Making a strong first impression
Lobbies depend on materials, lighting and proportion. Feature walls, stone or tile, wood panelling, custom reception desks and statement ceilings are common. These finishes show every flaw, so tight workmanship is important.
Our carpentry and millwork crews build desks, wall panels and built-ins, and our drywall and ceiling crews prepare clean surfaces for high-quality finishes.
Lighting, security and signage
Good lighting sets the mood and helps people find their way. Our Master Electrician-led crew installs feature fixtures, controls and emergency lighting, working from the design intent with the finished ceiling in view.
Lobbies are also a control point. Our low voltage team installs card access, intercoms, cameras and alarms. We can supply and install digital signage and wayfinding as part of our turn-key services.
Working in a live building
Most lobby renovations happen while tenants use the building. Entrances stay open, elevators run and deliveries continue. We plan temporary entries, protected paths, dust control and after-hours work for noisy tasks.
Our Director of Health & Safety, Ghilda Gaber, leads safety planning to protect staff, tenants and visitors during the work.
What to plan for
Accessibility upgrades, such as doors, ramps and counters, are often part of a lobby project and are subject to the Alberta Building Code. Long-lead materials, such as stone, glass and custom lighting, should be ordered early.
Winter matters in Alberta. Entry vestibules, floor finishes and mats are chosen for slush, salt and heavy foot traffic, and mechanical heating at entries is coordinated with our HVAC crew.
Supporting the rest of the building
A new lobby has to connect with the building around it. We check how the design affects fire separations, exits, elevators and mechanical rooms, and adjust the plan before construction rather than during it.
After completion, our building maintenance service can keep the lobby looking good, from lighting to hardware to floor care.