Toronto & the Greater Toronto Area
Commercial
HVAC
design build
One team from design to commissioning.
One point of accountability.
Kontrol Buildings delivers commercial HVAC design-build projects in Toronto and the GTA for property managers, building owners and facility teams. We coordinate planning, design, permits, incentives, installation and commissioning under one agreement.
For property managers, building owners and facility teams.
maintenance & service
support
and commissioning
Why design-build
One team
from concept
to completion.
When design and installation are handled by separate parties, gaps appear between the drawings and the work on site. Those gaps become change orders, delays and difficult conversations with owners and boards.
With design-build, the people who plan the system are accountable for installing and commissioning it. Equipment selection, access, permits and incentives are considered early, before the budget is set.
Whether you are replacing a plant, upgrading ventilation or fitting out new space, you get one scope, one schedule and one team to deal with.
See what design-build includesA process built for complex projects
Know what is being built.
Know who is accountable.
We work with you and your partners from the earliest planning stage through installation, commissioning and handover.
Planning & design management
Requirements, equipment selection and system design developed with you, with professional engineering coordinated where required.
Permits & incentives
Permit applications and coordination managed for you, and incentive and funding applications prepared before equipment is ordered.
Site & access planning
Crane lifts, shutdowns, site access and occupant communication coordinated around how your building operates.
Installation & commissioning
Installation managed by our team, with systems commissioned, verified and documented before handover.
Commercial HVAC projects we design and build
- Rooftop unit replacements
- Boiler plant upgrades
- Chiller & cooling tower projects
- Make-up air & ventilation
- Hydronic systems & pumps
- Fan coil & heat pump systems
- Tenant fit-out HVAC
- Controls integration
Our technicians are TSSA licensed, G1/G2 gas fitter certified, 313A refrigeration mechanic licensed, A2L refrigerant certified and Local 787 certified. Learn more about Kontrol Buildings. Working toward energy or emissions targets? See our sustainability services.
Built around the people you serve
One building or a portfolio.
A project plan that fits.
Your building type, occupancy and operating hours shape how we design the system, schedule the work and coordinate access.
Property managers
& condominium boards
Clear scopes, capital planning support and documentation you can take to owners and boards.
Retirement homes
& care facilities
Projects planned to protect resident comfort and keep building operations running throughout the work.
Class A & B office,
medical & retail
Design and installation coordinated around tenants, business hours and fit-out schedules.
Industrial buildings
& warehouses
Building HVAC projects coordinated with your facility team and operating schedule.
A team behind every project
One agreement.
One point of contact.
Single accountability
The team that designs the system installs and commissions it, so there is no gap between the plan and the result.
Coordinated schedule
Design, permits, procurement and installation planned together, with updates you can share with tenants, residents and owners.
Records you can use
Commissioning results and equipment details documented at handover and carried into your maintenance program.
Getting started
A clear path from concept to completion.
Tell us about the project
Share your building, your equipment and what you want to achieve. We review the site and your priorities.
Review the design & proposal
See the system design, scope, schedule, pricing and potential incentives before you commit.
Build, commission & hand over
We manage the installation, commission the system and document everything for ongoing maintenance.
Your questions, answered
Commercial HVAC
design build FAQs.
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What is HVAC design-build?
Design-build is a project delivery method where one company is responsible for both designing and installing the HVAC system. It brings planning, design, permits, installation and commissioning under one agreement and one point of contact.
How is design-build different from design-bid-build?
With design-bid-build, a design is completed first and then tendered to contractors. With design-build, the installing contractor is involved from the start, so equipment selection, access, schedule and cost are considered together. That typically means fewer gaps between the design and the work on site.
Do you handle permits and engineering?
Yes. We manage permit applications and coordination, and coordinate professional engineering where the project requires it.
Can you help with incentives and funding?
Yes. We review potential incentives while the design is developed and help prepare funding applications. Many Ontario programs require pre-approval before installation, so this is done before equipment is ordered. See our Ontario HVAC incentives guide.
Can you complete projects in occupied buildings?
Yes. We plan shutdowns, crane lifts and access around occupancy and operating hours, and coordinate with your team on tenant and resident communication.
Resources for property managers
Make a more informed decision.
Start with your building
Planning a commercial
HVAC project?
Let’s review your building, your goals and your timeline.
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