Density, Done Right
Multiplex Construction
Multi-family builds engineered for return and resilience.

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.
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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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Discuss your multiplex
A short conversation is the fastest way to understand whether Icon is the right partner for your project.