Margarita Perez

Margarita Perez, is a Senior Project Manager with the Region of Peel’s Housing Development team, where she leads the delivery of affordable and sustainable housing projects that support low-carbon and resilient communities. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master degree in construction management, and brings more than 30 years of experience in capital planning, design, and construction management. As municipalities address growing housing demand while advancing sustainability goals, successful delivery requires early collaboration, coordinated decision-making, and effective risk management. Using Peel Region’s nine-storey, net-zero Basswood Senior Residences as a case study, this session examines the project from the perspectives of the Region, architect, and contractor. Participants will learn how housing and net-zero objectives were balanced with budget, constructability, procurement, and schedule considerations. The session will explore how feasibility studies, pre-design p