Building to the Highest Standards in the Industry
Commercial Development
Constructing Tomorrows Buildings Today
If you’re an owner, project manager, architect or designer that wants an ultra-efficient, well-managed turnkey building solution you need look no further than OakWood Commercial Services. From initial financing to closeout the OakWood Team will take care of every aspect of your construction project and give you a high quality, timely, solution that’s on-budget guaranteed.
We can also work with your architects or designers as a build partner you can trust for an amazing building that’s constructed to master builder standards.
OakWood’s one-stop commercial solution includes:
Turnkey Services
Includes financing, finding properties, site plan approval, architectural design, planning and construction management
One Point of Accountability
We take full responsibility for every aspect and total project delivery
Advanced Construction Techniques
Proprietary construction specific CRM to keep your project on schedule and budget
LEED Benchmark
High performance, energy efficient buildings that cost less to operate
All work is done by specialized OakWood approved trade professionals. Work and materials are backed by an industry leading warranty.
“Even in good economic times, financing can be challenging. OakWood can assist by introducing qualified clients to our financial and investor network, helping them secure the capital needed to move forward with a new kitchen, home renovation, custom home, or investment income property project more quickly.”
John Liptak, President & CEO OakWood
Over 65 Years of Construction Experience
A fourth generation, family-run business with deep roots in the Ottawa construction industry, OakWood has earned a reputation for quality and reliability that’s second to none. We start with LEED Silver certification and have the in-house expertise to earn credits for LEED Gold or LEED Platinum depending on your goals.
Our services include the restoration and renovation of existing buildings and the Design & Build of new multi-floor, energy-efficient buildings including:
Commercial offices
Condominiums
Retail buildings
Church (restoration, additions, construction)
Multi-unit townhomes
Retirement facilities
Heritage Buildings
Boutique hotels
Industrial & manufacturing facilities
Embassies (renovations, new building)
Office and Store fit-up
Combinations of 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 up to 100 unit buildings
“I’m very impressed with the ATG building and OakWood’s project management capabilities. Whenever I get approached by a construction client who needs a turnkey Design & Build solution, OakWood will for sure be top of mind.”
Hugues Boulerice
Directeur principal, Acquisition | Senior Account Manager, Acquisition, BDC
Turnkey Commercial Services
OakWood’s comprehensive range of commercial services span every step in your building project. From initial site location and preparation to providing a custom design for your location, material selection through our award winning Design Centre, and all onsite construction using the best trade professionals in the City with exceptional project management.
Our comprehensive turnkey commercial services include:
Site Acquisition & Prep:
Find, evaluate, and prepare the project site.
Regulatory Compliance:
Manage inspections, labor requirements, and engineering documents.
Concept Design:
Develop a tailored design to meet your needs.
Fixed-Price Budgeting:
Establish a clear investment plan based on your design.
Real-Time Cost Updates:
Provide live pricing with proprietary software.
Material Selection:
Assist with choosing products and materials.
Project Management:
Oversee scheduling, field management, and coordination.
Expert Construction:
Ensure exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
After-Sales Support:
Offer excellent warranty services w to address any issues promptly.
Designed-by-Budget ensures “no surprises”
The OakWood Team doesn’t start with your design. We start with your investment level and provide a Design & Build solution tailored to your budget. We call it Designed-by-Budget. This is how we reduce or eliminate the need for costly and time consuming design revisions that often result from a design first approach—a beautiful concept, that is prohibitively expensive to build.
Many contractors promise a commercial project that will be “on-budget” and “well-managed”. Can they deliver?
OakWood starts with your investment level and looks at your project holistically to ensure our design is buildable within your budget and timeline.
Also, with OakWood, you get a complete team that works seamlessly to plan and build your new state-of-the-art, tech savvy, environmentally friendly building. Every team needs a Quarterback. And you get the best: a seasoned Project Manager who provides one-point-of-contact and one point of accountability from the start of construction to finish.
Technology is also a big reason we can assure you the very best planning and project management capabilities in the City—and a project that is on-budget. Our Commercial Services are supported by our proprietary, state-of-the-art CRM systems and processes that include:
Regular meetings with our Production Manager—to give you one point of contact and timely updates
Schedules are updated every day using advanced CRM cloud-based systems
Providing you with a 24-hour emergency phone number
Specialized in-house experts to support each step including Project Consultants, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Materials Selection Coordinators, Estimators, Schedulers, Quantity Surveyors and in-office Project Managers
Our Project Managers are equipped with tablets and leading-edge cloud-based software for production to ensure high-touch, real-time communication through the construction phase
Secure access to the OakWood VIP Client Portal with real-time updates and all documentation on your building project
Unlocking Your Project’s Potential with a Feasibility Analysis
Comprehensive Evaluation for Complex Projects
Get a clear, unbiased evaluation of your project’s viability through OakWood’s Feasibility Analysis – an essential service for complex or large commercial building projects. Whether you’re concerned about viability, design options, or navigating city regulations, this assessment is your key to success.
Tailored Recommendations for Your Commercial Project
Our team of experts conducts a meticulous evaluation, considering technical, resource, and financial factors. Based on this comprehensive analysis, we provide tailored recommendations specific to your commercial project. Investing in a feasibility analysis is a strategic decision, allowing you to mitigate risks, determine the project’s value, and ensure it aligns with your available resources and time frame.
Proceed With Confidence
Proceed with unwavering confidence, as OakWood’s Feasibility Analysis unveils the true potential of your project —evaluating its structural, financial, and functional feasibility while adhering to all city and provincial guidelines. We identify any potential roadblocks that could hinder your progress and present viable solutions, empowering you to move forward with certainty.
Master Planning: A guide for future growth
If your building is part of a broader initiative, OakWood can work with you to develop a conceptual framework to guide future growth, investment, and development. Our master planning will connect your current building project to other planned initiatives in your environment including extensions, buildings, housing, transportation, community initiatives and more.
OakWood provides innovative master planning services to ensure your building is developed in the context of future and long-term factors. These can include your own building and business vision as well as future development plans that are expected at or in the vicinity of your site’s location. For example, other buildings, transportation services, recreation facilities, housing and other assets that may influence design and plan considerations today.
If your building is the first step in the development of a larger facility or campus, OakWood’s Master Planning services will be invaluable. A Master Planning initiative is necessarily comprehensive and includes engaging you, your staff, and other stakeholders in a process to confirm your vision in the context of a dynamic landscape.
Innovative, high-performance solutions that can lower your operating costs
OakWood specializes in high performance design and build projects that take advantage of the most innovative materials, products, construction techniques, and technologies in four fast changing areas of building construction: energy efficiency, Smart Technology and building automation, healthy living and work environments, and sustainable, green building practices that demonstrate environmental leadership.
A more energy-efficient building with a healthier work or living environment can distinguish your building and result in greater productivity with lower operating costs
Choose the most innovative products available for residential and commercial construction projects
All products have been thoroughly researched, tested, and validated to ensure they deliver the benefits promised by manufacturers
Material selection is conveniently through the award-winning OakWood Design Centre to provide an inspirational one-stop-facility that is unique in North America
Energy efficiency
OakWood can provide recommendations on energy reducing options all the way to net-zero building which can produce as much energy as it uses.
Techniques include: improving the building envelope to ensure a high R-value, solar panels, geothermal saving up to 70% in heading mode and up to 50% in cooling mode, lighting solutions, tankless water heater, Energy Star™ appliances and many others
Technology enablement
Take advantage of the Internet of Things to connect to, automate, or control anything from any location on the planet: smart hubs, remote control switches, home alarms and sensors, smart door locks, security cameras, appliances, and more
The Healthy Building
We can recommend design elements and non-toxic building materials to eliminate irritants and create an overall healthier environment.
Options include materials that don’t emit toxic gases and are mold resistant, bio-based insulation, incorporating passive solar and quiet energy efficient hydronic (radiant) heating systems, heat and energy recovery ventilators and other solutions
Eco-friendly
We can help you build as green as you want—while practicing the most eco-friendly construction methods in the industry.
Options include products that use reclaimed lumber, recycled plastic, recycled glass or natural products such as bamboo, cork, linoleum, energy saving strategies including low flow faucets and toilets, tankless water heaters, LED lights, rainwater collection and management, and many others
The OakWood-PCL Advantage
In 2018 OakWood forged a partnership with PCL, a group of general contracting construction companies with diverse operations across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Australia. Our partnership enables OakWood to take on broader roles on more complex, large-scale construction projects. This includes designer-builder, general contractor or construction manager for significant commercial projects that must meet special government compliance requirements or specialized heavy industrial construction standards.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Let’s Build Something Beautiful
Start your journey with OakWood today and experience our award-winning Design & Build services.