Having the magic touch to develop industrial properties

Professional and Corporate
Written By Stuart McNish

Guest: Eric Aderneck (industrial lands specialist)

There are specialties in the real estate sector that are vitally important that virtually no one hears about unless you are deep into the business. Industrial lands are one such area and they require talent with extremely specific needs. Eric Aderneck’s career opened up a world of possibilities in the development of properties that meet the needs of light industrial businesses.

It’s a sector and job that has a dramatic impact on the development of communities and the businesses that they need to provide jobs and pay taxes. Navigating your way through the myriad rules and regulations to ensure the right properties are developed takes insight, patience and a diplomat’s touch in negotiation.

In this episode of Careers That Matter, Eric Adreneck takes us inside his career – a career that is making a difference.

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