Floors and structure
Heavy weights and impact need suitable flooring and, on upper floors, a structural check. Rubber and sprung floors protect the slab and reduce noise. Ask the landlord about floor loads early.
Mirrors, wall protection and storage for equipment should be planned into the design.
Ceiling height matters for jumping, climbing and group classes. Check clearance below ducts, sprinklers and lights.
Mirrors, wall padding and equipment anchors all need solid backing, which our framing crew installs before drywall.
Ventilation and cooling
Many people exercising generate heat, moisture and carbon dioxide. Fresh air rates and cooling capacity are significant. Poor ventilation leads to complaints and odours.
Our mechanical crew sizes and installs HVAC and controls for the real occupant load.
Humid air can damage finishes. Controls that raise ventilation when the room is full keep the space fresher and save energy.
Change rooms and plumbing
Showers, toilets, sinks, lockers and benches need space and plumbing capacity. Hot water demand peaks at certain times. Floor drains, waterproofing and slip-resistant finishes are important.
Our plumbers and interior systems crew build these rooms and coordinate with tile and fixtures.
Floor drains and waterproofing in showers deserve care, because leaks reach neighbouring units quickly.
Noise and neighbours
Music and impact noise travel through walls and floors. Sound-rated assemblies, floating floors and acoustic ceilings reduce complaints from neighbours and the landlord.
Sound control may be a lease condition.
Ask neighbouring tenants about their hours and sensitivities before you set your class schedule.
Power, security and technology
Treadmills and other equipment need circuits. Access control, cameras and member check-in systems are common. Our electrical and low voltage teams install power, lighting, sound and security together.
Include clear, durable signage for safety and wayfinding, along with an emergency plan staff can follow.
Questions we hear
Can I put a gym on an upper floor?
Possibly, but floor loading, noise and vibration need careful review.