Design intent matters
Flagships use custom fixtures, special materials and unusual geometry. Details that a standard store would simplify are the point here. The risk is that the design drifts as it moves through many subcontractors.
Using one team that self-performs carpentry, millwork, drywall, ceilings and paint keeps the intent clear. Our experience with specialty materials, as on our featured 40,000+ sq ft office project with suppliers such as Arktura, eurOptimum, FilzFelt, CGC and Xorel, carries over to retail.
Lighting and technology
Light shapes how the product looks. Flagships often use hundreds of fixtures, controls and scenes. Our Master Electrician-led crew installs and commissions the lighting and power, and coordinates with the millwork so fixtures land where the designers intended.
Our low voltage team handles AV, digital signage, security, cameras and network cabling. We can also install and support digital signage as part of our turn-key services.
Mechanical comfort for shoppers
Stores with large glass fronts, high ceilings and feature lighting create heat and drafts. Our HVAC crew designs zoning and air distribution around the real loads, so the store feels comfortable for shoppers and staff.
Entry vestibules and heating at doors help in Alberta winter.
Planning notes
Allow time for mock-ups and approvals of key finishes and fixtures. Brand teams often need design sign-off at several stages, so build those into the schedule. Long-lead materials, imported fixtures and custom glass should be ordered early.
We can plan phased openings or pop-up solutions if you need to trade during construction.
Phasing and risk
Flagships often need fixtures made off site, sometimes overseas. Late delivery is a common risk, so we plan installation sequences that allow the space to be completed in stages and reduce idle time.
We review the drawings for conflicts between lighting, ceilings, HVAC and millwork before building, which is easier when those trades are on the same team.