Core Development Group Bolsters Its In-House Construction Oversight with the Addition of Two New Executives

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Core Development Group announced the hiring of two executives that will lead the company’s in-house construction division. Paul Jardine, President and Joseph Grassia, Executive Vice President have been appointed to build out the division that provides stewardship, management and technical expertise throughout the acquisition, pre-construction and construction phases of Core’s mid-rise, high-rise and co-living portfolio.

New President of Construction, Paul Jardine, brings over 30 years of global construction experience to the company and holds professional designations with the Chartered Institute of Building, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. Jardine has worked for both builders and consulting firms throughout his career, bringing a wide set of knowledge and expertise to the job.

Joseph Grassia, hired as Executive Vice President of Construction, will add tremendous value to Core’s in-house construction division through his industry leading expertise of all project phases leading up to product delivery. Grassia has extensive experience working with some of the largest builders in the GTA. His 30-year construction and real estate development career includes experience in municipal and environmental engineering, land acquisition, municipal approvals and construction management in all residential sectors and mixed-use developments. His efforts will be focused on Core’s expanding mid-rise, high-rise condo and co-living portfolio.

“Strengthening our in-house construction expertise is of paramount importance to us as we continue to grow and acquire more assets,” said Corey Hawtin, Founder & CEO of Core Development Group. “With this move, we are stronger and more capable than ever and we look forward to continue building for the future,” added Hawtin.

Core is committed to the quality of the product it builds. The addition of Jardine and Grassia to the Core team assures high-quality production and efficient delivery remains an essential focus for the company’s future growth. This strategic move also creates cost efficiencies the company aims to pass on as savings to homeowners in future projects.

About Core Development Group

Core Development Group is a Toronto-based real estate development company that actively sources, develops and manages a wide range of real estate projects. The company takes a holistic approach to development and offers a comprehensive range of development and project management services on behalf of their private high net worth and institutional investment partners. Avanew, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Core Development Group, focuses on acquiring and developing alternative income generating residential assets. For more information, visit coredevelopment.ca.