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Automotive

Auto Showroom Construction

A showroom sells the vehicle before anyone sits in it. HSM builds display spaces with the lighting, glass and finishes that make the product look its best.

Auto Showroom Construction

Designed around the vehicle

Showroom floors must carry the weight of vehicles and handle moving cars in and out. Large overhead or sliding doors, level floors and smooth finishes are typical. Wide clear spans keep display areas flexible.

Lighting is a major part of the design. Lighting that is too harsh creates glare on paint, and lighting that is too dim hides detail. We work with designers to place fixtures that show curves and finishes properly.

Glass, finishes and feature walls

Large storefront glass is common in showrooms. It brings in light but also heat, so HVAC capacity matters. Our mechanical crew sizes and balances the systems for large glazed areas, including winter drafts at the entrance and summer heat gain.

Our interior systems team builds ceilings, feature walls and brand elements. Our carpenters and painters handle reception counters, display plinths and finish details. Specialty finishes and signage often come from the manufacturer, and we coordinate installation.

  • Lighting designed for paint finish
  • Large glazing and entrance doors
  • Feature walls and brand signage
  • Durable polished floors
Auto Showroom ConstructionPHASE 1Site and leasePHASE 2Design and engineeringPHASE 3BuildPHASE 4OperateBUILD: TRADES ON THE PROJECTElectricalMechanical / HVACPlumbingLow voltage / securityInterior systemsCarpentry / millworkPainting / finishesDoors / hardwareSELF-PERFORMED BY HSM CREWS ON THIS TYPE OF WORK
How HSM delivers this work. Highlighted trades are self-performed by our own crews.

Power and technology

Our electrical crew installs display lighting, power outlets for vehicle displays and interactive screens, plus electric vehicle chargers. Our low voltage team handles AV, networks and security cameras.

Planning the project

Showroom renovations often target a specific launch date, such as a new model release. We plan backward from that date and order long-lead items early. Our project managers keep you informed on progress and on what must be decided next.

Showrooms often change with each new model year or brand refresh. We can build with that in mind, using movable display elements, flexible lighting circuits and wall systems that are easy to update. Our trades work in-house, so a small refresh can be completed quickly, usually with less disruption than a full rebuild.

Start a project

Talk to us before you sign the lease.

One contract, our own electricians and mechanical crews, and a space that is ready on handover.