This is where developers, planners, and consultants identify and mitigate risks that can derail projects long before construction begins. Yet one of the most underestimated forms of risk management is community…
Land development public relations consultants face one of the toughest communication challenges in real estate. That’s building trust between developers, councils, and communities during rezoning and pre-construction phases. Every rezoning project carries reputational and financial risk. A poorly managed consultation can delay approvals, draw public backlash, or even derail a project entirely. Traditional spreadsheets, email…
Rezoning can transform a property’s potential but in cities like Burnaby, it’s also a high-stakes political and community process. Developers often face unexpected council rejections after investing heavily in planning, design, and consultation. Many of these denials have less to do with the technical merits of a project and more to do with public engagement,…
When a developer, planner, or municipality prepares to bring a rezoning application to council, there’s one document that determines whether the process feels transparent or contentious. This document is the Rezoning Engagement Report. This report is the evidence of how well the community was heard. It documents public sentiment, summarizes engagement metrics, visualizes geographic participation,…
Every development project—whether residential, commercial, or mixed-use—faces the same pivotal challenge: earning public and municipal support before a single foundation is poured. For developers on Vancouver Island, where community consultation and environmental impact shape every planning decision, PR consulting and engagement strategy are as vital as architectural drawings. Success depends on demonstrating transparency, responsiveness, and…
Rezoning is one of the most pivotal stages in a real estate project’s lifecycle — where vision meets public scrutiny. Whether it’s a high-rise in downtown Victoria, a mixed-use infill in Nanaimo, or a master-planned community in Langford, local support and council confidence can determine a project’s success long before construction begins. For many developers,…
Modern marketing teams juggle endless moving parts — photographers, designers, ad platforms, sign installers, and analytics dashboards. It’s no wonder campaigns feel fragmented and time-consuming. FolioProjects solves that chaos by uniting your print, digital, and vendor workflows inside a single platform built for real-time visibility. Whether you manage real estate listings, event promotions, or community…
Property managers, developers, and asset owners are under growing pressure to prove that they are listening, engaging, and reporting on their work. Tenants want better communication, residents want fewer surprises, and owners or lenders want evidence that projects are being managed responsibly. Most organizations respond by hiring staff for newsletters, surveys, or community relations —…
Hiring the right project management company can be the deciding factor between a project that delivers measurable results and one that misses deadlines, exceeds budgets, or fails to meet expectations. Whether you work in construction, energy, events, hospitality, or government, the decision requires careful evaluation. This guide outlines how to select a partner who understands…
Property management software can make or break your operations. For years, Yardi has been the industry standard for large portfolios and institutional landlords. But more and more property managers — especially small to mid-sized firms — are switching to Buildium for its simplicity, cost savings, and faster onboarding. However, moving from Yardi to Buildium isn’t…