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Modular, Mass Timber and the Low-Carbon Future of Construction, with Ryan Zizzo, Founder and CEO of Mantle Developments
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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate.
Recorded live at the Toronto Land Development Forum, in this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk sit down with Ryan Zizzo, Founder and CEO of Mantle Developments, to explore actionable strategies for sustainable construction in Canada. From mass timber and modular housing to innovative low-carbon materials, Ryan offers insights into future-proofing developments while boosting profitability. The conversation covers financing green building projects, aligning with European sustainability standards, and leveraging new programs like CMHC’s modular mortgage insurance. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or policymaker, this episode delivers practical guidance on transforming sustainability from a buzzword into measurable, climate-resilient outcomes in real estate.
What you will learn:
- How to achieve 10-30% carbon reduction in concrete construction
- Why mass timber construction can reduce project timelines by up to one year
- The business case for low-carbon materials and how European markets are leading the sustainability charge
- How modular construction is transforming workforce diversity
- Why CMHC’s new modular mortgage insurance program could revolutionize financing
- How manufacturers can optimize their supply chains for carbon reduction
- The impact of green building standards and their role in sustainable development
- Why focusing on carbon metrics creates clearer pathways to improvement
- How developers can future-proof their projects through climate resilience
- The role of government procurement in driving sustainable construction innovation
Ryan Zizzo is the Founder and CEO of Mantle Developments, with over 15 years of experience in sustainability, embodied carbon, life cycle assessment, and climate resilience. A 2024 Canada’s Clean50 Award winner, Ryan has shaped embodied-carbon regulation in Canadian construction. He has taught graduate courses at Toronto Metropolitan University and Finland’s Metropolia University, and is committed to advancing net-zero, climate-resilient infrastructure. His work bridges industry and academia to deliver future-proof, low-carbon development solutions that go beyond energy efficiency.
The post Modular, Mass Timber and the Low-Carbon Future of Construction, with Ryan Zizzo, Founder and CEO of Mantle Developments appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.
336 episodes
Manage episode 494520733 series 1221153
Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate.
Recorded live at the Toronto Land Development Forum, in this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk sit down with Ryan Zizzo, Founder and CEO of Mantle Developments, to explore actionable strategies for sustainable construction in Canada. From mass timber and modular housing to innovative low-carbon materials, Ryan offers insights into future-proofing developments while boosting profitability. The conversation covers financing green building projects, aligning with European sustainability standards, and leveraging new programs like CMHC’s modular mortgage insurance. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or policymaker, this episode delivers practical guidance on transforming sustainability from a buzzword into measurable, climate-resilient outcomes in real estate.
What you will learn:
- How to achieve 10-30% carbon reduction in concrete construction
- Why mass timber construction can reduce project timelines by up to one year
- The business case for low-carbon materials and how European markets are leading the sustainability charge
- How modular construction is transforming workforce diversity
- Why CMHC’s new modular mortgage insurance program could revolutionize financing
- How manufacturers can optimize their supply chains for carbon reduction
- The impact of green building standards and their role in sustainable development
- Why focusing on carbon metrics creates clearer pathways to improvement
- How developers can future-proof their projects through climate resilience
- The role of government procurement in driving sustainable construction innovation
Ryan Zizzo is the Founder and CEO of Mantle Developments, with over 15 years of experience in sustainability, embodied carbon, life cycle assessment, and climate resilience. A 2024 Canada’s Clean50 Award winner, Ryan has shaped embodied-carbon regulation in Canadian construction. He has taught graduate courses at Toronto Metropolitan University and Finland’s Metropolia University, and is committed to advancing net-zero, climate-resilient infrastructure. His work bridges industry and academia to deliver future-proof, low-carbon development solutions that go beyond energy efficiency.
The post Modular, Mass Timber and the Low-Carbon Future of Construction, with Ryan Zizzo, Founder and CEO of Mantle Developments appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.
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