Real Estate and Construction
Canada’s real estate and construction sector is dynamic and demanding. Set yourself apart with innovative business strategies, efficient operations and a tax plan that takes you from where you are to where you want to be.
Our Commitment to the Real Estate and Construction Industry
Success in the real estate and construction industry means setting yourself apart to create something truly unique. As one of the fastest-growing firms in Canada, we understand what it takes to not only grow your business, but to structure it effectively for the long term. We also know that a one size fits all approach doesn’t work and unique collaborative approach ensures you are always part of the solution. Together, building plans that will allow your business to stand above the rest.
With expertise in markets throughout Canada, we’ve worked with some of the nation’s most recognized developers. We continue to invest our time and resources into building teams and services that are specifically designed to help the real estate and construction industry thrive.
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Manage your business finances anytime, anywhere
The busy construction and real estate industry will keep you on the go. Find out how ease can help simplify your bookkeeping solutions, so you spend less time behind a desk and more time focusing on what really matters.
Real Estate and Construction Newsletter
Receive the latest tax, regulatory, and business information and how it relates to your industry.
Real Estate and Construction Industry Involvement and Support
We are proud supporters of various initiatives and organizations that promote Canada’s real estate and construction industries.
BOMA Digital Transformation Guide 2024
Discover the latest trends and challenges in digital transformation with the real estate and construction industry. Our 2024 guide breaks down what you need to know about what digital transformation entails, why it matters to your business, and how you can get started on your journey — regardless of your budget or readiness.
Unlock your transformation opportunities
How do your digital transformation efforts stack up against your real estate industry peers? Self-assess your organization’s strengths with our Digital Maturity Health Check to identify potential opportunities ahead of connecting with an advisor.
Performance Benchmarking Calculator Tool
Performance benchmarks can help you identify opportunities to bring your company on par with and ahead of other businesses in your industry or sector. By assessing what the industry is doing successfully and your areas for improvement, you can develop an action plan to boost performance, improve returns, and increase customer retention.
Take your first steps to get ahead of the curve. Use our Performance Benchmarking Calculator Tool to understand how you measure against the competition.
Insights
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Performance
October 01, 2024
2024 RealREIT Conference: Optimism, opportunities, and ongoing challenges
The 2024 RealREIT Conference reveals insights into market trends, invest opportunities, and strategies for navigating challenges in the Canadian REIT sector.
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Progress
September 25, 2024
Choosing the right talent: A guide to employee ownership and profit sharing plans
Boost business growth and employee loyalty with a well-structured ownership or profit-sharing plan that aligns with your goals and rewards top talent.
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Performance
August 19, 2024
Five tips to help measure the performance of your construction business
How can your construction company remain competitive in an uncertain landscape? Monitoring five key areas can help you understand and improve its performance.
Contact our Real Estate and Construction Team
Lee Thiessen MBA
Vice President, Real Estate and Construction
Lee is the Vice President of MNP’s Real Estate and Construction Services team. Based in Calgary, Lee provides clients with strategic insights and advice as he helps them navigate their real estate challenges and achieve their short- and long-term goals. As a seasoned commercial realty professional, he works closely with leading public realty firms, emerging private firms and high-net-worth real estate professionals. He also oversees and grows MNP’s significant position within this Canadian market segment.
Lee is highly experienced in both realty taxes and valuation as well as commercial real estate consulting. Prior to joining MNP, he was a senior partner and leader of the national realty tax consulting service line at a Big Four consulting firm, as well as an executive vice-president for a global commercial real estate consulting firm in Toronto.
Lee holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in corporate finance from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Calgary. He is a BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) Canada board member and was a long-term board member of a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange.