Podium Developments

We are happy to share that we have partnered with Outbuild as our scheduling tool for our active construction projects. Our construction team identified the need for a more efficient scheduling solution after facing constant challenges with Microsoft Project. As projects progressed, the increasing complexity of our schedules made them harder to manage and update. This turned maintaining our construction schedules into a tedious task for our project managers and forced our site team to start looking into other methods to create their lookahead. After thoroughly evaluating several scheduling tools, Outbuild stood out as the right solution to bridge the communication gap between our office and site teams. It has enabled us to transform our approach to schedule development and management, fostering a more collaborative environment. By incorporating feedback from our trade partners, we have improved our ability to adapt and adjust schedules in real-time, all while maintaining alignment with contract milestones and project deadlines. Today, our site teams are actively engaged in regular discussions with our trade partners and translating those conversations into actionable, trackable tasks within Outbuild. This shift in approach has not only enhanced communication but has also empowered our site teams to take greater ownership of task planning and execution. Congratulations to our Construction team for the successful rollout of Outbuild and for their continued efforts in exploring and implementing innovative solutions to improve their processes.

In partnership with Secure Capital Group, Blue Vista Capital Management, Vestcor, and OPTrust, Podium Developments is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest rental building, GEOcentral, located at 575 Princess Street in Kingston. Read the full press release for details.

Podium Developments and its partners are pleased to share that our latest development in Kingston, ON has achieved the CAGBC | Canada Green Building Council's Zero Carbon Design Certification. This is the City of Kingston's first residential Zero Carbon Design certified building and the third design-certified residential project in Ontario! 485 Albert St., known as GEOpark with the GEO community in Kingston, Ontario, is a six-storey residential development with 176 units and 150 square metres of prime at-grade corner retail. GEOpark contains unit types ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, suitable to accommodate young professionals, students, and families in the larger units. Building amenities include a fitness studio, combined lounge and dining room with full kitchen facilities, private and group study areas and meeting rooms, parcel storage, and a large rooftop terrace with space to relax and cook with friends, or be active with pickleball and a dog run. The all-electric building is designed with an efficient envelope that mitigates thermal bridging and a geo-exchange field connected to a Variable Refrigerant Flow system providing space heating and cooling, while CO2 air source heat pumps generate hot water. Low-carbon concrete has been procured to help reduce the embodied carbon of the structure and EV chargers are provided in the single level of below-grade parking. Resident move-in is scheduled for September 2025. Developer & Builder: Podium Developments Architect: ENFORM Architects Inc in Association with Lemay Interior Designer: Lemay Mechanical, Electrical & Energy Modelling Engineers: Introba Civil Engineer: Forefront Engineering Inc. Structural Engineer: RJC Engineers Landscape Architect: HKLA Commissioning Authority: Introba Property Manager: PeakMade Real Estate #ZeroCarbon #CAGBC #GeoExchange #GEOcommunities #Sustainability #BuiltWellBeWell

We were excited to see our very own Christian Huggett leading the conversation on Canada’s student housing at Bonard's recent event.    Engaging with industry experts and sharing innovative ideas helps us continually improve and redefine student living. Thank you to BONARD for hosting such an insightful session!

We are thrilled to see the remarkable growth in Kingston's housing market, which includes the development of purpose-built rental housing that can accommodate a significant student population. Podium Developments is proud to be part of this dynamic growth, providing premium amenities and sustainable apartment design that prioritizes resident well-being.    As we continue to expand in Kingston, we remain committed to increasing Kingston’s housing options and enhancing our contributions to the city's vibrant future. Let's keep building together! #KingstonHousing #PodiumDevelopments #BuiltWellBeWell

We’re #hiring a new Manager, Development + Assets to join our head office team! About PODIUM: Founded in 2004, Podium has a successful track record of developing, constructing, and asset managing award-winning multifamily buildings in Ontario. As a vertically integrated company, we benefit from the collaboration of industry professionals working together to find the sweet spots for quality, efficiency, and improvement. Our team is composed of diverse individuals who have excelled in their disciplines and have banded together to chase one objective, developing, building, and managing exceptional buildings and communities. #BuiltWellBeWell #JoinOurTeam

Podium Developments is honored to announce that it has officially been awarded Top Employer for Small-Medium-sized businesses (2024) for the 2nd year in a row!    This achievement is a testament to our dedication in providing a positive and enriching work environment and is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our team. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment.    Thank you to our amazing team for making Podium Developments a great place to work! #topSME #TopEmployers2024 #PodiumDevelopments #WorkplaceCulture 

Podium's two new managing directors!

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