URECC
2026
University of Guelph
UNDERGRADUATE rEAL eSTATE cASE cOMPETITION
About URECC
The University of Guelph’s Undergraduate Real Estate Case Competition (URECC) is a student led organization that began in 2015.
The competition is designed to challenge undergraduate students to collaborate with their team and prepare a full-scale development proposal on a site selected in Toronto/GTA.
URECC 2025 Winners
Vertex Group - Dalhousie University
The Real Challenge
Delegates are challenged to create an analysis that considers all aspects of development feasibility including market analysis, sustainability, physical constraints, financial viability and government regulation. Students will then proceed with a recommendation to the judges based on their analysis.
URECC provides students with a pragmatic learning opportunity not offered in the classroom. The case requirements challenge students to think beyond a theoretical perspective by providing an informed recommendation based on the research conducted and analysis completed. The case is released in February and students are given exactly one (1) month to complete their development and pitch amongst the turmoil of day-to-day academics in their semester.
Delegate Information Packages Sent
October
2025
Registration Closes
December 2025
Presentations, Case Competition Event & Conference
March
2026
November
2025
Registration Begins
February 2026
Case Released
Sponsors Announced
Timeline
URECC attracts students from across Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia representing their respective Business Schools or Real Estate Clubs. Our previous participants have included students from:
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
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Concordia University (John Molson School of Business)
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Cornell University (SC Johnson College of Business)
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Dalhousie University (Rowe School of Business)
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Ohio State University (Fisher College of Business)
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Queen’s University (Smith School of Business)
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Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
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Ryerson University (Ted Rogers School of Management)
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Western University (Ivey School of Business)
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University of British Columbia (Sauder School of Business)
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University of Calgary (Haskayne School of Business)
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University of Connecticut (UCONN School of Business)
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University of Guelph (Gordon S. Lang School of Business & Economics)
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University of Pennsylvania (The Wharton School)
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University of Texas-Austin (McCombs School of Business)
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University of Toronto (Rotman School of Management)
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University of Ottawa (Telfer School of Management)
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University of Vermont (Grossman School of Business)
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University of Waterloo (Conrad School of Entrepreneurship & Business)
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University of Wisconsin-Madison (Wisconsin School of Business)
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Wilfrid Laurier University (Lazaridis Business & Economics)
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York University (Schulich School of Business)
Delegates
Industry
2025 Keynote Speakers
Shane Cooney & Quinn Samardzic
We were pleased to welcome Shane Cooney, Senior Vice President of Development and Quinn Samardzic, Vice President of Marketing, at Mattamy Homes as our keynote speakers for the 2025 event. Shane and Quinn shared insights on real estate development, focusing on industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, offering valuable knowledge to both students and professionals in attendance.
2025 Final Judging Panel
Michael Egden
Senior Vice President, Investments
Starlight Investments
Michael Egden is currently the Senior Vice President of Investments at Starlight Investments. Starlight Investments is a leading North American real estate investment and asset management firm with a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties. With a focus on long-term value creation, Starlight manages over $35 billion in assets, including multi-family, retail, and mixed-use properties across Canada and the United States.
Kevin Radford
Partner, National Real Estate Advisory
Deloitte
Kevin Radford is a Partner at Deloitte, leading the National Real Estate Advisory Practice and Lead Client Service Partner for Central Agencies in the Government of Canada account. Kevin is responsible for the delivery of the entire suite of real property services to federal departments and agencies, the management of 17 engineering assets and the acquisition and disposal of federal real property. Deloitte is a global leader in professional services, providing comprehensive audit, tax, consulting, and advisory solutions to the real estate and construction industries.
Shane Cooney
Senior Vice President, Development
Mattamy Homes
Shane Cooney is currently the Senior Vice President of Development at GTA Urban, overseeing various stages of the development process including assessment, project visioning, scheduling, budgeting, stakeholder and partner relations, government interactions, design, planning, sustainability, engineering, and approvals. Mattamy Homes is North America's largest privately owned residential real estate developer and homebuilder, renowned for crafting vibrant communities and high-quality homes since 1978. Specializing in single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums, Mattamy operates across Canada and the United States with a commitment to innovative design, exceptional craftsmanship, and sustainable building practices.
2025 Sponsors
Title Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
