Office Design+Build in Canada
Office Design+Build in Canada: Space Planning, feco Modular Walls, and Installation Under One Contract
For business owners, commercial tenants, and landlords who want a complete office fit-out without coordinating a separate architect, designer, and contractor. One partner. One contract. One accountable result.​
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What Is Office Design+Build?
The conventional approach to an office fit-out involves three separate contracts and three separate relationships: an architect or designer produces drawings, a general contractor bids on the construction, and the partition supplier is a
sub-contractor three relationships removed from anyone with actual accountability.
When the acoustic performance does not match the specification, or the installation runs two weeks over schedule, or the change order arrives after the walls are already up — nobody owns the problem. The architect points to the contractor.
The contractor points to the supplier.
Design+Build is a different model. Selectta holds a single contract covering space planning, system specification, product supply, and installation from first consultation to handover. One team. One schedule. One point of contact when something needs to change.
Design+Build does not cost more. It eliminates the coordination failures, change orders,
and accountability gaps that make the conventional model cost more.
What Selectta's Design+Build Service Covers
Included in Every Design+Build Engagement
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Space planning and layout design. We assess your floor plate, your headcount, your acoustic requirements, and your workflow to produce a layout that works — not just one that looks good in a rendering.
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System specification. We specify the correct feco configuration for each zone — glass where transparency is required, solid where acoustic separation is critical, acoustic elements where open-plan zoning is needed.
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Product supply. All feco components are sourced and supplied by Selectta directly — glass panels, solid walls, acoustic elements, doors, and hardware. No third-party sourcing, no substitutions.
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Installation management. Trained feco installation teams execute on-site. We coordinate with building management, manage access scheduling, and interface with any other trades on the project.
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Post-installation support. We walk through the completed installation with you, confirm performance against specification, and are your single point of contact for any post-handover queries.
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What Is Not Included​
Selectta's Design+Build scope covers the modular wall system and its installation. Base building mechanical and electrical, flooring, ceilings (unless integrated with the wall system), and furniture are typically contracted separately. We will advise on coordination requirements during the scoping call and flag anything that needs a parallel trade engagement.
How a Selectta Design+Build Project Works
Step 1: Free Consultation (30 Minutes)
We discuss your space, your timeline, your acoustic requirements, and your budget range. You leave with a clear understanding of whether the feco modular system is the right solution for your project — and whether Selectta is the right partner. No commitment required.
Step 2: Site Review and Layout Proposal
We visit the space (or review drawings remotely), assess the base building conditions, and produce a layout proposal with system specification. You receive a clear scope document, a system configuration outline, and a project estimate — before any contract is signed.
Step 3: Specification and Contract
We finalize the system configuration, acoustic specification targets, finish selections, and project timeline. The contract covers the complete scope from supply through installation. No phased contracts, no open-ended pricing.
Step 4: Supply and Installation
feco components are ordered from the factory, imported, and delivered to site on a coordinated schedule. Our installation team executes on-site — typically 3-7 business days for a 1,000 sq ft installation, depending on configuration complexity. No drywall dust. No extended finishing trades. No painting delays.
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Step 5: Handover and Support
We complete a formal walkthrough, confirm the installation meets specification, and hand over any documentation required for building permits, LEED submissions, or future reconfiguration planning. We remain your contact for any post-handover requirements.
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Typical project timeline: Consultation to handover in 6-12 weeks for most commercial office projects. Timelines vary based on project scope, factory lead time, and site access scheduling. Confirmed during the scoping stage.
Built on the feco Platform
Every Selectta Design+Build project is delivered using the feco modular wall platform — a German-engineered system with over 70 years of development history and certified acoustic performance data from independent test laboratories.
Unlike drywall construction, feco systems are designed to be reconfigured without demolition. The walls you install today can be relocated when your team restructures, your headcount changes, or your lease requires a different layout. The system retains value across the full building lifecycle rather than being written off on the first reconfiguration cycle.
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Up to 52 dB Rw,P Acoustic Performance
Certified by independent German test laboratories. Specified for boardrooms, HR offices, executive suites, and any space where acoustic privacy is a professional requirement.
30-50% Faster Than Drywall
No wet trades. No curing delays. No painting. A 1,000 sq ft installation typically completes in 3-7 business days — a fraction of the time required for equivalent drywall construction.
Reconfigure Without Rebuilding
Layout changes disassemble and reinstall rather than demolish and rebuild. Zero construction waste. Days of disruption instead of weeks.
Is Design+Build Right for Your Project?
Selectta's Design+Build service is suited to specific project types. Here is where it fits and where it does not.
Business Owners and SMB Tenants
You are fitting out a new lease or renovating an existing space. You do not have a retained architect or interior designer and do not want to manage the coordination of separate design, construction, and supply contracts. You want a fixed scope, a clear timeline, and one person to call. This is the core Design+Build use case.
Commercial Landlords and Property Owners
You are fitting out a space for a tenant, upgrading common areas, or repositioning older office stock to attract premium tenants. You need a fast, high-quality result that adds asset value without the waste and disruption of conventional construction. Modular systems also reduce reinstatement costs when tenants turn over.
Companies Planning Ahead for Change
You are on a long lease and know your team size or structure will change before it expires. You want a fit-out that can adapt — not one you will have to demolish and rebuild in three years. Design+Build with a modular system builds reconfiguration capability into the project from day one.
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If you already have an architect or designer on the project: Selectta's primary service is specification support, supply, and installation for design professionals — not a replacement for the design team. Visit our systems page or contact us about working alongside your architect.
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Start Your Design+Build Project
If you are planning an office fit-out in Toronto, Halifax, or another Canadian market and want to understand whether Design+Build is the right delivery model for your project, the first step is a free 30-minute consultation.
We will review your space, your timeline, and your requirements — and give you a clear picture of scope, system options, and estimated budget before any commitment is required.