Lily Keser

Two industrial building professionals painting the floor of a warehouse

In Ontario, commercial renovation costs usually run $30–$300 per sq. ft., while high-end offices and specialized spaces (restaurants, medical clinics) can reach $500–$800+ per sq. ft. Budgets depend on use, location (Toronto costs more), and MEP upgrades, often 35%–40% of total costs.

Design-build is a project delivery method in which a single team handles both the design and construction of a commercial space under a single contract. Instead of hiring an architect and a contractor separately, you work with a single accountable party throughout the final build.