Offices
Open plan, private offices, meeting rooms and reception.
Design, permits and construction with one team
Fit-ups often slow down in the gaps: between the designer and the contractor, or between the drawings and the permit. We close those gaps by doing all three. Our design team lays out the space, we prepare the permit application, and we build it, with one project lead from the first visit to handover.
Choose the contract that suits you: one fixed price for the job, or construction management where you see every trade price and keep control of the budget. Already have drawings from your own designer? We'll price and build from them.
We also manage commercial property, so landlord approvals, base-building rules and tenant improvement allowances are familiar ground.
Current project
Liberty Tax, 55 Waterford Green
Upcoming · permit stageA franchise office fit-up for Unit B9, delivered under a fixed-fee commercial construction management agreement.
- UnitB9, 55 Waterford Green
- Size1,345.5 SF
- DrawingsIssued for construction, July 2026
- PermitApplied for, September 2026
We've also prepared a schematic plan and preliminary budget for a property manager readying an office unit for lease.
Before you sign a lease
The walk-through is most useful before the lease is final. It gives you real numbers to bring to the conversation with your landlord.
The allowance
Many landlords contribute toward improvements. A ballpark budget shows how far an allowance will go and what's left for you to cover.
The landlord's work
We check what the space already has, such as heating and cooling, electrical capacity, washrooms and sprinklers, so you know what still needs to be added.
The existing space
A unit that looks ready can still need permits, code upgrades or new services for your use. We'll tell you what applies.
This is construction advice, not legal advice. Your lawyer or broker should review the lease itself.
Spaces we fit up
From a small office to a full restaurant. If your use is changing, for example from retail to clinic, we handle the change-of-use permit too.
Clinics and medical
Exam rooms, plumbing and accessibility.
Retail
Storefront, display areas and stockroom.
Franchises
Built to your brand standard.
Restaurants and cafés
Kitchen, ventilation, washrooms and seating.
Light industrial
Warehouse offices, shop space and change of use.
From walk-through to opening day
- 1
Walk-through
We visit the space. Budget, timeline and permit list follow within three business days.
- 2
Design
We draw the space, or build from your designer's drawings.
- 3
Permits
We apply for the building permit and coordinate landlord approvals.
- 4
Construction
Fixed price or construction management, on a CCDC contract.
- 5
Handover
Final inspections and the occupancy permit. Ready to open.
Common questions
Who pays for the fit-up: me or the landlord?
Usually both, in a split set by the lease. Landlords often contribute a tenant improvement allowance and the tenant covers the rest. A ballpark budget before you sign helps you negotiate from real numbers.
Do I need a building permit?
Almost always, for new walls, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, or a change in how the space is used. Commercial alterations in Winnipeg also need a Commercial Alteration Design Summary with the application. We handle both.
How long does a fit-up take?
It depends on the size of the space, the permit and long-lead equipment. Your walk-through summary includes a timeline to opening for your space.
Can you work in a building that's still open?
Yes. We schedule noisy work, shutdowns and deliveries with the landlord and neighbouring tenants.
I manage a building. Can you price a vacant unit?
Yes. A schematic plan and preliminary budget help you market the unit and set the allowance with real numbers.
Book your free fit-up walk-through
Tell us about the space. We'll reply within one business day to arrange a visit. Within three business days of the walk-through, you'll receive:
- A ballpark budget for your fit-up
- A timeline to opening
- The permits your space and use will need
Prefer to talk?1-204-259-9658