{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Office Demand Is Returning in Montreal CRE | Avison Young\u2019s Patrick Laurin on Talent, Leadership and the Future of Work","description":"In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Patrick Laurin, Principal and President for Quebec at Avison Young, to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial real estate in Montreal. Patrick shares his journey from junior broker to leading Quebec operations at one of the world's largest brokerage firms and explains how leadership, culture, and collaboration shape high performing real estate teams. They explore the ongoing return to the office, the differences between public and private sector workplace strategies, and why companies are once again planning office space around peak occupancy. Patrick also shares insights on attracting and retaining top brokerage talent, the impact of rising construction costs on office decisions, and how AI is beginning to transform brokerage operations while raising new questions around data security. This conversation offers a behind the scenes look at leadership, market dynamics, and the future of work in Montreal\u2019s commercial real estate sector. &amp;nbsp; Topics and timestamps \ud83c\udfe2 Patrick Laurin\u2019s path into commercial real estate (00:01:03) \ud83d\udcc8 Building a career from junior broker to Quebec President (00:02:27) \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Montreal office market demand after the pandemic (00:05:49) \ud83c\udfe6 Why banks and private companies are pushing return to office (00:06:00) \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Government challenges with office space and hybrid work (00:07:03) \ud83d\udcca Why companies now plan office space around peak occupancy (00:13:25) \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc66 Working in a multi generational real estate business (00:15:14) \ud83e\udd1d How Avison Young attracts and retains top brokerage talent (00:19:06) \ud83e\udd16 AI tools and efficiency opportunities for commercial brokers (00:21:17) \ud83d\udd12 Data security risks and challenges with AI adoption (00:22:06) \ud83d\ude80 The future growth strategy for Avison Young in Montreal (00:24:16) &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd17Connect with Patrick Laurin \ud83d\udcbc LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/patricklaurin\/  \ud83c\udfe2 Avison Young: https:\/\/www.avisonyoung.com\/about&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc64Follow Axel Monsaingeon \ud83d\udcbc LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28\/ \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/axelmonsaingeon &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf10 Explore more resources \ud83d\udcca Market guides, data, and advertising opportunities: https:\/\/www.e5pace.com\/ ","author_name":"Espace Montr\u00e9al Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.e5pace.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40557715\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/395868\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40557715"}