The Construction Source

THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA staying on top of the trends as they are occurring,” Michael says. “We’re not building anything that’s obsolete by the time it’s constructed.” Michael also reiterates that Panattoni is a global company, and that comes with a lot of advantages. At the same time, they balance that internationality with a strong “local focus” in every market they work. When Carl expands into different regions, his priority is making sure that the teamon the ground has a strong understanding of their market and its intricacies, as well as strong relationships with local subcontractors and suppliers. In Canada, that team is led by Wade Dobbin and Andy Smele, who have more than 50 years of local experience in industrial real estate between them. “We’ve worked hard to build that reputation and foster those relationships,” he adds. “That’s been very beneficial.”