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    Density, Done Right

    Multiplex Construction

    Multi-family builds engineered for return and resilience.

    Multiplex Construction

    The Approach

    How we work.

    Multiplex projects sit at the intersection of design, finance and policy — and small mistakes compound fast. We bring the same craftsmanship as a custom home to a multi-unit setting, while staying laser-focused on the numbers that decide whether the project actually performs.

    The Process

    Step by step.

    Every multiplex construction engagement runs through the same four-stage rhythm — refined over two decades of builds.

    1. 01

      Strategic budget planning for ROI

      Every dollar in a multiplex either drives resale, sustains rental, or shows up as overhead. We help allocate the budget so the spend lands where it lifts marketability — and we're direct about which trade-offs save real money versus which ones cost more in the long run.

    2. 02

      Designing units with market appeal

      Layouts, soundproofing, energy performance, flexible floor plans — we design each unit so it competes today and ages well. The goal is consistent: quality of life for residents, durability for the asset, and saleability when the time comes.

    3. 03

      Timely project management

      Timing matters in development — finishing into the right market window can change the math entirely. We sequence the build against your goals and surface every change in real time through the client portal so decisions stay informed.

    4. 04

      Continuous communication and transparency

      Permitting status, inspection results, construction milestones — all of it lands in one shared view. You know what's happening, what's next, and what we need from you, with the team available for the harder conversations.

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    Planning

    Vision & Permitting

    Planning

    Every build starts with clarity. We translate intent into permit-ready drawings, navigating zoning, feasibility and budgeting before a single shovel touches the ground.

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    Custom Homes

    Bespoke Builds

    Custom Homes

    From foundation to finishing carpentry — homes designed and built around how you actually live, made with materials chosen to age beautifully.

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    Hillside Construction

    Slope, Soils & Views

    Hillside Construction

    Stepped foundations, geotechnical-driven retaining walls, hillside drainage, view-corridor bylaws — Burnaby's slope lots are where most builders lose money. We don't.

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    Whole-Home Renovation

    Renovate, Add or Rebuild

    Whole-Home Renovation

    Major renovations sit on a spectrum from cosmetic refresh to full structural overhaul. We help you find the right point on that spectrum, then build it.

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    Heritage Restoration

    Character, Preserved

    Heritage Restoration

    Original siding profiles, salvaged fir, restored windows, sympathetic additions — heritage and character home restoration done at builder pace, not museum pace.

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    Laneway & Coach Houses

    Secondary Dwellings, Done Right

    Laneway & Coach Houses

    Coach houses and laneway homes built with the same care as the main house — proper envelope, real kitchens, proper sound and fire separation between buildings.

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    Passive House & Step 5

    Highest-Performance Envelope

    Passive House & Step 5

    Step 5 envelopes, blower-door targets under 1.0 ACH₅₀, mineral-wool exteriors, heat-pump mechanical, HRV/ERV — high-performance homes built to certify, not just claim.

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    Kitchen Renovation

    Renovate — Kitchens

    Kitchen Renovation

    Refresh, reconfigure, or take walls down — we scope kitchen renovations honestly, then sequence them so you're not living without a sink longer than you have to.

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    Bathroom Renovation

    Renovate — Bathrooms

    Bathroom Renovation

    Tile, fixtures and finishes are the visible part. Waterproofing, ventilation and the plumbing routing under the floor are what decide whether the bathroom lasts.

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    Basement Renovation

    Renovate — Basements

    Basement Renovation

    Dampproofing, egress, mechanical, and an insulation strategy that actually works on a Burnaby slab. The cosmetic part is the easy part.

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    Additions

    Renovate — Add Space

    Additions

    Over-builds, rear extensions, second-storey adds — additions only work when the connection between new and existing is engineered, not improvised.

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    Exterior Envelope Renovation

    Renovate — Envelope

    Exterior Envelope Renovation

    Re-clad, retrofit a rainscreen, upgrade insulation, replace windows — envelope work is where most older Burnaby homes get a generation of life back.

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