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Retail

Convenience Store Construction

Convenience stores are small, busy and open long hours. HSM builds them with its own crews so work is done quickly, with as little disruption to trade as possible.

Convenience Store Construction

Small footprint, many systems

A convenience store packs coolers, a counter, food service, washrooms, storage and often a fuel or lottery component into a compact space. Every square foot has a job, and the layout has to allow staff to see the whole store.

Our Master Electrician-led crew installs power for coolers, lighting, signage and checkout equipment, while our mechanical team handles HVAC and plumbing.

Security and safety

Long hours and cash handling make security a priority. Our low voltage team installs cameras, alarms, access control and sometimes panic systems. Good sight lines, bright lighting and a strong back room all support safety.

Our Director of Health & Safety, Ghilda Gaber, leads safety on our sites, which matters when a store remains partly open.

Convenience Store 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.

Durable finishes

Floors, walls, counters and doors take heavy use. Hard-wearing flooring, cleanable wall surfaces and sturdy hardware keep upkeep costs down. Our carpenters build counters and shelving to fit the space.

Entrances in Alberta face salt, slush and cold. A proper vestibule, mats and heating at the door protect both customers and floors.

Working around trading hours

Many owners cannot close for long. We often phase work, run overnight shifts for noisy tasks and keep the store partly open. Because most trades are our own, we can adjust daily.

Refrigeration changes are planned with suppliers so stock is protected.

Plan ahead

Signage, canopy work and any site changes may need municipal permits. We prepare drawings and coordinate with the municipality, and our building maintenance service is available once the store is open.

For owners with more than one site, a repeatable design and one contractor can save time on each build. We can adapt a standard layout to each location while keeping fixtures, finishes and systems consistent across stores.

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.