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Commercial Office Fit-Out in Canada: Modular Wall Systems, Acoustic Performance, and Single-Point Delivery for Canadian Commercial Projects
Selectta delivers commercial office fit-outs using the feco modular wall platform — the German-engineered system installed in the offices of Microsoft, Harvard University, and General Atlantic. Fast installation, certified acoustic performance, reconfigurable without demolition. One partner from space planning to handover.
A commercial office fit-out in Canada involves converting a base building shell or renovating an existing office into a functional, finished workplace. Selectta specialises in the wall system component of office fit-outs — supplying and installing feco modular glass, solid, and acoustic partition walls with certified acoustic performance to 52 dB Rw,P. Modular systems install 30-50% faster than drywall, reconfigure without demolition, and reduce construction waste to near zero. Cost ranges from approximately $80-$350 per square foot of wall installed depending on system type. Selectta serves Toronto, Halifax, and Canadian commercial markets.
A commercial office fit-out is the process of converting a base building space — a raw shell, a previous tenant's space, or an existing but inadequate office — into a functional, finished workplace configured to a specific organization's operational and aesthetic requirements. A fit-out typically covers partition walls, flooring, ceilings, lighting, mechanical and electrical services, and furniture. In Canadian commercial real estate, the fit-out is often funded partly or fully through a Tenant Improvement (TI) allowance negotiated with the landlord at the time of lease signing.
Category A Fit-Out
The landlord delivers the space with base building services in place — HVAC, electrical risers, fire protection, and a finished ceiling and floor. The space is functional but empty and undivided. Most Canadian commercial office leases begin at Category A.
Category B Fit-Out
The tenant installs everything required to make the space operational for their specific use — partition walls, interior lighting, flooring finishes, kitchens, meeting rooms, and technology infrastructure. Category B is the most common office fit-out scope. This is where Selectta's wall system work sits.
Category A+ Fit-Out
A hybrid model where the landlord pre-fits the space to a high-quality generic standard — partition walls, quality finishes, and functional infrastructure — to attract tenants who want a move-in-ready space. Landlords increasingly use modular wall systems for Category A+ fits because components are reconfigurable when tenants turn over.
The most expensive decision in an office fit-out is not which system you choose. It is choosing a system that needs to be demolished and rebuilt the next time your business changes.
Why Modular Systems Change the Economics of
an Office Fit-Out
The default assumption in Canadian commercial fit-outs is drywall. Metal stud, gypsum board, taped, finished, painted. It is familiar, it is available through any general contractor, and it is cheaper to install in isolation.
It is also permanent. Every time your team restructures, your headcount shifts, or your layout needs to change — the walls have to come down. Demolition, disposal, rebuild. The cost resets to zero. The disruption restarts. The construction waste goes to landfill.
Modular fit-outs with feco wall systems work differently. Here is where the economics change:
30-50% Faster Installation
feco systems are prefabricated in Germany and assembled on-site without wet trades. No drywall mud, no curing time, no painting. A 1,000 sq ft fit-out installs in 3-7 business days. The equivalent drywall fit-out takes 3-6 weeks. Faster access to your space means lower holding costs, less disruption, and an earlier return to operational capacity.
Reconfigure Without Rebuilding
A layout change in a feco modular fit-out means disassembling components and reinstalling them in the new configuration. No demolition, no waste, no rebuild cost. A 2,000-3,000 sq ft reconfiguration typically takes 2-5 business days and costs a fraction of a drywall demolition-rebuild. For any organization on a lease of 5+ years, one reconfiguration cycle typically covers the premium cost of the modular system over drywall.
Acoustic Performance You Can Specify
A feco modular fit-out delivers certified acoustic performance — Rw values from independent test laboratories, not manufacturer claims. Glass partition systems reach approximately 52 dB Rw,P in tested configurations. Solid modular walls provide full acoustic separation. You specify the number. The installation delivers it. Unlike drywall, where acoustic performance is site-dependent and frequently falls below specification due to installation variables, feco systems perform consistently because the critical perimeter details are engineered at the factory.
What Selectta Delivers in a Commercial Office Fit-Out
Selectta specialises in the wall system component of commercial office fit-outs — the design, supply, and installation of feco modular partition walls as part of a broader fit-out project. Depending on your project structure, Selectta can work as a nominated subcontractor to your architect and main contractor, or as the lead Design+Build partner for the wall system scope under a single contract.
Specification and Supply for Architect-Led Fit-Outs
Where an architect or interior designer is leading the fit-out, Selectta provides feco system specification support — CAD files, acoustic test data, NBS clauses, and RFI response — at no charge during the design phase. Selectta then supplies feco components and manages installation as a nominated subcontractor under the architect's direction.
Best for: Fit-outs above 5,000 sq ft with an active design team.
Design+Build for the Wall System Scope
Where the client does not have an architect, or where the architect is handling base building coordination but not the partition wall specification, Selectta delivers a full Design+Build scope: space planning for the partition layout, system specification, supply, and installation under one contract.
Best for: Fit-outs of 1,000-10,000 sq ft where the client wants single-point accountability for the wall system without retaining a separate architect.
Modular Upgrade of an Existing Drywall Fit-Out
For organizations with an existing office that needs acoustic improvement or layout reconfiguration, Selectta designs and installs feco partition systems that integrate with the existing base building. No full demolition required. The new modular system adds acoustic performance and reconfiguration capability to spaces that drywall cannot deliver.
Best for: Organizations in existing offices with acoustic problems or outdated layouts who cannot commit to a full strip-out renovation.
Landlord and Category A+ Fit-Outs
For landlords investing in a Category A+ fit-out to attract premium tenants, Selectta designs and installs a modular partition system that is reconfigurable between tenancies. When a tenant leaves, the walls can be reconfigured to suit the incoming tenant's layout without a full demolition and rebuild cycle. This reduces landlord reinstatement cost and shortens void periods.
Best for: Landlords fitting out 3,000-20,000+ sq ft commercial office spaces in competitive markets.
The feco Systems Available for Canadian Office Fit-Outs
Selectta supplies and installs four feco system types for Canadian office fit-outs. Each is certified to specific acoustic performance targets, available in configurations to suit different design intents, and engineered to be demountable and reconfigurable.
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Glass Partition Walls
Floor-to-ceiling glass systems in framed and frameless configurations. Acoustic performance to approximately 52 dB Rw,P in tested specifications. The most common system for executive offices, boardrooms, client-facing spaces, and any zone requiring transparency and acoustic privacy simultaneously.
Full glass partition wall specifications >
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Solid Modular Walls
Full-height opaque panels with factory-precision finishes. Demountable and reconfigurable. Coordinated with glass elements and integrated door systems. Used for private offices, HR and legal areas, back-of-house zones, and any area requiring complete visual and acoustic separation.
Full solid partition wall specifications >
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Acoustic Wall Elements
Targeted acoustic panels for open-plan acoustic zoning, meeting room liners, and focus areas. Certified Rw values by configuration. Add acoustic differentiation to open floors without committing to full floor-to-ceiling partitions across the entire plate.
Full acoustic wall specifications >
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Fall-Proof Glass Systems
Large-format glass installations for feature walls, double-height spaces, and uninterrupted glazed elevations where conventional guardrail solutions compromise the design intent.
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How a Selectta Office Fit-Out Project Works
Step 1: Free Consultation and Scope Assessment
A 30-minute call or site visit to understand your space, your timeline, your acoustic requirements, and your budget range. We confirm which systems are appropriate for your project and whether a Design+Build engagement or an architect-led specification is the right structure. No commitment required.
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Step 2: Layout Design and System Specification
We produce a partition layout proposal with system specification for each zone — glass where transparency is required, solid where acoustic separation is critical, acoustic elements for open-plan zoning. We confirm acoustic performance targets by space type and provide preliminary pricing.
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Step 3: Contract and Supply Order
The contract covers the complete wall system scope: supply, installation, and any associated coordination with base building trades. feco components are ordered from the German factory on a lead time of approximately 6-10 weeks from confirmed order. Selectta manages the import logistics and delivery to site.
Step 4: Installation
Trained feco installation teams execute on-site. For most fit-outs, installation completes in 3-7 business days per 1,000 sq ft. No wet trades. No curing delays. Adjacent spaces remain operational. We coordinate with base building management for access and scheduling.
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Step 5: Handover and Post-Completion Support
We complete a formal walkthrough confirming the installation meets the acoustic specification. We provide as-built drawings, acoustic performance documentation, and any LEED submission materials required. We remain your contact for post-handover queries and any future reconfiguration planning.
Who Selectta Fits Out
Business Owners and Commercial Tenants
You have signed a lease or are about to. You need to convert a base building space into a functioning office with acoustic privacy, a layout that works for your team, and a system that does not require rebuilding every time your headcount changes. You want one accountable partner from start to finish.
Facilities Managers and Workplace Strategists
You manage an existing office environment and face recurring acoustic problems, outdated layouts, or growing teams that the current space cannot accommodate. You need a fit-out approach that delivers measurable acoustic improvement without the cost and disruption of a full strip-out renovation.
Landlords and Commercial Property Owners
You are fitting out a space for a new tenant, upgrading common areas, or repositioning older stock. You want a system that adds genuine asset value — one that can be reconfigured between tenancies, reduces reinstatement cost, and allows you to demonstrate a premium specification to prospective tenants.
Plan Your Office Fit-Out With Selectta
Whether you are planning a new lease fit-out, upgrading an existing office, or fitting out a space as a landlord, the starting point is a direct conversation about your space, your timeline, and your acoustic and layout requirements.
Selectta operates from offices in Toronto and Halifax and delivers fit-outs across Canada. The first consultation is free and there is no commitment required to understand your options.
we review your floor plate, acoustic requirements, and timeline and provide a preliminary wall system estimate at no charge.
acoustic performance data, system configuration options, CAD files, and specification documentation for architects and design teams.
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