10/05/2026
General Contracting or Design-Build, what's the difference?
With General Contracting, the design comes first, usually from the client's own architect, and we build to those finished drawings. It's a strong fit for clients who already have a design team in place, like HUB by Conwest Developments in Port Coquitlam, where we self-performed the full concrete tilt-up build from approved plans.
With Design-Build, we're involved from the start, working alongside the design team to align budget, timeline, and constructability early. It's often the better fit for complex builds, especially when tenant improvements or manufacturing-specific needs come into play.
Neither is better, it depends on what the project needs. That's why we offer both.