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Doors open
on opening day.

Commercial build-outs and tenant fit-ups across Edmonton — delivered on the schedule your lease, your landlord, and your launch demand.

6wks
Typical Fit-Up Turnaround
100%
Permitted & Inspected
1PM
Single Project Lead
24hr
Quote Turnaround
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01 —The Approach

Built for businesses
on a clock.

Commercial tenants don't have the luxury of slow-rolled timelines. Lease commencement dates, landlord deadlines, equipment deliveries, and staff start dates all converge on the same calendar — and a missed week of construction can mean a missed month of revenue.

BZM specializes in tenant fit-ups and leasehold improvements that hit their dates. We coordinate with landlords, base-building managers, mechanical engineers, and trades — so you can stay focused on your launch instead of chasing contractors.

From a 1,200 sq/ft retail bay to a 5,000 sq/ft medical clinic, every BZM commercial build comes with a single project manager, a written critical-path schedule, and a clear scope you can hand to your landlord and your accountant.

02 —Sectors We Serve

Every commercial
tenant has its own rules.

Each sector comes with its own permitting nuances, mechanical requirements, and inspection demands. Here's where we work — and what we know about each.

01 / Retail

Retail Build-Outs

Storefronts, boutiques, showrooms, and pop-ups. Open shells transformed into branded, code-compliant retail spaces ready for opening day.

Storefronts POS Lighting
02 / Office

Office Fit-Ups

Open floor plans, private offices, meeting rooms, kitchenettes, and reception areas — designed for the way modern teams actually work.

Open Plan Glass Walls A/V Ready
03 / Food & Beverage

Restaurants & Cafés

Commercial kitchens, hood systems, dining rooms, and bar build-outs. Health Authority, gas, and ventilation compliance handled.

Hood Systems Health Auth. Cold Storage
04 / Fitness

Fitness Studios

Gyms, yoga and pilates studios, spin rooms, and martial arts spaces. Reinforced floors, mirror walls, sound treatment, and showers.

Sound Damping Showers Lockers
05 / Medical

Medical & Dental

Clinics, dental offices, physio, chiropractic, and specialty practices. Plumbing, sterilization, lead-lined rooms, and accessibility built in.

Treatment Rooms Sterilization Accessibility
06 / Service

Service Businesses

Salons, spas, barber shops, repair shops, and professional offices. Plumbing-heavy fit-ups with the right ventilation and finishes.

Wash Stations Ventilation Reception
03 —Why Tenants Hire BZM

Four reasons
commercial clients come back.

01.
— Schedule

Critical-path scheduling.

Every commercial project gets a written week-by-week schedule with milestones, inspection dates, and dependency tracking. You'll always know what's happening, what's next, and what's at risk.

02.
— Coordination

Landlord-friendly workflow.

We coordinate with property managers, base-building engineers, and trade approvals — so your landlord stays informed without you having to be the messenger.

03.
— Permits

Permits, drawings, inspections.

Full-service handling of building permits, mechanical/electrical/plumbing approvals, occupancy permits, and Health Authority sign-offs where applicable. We pull it, schedule it, pass it.

04.
— Accountability

One project lead, start to keys.

You'll have one dedicated point of contact from the first walkthrough to the final inspection. No "I'll have to ask the team" — the person you're talking to is running your project.

04 —The Turnaround

Six weeks
from walk-through to keys.

A typical 1,500 – 3,000 sq/ft commercial fit-up takes about six weeks from the day we start on site. Here's what each week looks like — and what we're delivering.

Week 01

Demo & Layout

Existing fit-out removed. New floor plan marked. Site secured and protected.

Week 02

Rough-In

Plumbing, electrical, HVAC rough-in. First-stage inspections scheduled.

Week 03

Framing & Drywall

Walls framed, partitions in, drywall hung, mudded, sanded.

Week 04

Finishes

Paint, flooring, tile, ceiling tiles, doors, trim, millwork.

Week 05

Mechanical Trim

Lighting, plumbing fixtures, electrical devices, HVAC commissioning.

Week 06

Final & Hand-Off

Final inspection, occupancy permit, deficiency punch, keys to tenant.

05 —What You Get

Every BZM commercial build
comes with all of this.

Not optional add-ons. Not premium tiers. Standard on every leasehold improvement we deliver.

Written Critical-Path Schedule

Week-by-week milestones from day one to occupancy.

Single Project Manager

One contact from quote to keys. No handoffs, no telephone games.

Full Permitting & Drawings

Architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing — pulled, scheduled, passed.

Landlord Coordination

Direct communication with property managers and base-building teams.

Weekly Status Updates

Monday email summary: what shipped last week, what's happening this week, any risks.

Written Workmanship Warranty

In your hand at hand-off. Covers labour and installation in writing.

Occupancy Permit Delivery

We don't leave until the city says you can open the doors.

Closeout Document Package

As-built drawings, warranties, manuals, and inspection certificates — bundled and handed over.

06 —Common Questions

What tenants
ask before they sign.

— 01 How fast can you start?
From signed contract and approved permits, we can typically be on site within one to two weeks. The biggest variable is permit approval timeline at the City of Edmonton, which we manage end-to-end. If you're on a hard lease commencement date, tell us early — we'll back-plan from your deadline.
— 02 Do you work with my landlord?
Yes, and we prefer it that way. We coordinate directly with property managers and base-building engineers on tenant improvement allowances (TIA), build-out scope approval, after-hours work coordination, and base-building utility tie-ins — so you don't have to be the middleman.
— 03 Can you work with my architect or designer?
Of course. If you've already got architectural and engineered drawings, we'll quote and build to spec. If you haven't, we can connect you with commercial designers we've worked with for years — or work with whoever you've engaged.
— 04 What about Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA)?
If your lease includes a TIA, we'll work with your landlord to align our scope and invoicing with how the TIA is structured — fixed allowance, reimbursement-based, or direct-pay. Our quotes are line-itemed so any TIA reconciliation is straightforward.
— 05 Do you do after-hours or weekend work?
Yes — for retail centres, multi-tenant buildings, and tenant improvements where adjacent businesses need to keep operating, we can schedule overnight or weekend work. It costs more, but if your timeline or building rules require it, we make it happen.
— 06 What size projects do you take on?
Most BZM commercial fit-ups range from 1,000 to 5,000 square feet — though we've taken on smaller and larger. If you're not sure whether your project is a good fit, just ask. We'll be honest about whether we're the right team for the scope.

On a deadline?
Let's talk this week.

Free walkthrough, written quote inside 24 hours, and a critical-path schedule before you sign. We don't waste tenants' time.

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