New Commercial Construction
Ground-up commercial construction across Calgary — foundation to fit-up with one general contractor and one CCDC-2 contract.
500+
Documented Renovation Projects
25+
Qualified Trade Partners
$5M
Liability Insurance Coverage
New commercial builds need early coordination between owners, designers, engineers, trades, utilities, inspectors, and future operators. We help align drawings, budgets, schedules, site constraints, and finish packages before work begins.
Commercial buildings should support current operations and future changes. We plan circulation, service areas, infrastructure, maintenance access, and finish durability so the building works beyond the first opening date.
Commercial builders Calgary, commercial construction services, construction company Calgary, new commercial build Calgary, and commercial general contractor Calgary searches belong on a ground-up construction page because they involve site work, structure, envelope, utilities, occupancy, and long-term operations.
The most important decisions happen in preconstruction: building use, code path, site servicing, structural system, envelope performance, mechanical strategy, tenant flexibility, and finish standard.
Commercial buildings need flexibility after occupancy. We plan circulation, demising potential, maintenance access, washrooms, loading, service areas, technology, signage, and finish durability around future change.
Owners need more than a final invoice. Occupancy records, inspection sign-offs, warranties, equipment manuals, maintenance schedules, as-built information, and deficiency logs help the building operate after handover.
Searchers comparing Commercial construction Calgary need more than a sales pitch. They need a visible scope, cost logic, permit path, schedule, related services, and resource links before deciding who should visit the property.
Budgets vary by building type, site work, envelope, systems, and finish package
Planning and construction timelines vary widely; early preconstruction is essential
New commercial construction requires coordinated drawings, engineering, permits, inspections, utilities, and occupancy planning.
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We build for landlords, tenants, and owners across Calgary — clinics, offices, retail, restaurants, churches, and full new construction with CCDC-2 contracts and clear sign-offs.
Commercial remodels phased around active business hours, covering tenant improvements, retail fit-outs, and office upgrades without halting operations.
Office fit-outs covering partition walls, glazing, HVAC rebalancing, lighting circuits, and millwork, scheduled around staff and tenant occupancy.
Storefront build-outs covering fixtures, signage-ready electrical, lighting, and finish work, sequenced to meet City retail code before opening day.
Landlord-coordinated tenant improvements following CCDC-2 scope documents, lease-driven timelines, and inspection sign-offs before space handover.
Calgary clinic renovations with infection-control finishes, accessible clearances, zoning approvals, and inspection readiness before patient use.
Church renovations balance heritage building constraints with new additions, accessibility upgrades, commercial kitchens, and public washroom requirements.
Geotech, civil, structural, mechanical schematic — all coordinated before the dig. Pre-con risk surfaced early, not mid-build.
One CCDC contract, one PM, one schedule, one closeout. Owners and lenders deal with one point of contact.
We provide build-cost ranges early so your pro-forma is realistic. Soft-cost allowances, contingency benchmarks, and schedule lead times all transparent.
Air-barrier testing, vapour-barrier continuity, fire stopping — detailed for the inspector, not retrofitted after deficiencies.
Book a free on-site assessment. We reply within one business day with next steps, timeline, and a practical scope.
Six things separate a well-run Calgary renovation from a risky one: fixed pricing, trade scheduling, permits, warranties, project management, and site communication.
Quotes list rooms, systems, finishes, trades, timelines, and exclusions before any deposit is collected, once project scope is confirmed during assessment.
Carpenters, tilers, electricians, and plumbers all follow one project schedule from demolition through handover, not five separate calendars.
Building, plumbing, gas, and electrical permits are tracked with inspection dates, permit numbers, and closeout records.
Residential renovations include 2-year workmanship coverage, commercial tenant improvements include 1-year coverage, and new builds reference Alberta New Home Warranty 1/2/5/10 tiers.
One project manager owns assessment, quote, schedule, site updates, deficiencies, and the final walkthrough, a single contact for the life of the project.
Work areas get daily cleanup and weekly written updates with progress notes, photos, and next-stage decisions.
We serve inner-city, northwest, northeast, southwest, southeast, and surrounding Calgary communities with on-site assessments and local project planning.
We coordinate commercial permit requirements, inspections, landlord notes, and occupancy-related details before closeout.
Your new commercial construction project has one project lead, clear milestones, documented decisions, and written workmanship warranty support.
A quick behind-the-scenes look at how our team scopes, plans, and delivers Calgary renovation projects from on-site visit through final walkthrough.
The Calgary renovation process uses 3 documented steps: site assessment, fixed-price estimate, and construction handover.
Step 01
Measurements, photos, and constraint notes are collected during the Calgary property visit.
Step 02
Scopes, materials, allowances, and milestone payments are documented before the project deposit.
Step 03
Mobilization, demolition, rough-ins, finishes, and walkthrough records guide the renovation schedule.
Calgary renovation reviews show 6 project examples across kitchens, basements, bathrooms, full homes, flooring repairs, and secondary suites on Google, Yelp, Houzz, and Trustpilot labels.
“Communication was exceptional from day one. The team showed up on time every day and the finished kitchen is a dream.”
Sarah K., Calgary
“Communication was exceptional from day one. The team showed up on time every day and the finished kitchen is a dream.”
Sarah K., Calgary
Mount Royal homeowner
“We interviewed five contractors and chose this team because they listened. Best decision we made.”
Mark R., Calgary
Inglewood homeowner
“On time, on budget, no surprises. Our basement suite has been rented continuously since the day it was finished.”
Priya N., Calgary
Altadore homeowner
Calgary renovation insights cover 3 planning categories: structural review, moisture detection, and City of Calgary permit planning.
Commercial remodels phased around active business hours, covering tenant improvements, retail fit-outs, and office upgrades without halting operations.
View servicePre-construction planning covering budget development, procurement timelines, trade scheduling, and written site reporting from kickoff through closeout.
View serviceLandlord-coordinated tenant improvements following CCDC-2 scope documents, lease-driven timelines, and inspection sign-offs before space handover.
View serviceCalgary commercial new construction typically runs $250–$500 per square foot for cold-shell delivery, depending on use, structural complexity, and mechanical scope. Tenant-ready or turn-key deliveries add to the upper end. Restaurants, clinics, and other specialized uses can exceed this range.
Allow 6–12 months of pre-construction (geotech, civil, structural, permits) and 9–18 months of construction depending on size. Larger or more complex projects can extend further.
Yes — geotech coordination, civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical schematic design, traffic impact studies, and permit submission are all packaged under our pre-con scope.
CCDC-2 stipulated-price for owners with completed drawings; CCDC-14 design-build for developers who want one team from concept through occupancy. Cost-plus available for highly variable scope.
Yes — manufacturer warranties on building envelope (typically 10 years), 2-year workmanship on the build, and longer-tier structural coverage where applicable. Specific coverage is documented in the CCDC contract.
We plan residential and commercial renovations throughout Calgary. Primary service area: Calgary, AB.
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