Tenant improvement projects across Alberta
Coordinated architectural, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and permit-ready documentation for commercial fit-outs, renovations and change-of-use projects.
01 / Tenant improvement design
A tenant improvement brings the client program, lease requirements, architectural layout and existing building services into one connected design. Coordinating them early reduces conflicts and gives the project team a clearer path toward municipal review and construction.
02 / Coordinated scope
The applicable scope depends on the existing shell, proposed use, tenant program, landlord criteria and available base-building services. Those conditions are reviewed before the required disciplines and deliverables are confirmed.
Partitions, rooms, circulation, millwork, equipment and service zones coordinated with the required building systems.
Heating, cooling, ventilation and exhaust coordinated around occupancy, equipment loads, room use and comfort needs.
Washrooms, sinks, water, drainage, hot water and equipment connections coordinated with the proposed use.
Lighting, receptacles, equipment, life-safety interfaces and service requirements coordinated with the architectural layout.
A coordinated documentation package developed to support applicable municipal review and construction planning.
03 / Empty space to permit-ready design
Start with the lease space, proposed use and available base-building information. Existing drawings, landlord criteria, equipment needs and service capacities help identify what must be assessed, upgraded and documented.
04 / Technical coordination
Each discipline should respond to the same layout, equipment, occupancy and existing-building conditions.
Outdoor air, distribution and applicable exhaust coordinated with the tenant layout and occupancy.
System selection and sizing developed around the space, occupancy and comfort criteria.
Washrooms, fixtures, water, drainage and equipment connections coordinated together.
Lighting, receptacles and equipment requirements aligned with activity and support spaces.
Rooms, circulation, support spaces, millwork and service zones organized into one plan.
Disciplines assembled into clear permit-ready and construction-focused information.
05 / Project path
A deliberate process keeps room requirements, existing conditions and engineering decisions visible as the project develops.
Review the address, lease documents, existing drawings, proposed use, equipment and available services.
Confirm architectural, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and structural requirements where applicable.
Align partitions, rooms, washrooms, equipment, millwork and service zones.
Develop mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural and other required design information.
Prepare coordinated drawings to support the applicable municipal review process.
Respond to applicable comments and clarify design intent during project delivery.
06 / Project types
4MS supports coordinated tenant improvement design for a range of commercial uses. The project scope is defined around the proposed operation, existing conditions and requirements of the applicable authority and landlord.
07 / Common questions
Share what you know about the lease space, proposed use and existing building. The required information and disciplines can then be defined clearly.
Useful starting information includes the address, existing drawings, proposed layout, intended use, equipment, washroom and service needs, and landlord or base-building information.
Yes. Existing conditions and base-building services can be reviewed against the proposed fit-out, equipment and occupancy.
4MS can coordinate architectural layouts and applicable building engineering disciplines through the qualified project professionals required for the scope.
The project team can prepare permit-ready documentation and provide support during applicable municipal review. Permit approval is determined by the authority having jurisdiction.
Yes. Available landlord information, base-building requirements and contractor input can be coordinated where relevant to the design.
Applicable review comments can be assessed and the project documentation revised where required by the agreed scope.
4MS supports projects in Calgary, Edmonton and communities throughout Alberta. Service coverage does not imply a physical office in every market.
