Retail spaces built to
attract, guide and convert.
QUAY Construction plans and delivers retail renovations, store remodels and commercial tenant improvements through one coordinated design, construction and project-management process.
More than a finished storefront.
A space designed to support the business.
Successful retail renovations connect the brand, customer journey, product presentation, sales process, inventory, staff workflow and technical requirements of the commercial property.
Every display, fixture and construction decision should support how the completed store will look, operate and serve its customers.
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Entrances, feature displays, browsing routes, service points and checkout areas are arranged to create intuitive movement.
Colour, materials, signage, lighting and custom millwork are coordinated around the retailer’s identity and products.
Sales areas, stock rooms, receiving, staff spaces and point-of-sale requirements are planned as one operating system.
Landlord submissions, building access, permits, inspections and construction logistics remain connected to the project schedule.
Every area supports
how customers experience the brand.
Retail store renovations must connect product presentation, customer circulation, sales activity and back-of-house operations within one cohesive commercial interior.
Sales Floors and Product Displays
Retail sales floors may include custom display units, shelving, product walls, feature lighting, flooring, brand graphics and circulation planned around the intended merchandising strategy.
- Retail sales-floor renovations
- Custom product display construction
- Merchandising wall installation
- Feature lighting and display lighting
- Customer circulation planning
Checkout and Service Areas
Checkout counters and service areas require coordinated millwork, point-of-sale technology, electrical connections, storage, accessibility and customer queuing.
- Retail checkout counter construction
- Point-of-sale station planning
- Customer service desk renovations
- Accessible service counters
- Integrated storage and technology
Fitting Rooms, Storage and Staff Areas
Back-of-house spaces support inventory management, receiving, staff operations, customer fitting and the day-to-day function of the completed store.
- Retail fitting-room construction
- Stock-room renovations
- Inventory shelving and storage
- Receiving-area improvements
- Retail staff-room renovations
One coordinated scope.
Every retail detail connected.
The final retail renovation scope depends on the commercial unit, store concept, approved drawings, landlord requirements, fixtures, products and existing building conditions.
Retail Space Planning
Sales floors, displays, fitting rooms, checkout areas, storage and circulation planned around the business model and customer journey.
Commercial Demolition
Existing walls, ceilings, flooring, fixtures, millwork and obsolete services removed as required for the approved retail layout.
Framing and Interior Construction
Partitions, ceilings, bulkheads, display backing, doors and interior assemblies constructed around the store design.
Retail Millwork and Displays
Display units, shelving, product walls, checkout counters and customer-service millwork built around merchandising requirements.
Electrical and Data
Display power, point-of-sale systems, receptacles, data, security, digital signage and lighting controls coordinated before walls close.
Retail Lighting
General, accent, feature and display lighting coordinated around product presentation, atmosphere and commercial requirements.
Storefront Renovations
Entrances, glazing, signage backing, doors, finishes and storefront details coordinated with landlord and property requirements.
Retail Flooring
Tile, resilient flooring, engineered materials and other commercial surfaces selected around traffic, maintenance and brand presentation.
Explore Commercial Flooring ↗Walls, Ceilings and Finishes
Drywall, suspended ceilings, painting, wall treatments, trim, hardware and decorative finishes coordinated throughout the store.
Fitting Rooms and Change Areas
Partitions, doors, mirrors, seating, lighting, hardware and accessibility considered within fitting-room construction.
Commercial Washrooms
Customer and staff washrooms coordinated around plumbing, accessibility, ventilation, clearances and durable finishes.
Explore Commercial Washrooms ↗Accessibility Upgrades
Entrances, pathways, service counters, fitting rooms and washrooms reviewed around applicable accessibility requirements.
Explore Accessibility Upgrades ↗
Retail construction services
commonly included in store renovations.
These services may form part of a complete retail renovation, store remodel, shop fit-out or commercial tenant-improvement project.
Brand expression and customer flow
built into the physical space.
Retail interiors should help customers understand the brand, move through the space and engage naturally with the products and staff.
Storefront and entrance design
Entrances, glazing, signage zones and feature displays establish the first visual interaction between the retailer and the customer.
Clear and intentional circulation
Pathways, display locations, focal points and service areas are arranged to support intuitive browsing and reduce congestion.
Displays built around merchandising
Shelving, product walls, lighting and feature units are coordinated around the scale, organization and presentation of the inventory.
Service and checkout made easy
Point-of-sale areas, customer-service counters and queuing zones are planned around accessibility and efficient daily operations.
Technical requirements coordinated
before construction advances.
Retail fixtures, displays, lighting, point-of-sale equipment, security and digital systems depend on correctly positioned services and carefully sequenced construction.
Fixture and display specifications
Display dimensions, product loads, attachment requirements and backing locations should be confirmed before walls are closed.
Lighting and electrical planning
Track lighting, display lighting, feature fixtures, receptacles and switching are coordinated around the merchandising plan.
Point-of-sale technology
Power, data, networking, security and device locations are reviewed alongside the checkout-counter design.
Mechanical and comfort systems
Heating, cooling and ventilation requirements are reviewed around occupancy, lighting, storefront conditions and layout.
Millwork and architectural details
Custom displays, checkout counters, product walls and feature elements are coordinated with finishes and technical services.
Trade sequencing
Framing, rough-ins, inspections, drywall, flooring, painting, millwork and technology installation follow one coordinated plan.
Design, approvals and construction
managed as one project.
Retail construction may require coordination with designers, fixture suppliers, landlords, shopping-centre management, municipalities and specialized trades.
Retail Design-Build
A design-build process connects store layouts, product displays, finishes, technical coordination, pricing and construction through one accountable team.
- Retail concept and layout planning
- Customer-flow development
- Millwork and fixture coordination
- Material and finish selections
- Construction budgeting
Retail Renovation Permits
Permit requirements depend on the commercial property, existing occupancy, proposed use, storefront changes, plumbing, electrical work and the overall construction scope.
- Building permit coordination
- Electrical and plumbing permits
- Consultant documentation
- Inspection scheduling
- Landlord and property submissions
Building Access and Logistics
Retail renovations in shopping centres and occupied properties may require controlled deliveries, protection, approved work hours and communication with property management.
- Delivery and loading coordination
- Shopping-centre access procedures
- Common-area protection
- Noise and dust control
- Work-hour compliance
Construction planning adapted
to the retail business.
Different retail businesses create different product-display, storage, customer-service, fitting-room and technology requirements.
Boutiques and Fashion Retail
Product displays, fitting rooms, mirrors, feature lighting, checkout areas and storage planned around the customer experience.
Showrooms
Large-format displays, consultation zones, feature walls, lighting and customer pathways coordinated around product presentation.
Specialty Retail Stores
Custom display systems, shelving, service counters and technical requirements planned around specialized merchandise.
Health and Beauty Retail
Retail displays, consultation areas, treatment or demonstration zones, storage and customer-service areas coordinated together.
Pop-Up Shops
Efficient, flexible commercial interiors designed around temporary operation, product display and accelerated project schedules.
Retail Refreshes and Remodels
Targeted improvements may update storefronts, displays, checkout counters, lighting, flooring or branding while retaining usable work.
Retail decisions made early.
Construction managed clearly.
Our process identifies brand, merchandising, technical and property requirements before they create avoidable delays or conflicts.
Explore Our Renovation ProcessUnderstand the brand and commercial unit.
We discuss the retail concept, property, design status, fixtures, operating needs, timeline and anticipated investment.
Coordinate the complete retail scope.
Layouts, displays, utilities, finishes, permits, landlord requirements and construction logistics are reviewed together.
Document inclusions and responsibilities.
The proposal establishes the planned scope, pricing, allowances, responsibilities and construction approach.
Manage trades through store handover.
Demolition, rough-ins, inspections, finishes, millwork and fixture coordination remain connected through one project team.
A better-prepared store
creates a better-managed project.
Early information helps establish realistic scope, pricing, sequencing and opening timelines.
Unit size, building type, access requirements, landlord criteria and available base-building information.
Sales areas, displays, fitting rooms, checkout counters, storage and customer-circulation requirements.
Display specifications, shelving systems, checkout technology, signage and installation responsibilities.
Millwork, flooring, lighting, colours, hardware, signage and customer-facing architectural details.
Lease dates, possession, permit timing, fixture delivery and the anticipated retail opening.
A realistic investment range helps align scope, design, fixtures, materials and construction expectations.
Clear answers before
your retail construction begins.
Learn more about retail renovations, store fit-outs, design-build, permits, landlord coordination and commercial construction.
01 What is included in a retail renovation? ↓
A retail renovation may include demolition, space planning, storefront improvements, display construction, checkout counters, fitting rooms, storage, electrical work, lighting, flooring, ceilings, washrooms, accessibility upgrades, painting and fixture coordination.
02 Can QUAY coordinate retail fixtures and displays? ↓
QUAY can coordinate construction requirements around available fixture drawings, display dimensions, wall backing, power, data, lighting, delivery requirements and installation sequencing.
03 Do retail renovations require permits? ↓
Permit requirements depend on the commercial property, existing occupancy, proposed use, storefront changes, layout changes, plumbing, electrical work, accessibility and the overall scope.
04 Does QUAY provide retail design-build services? ↓
QUAY can coordinate design development, store layouts, materials, millwork, fixture requirements, budgeting, procurement and construction through one connected commercial renovation process.
05 How long does a retail renovation take? ↓
Timelines depend on store size, existing conditions, design status, permits, landlord approvals, custom millwork, fixture lead times, materials and property restrictions. A project schedule is developed after the complete scope is understood.
06 Can QUAY renovate an operating retail store? ↓
Whether work can be phased around retail operations depends on the construction scope, safety requirements, available separation, property procedures and the store’s ability to operate during work.
07 Does QUAY build stores in leased commercial spaces? ↓
Yes. A retail store may be delivered as a commercial tenant improvement involving layouts, displays, utilities, millwork, finishes, fixture coordination, permits and project management.
08 Can QUAY coordinate with a shopping centre or landlord? ↓
QUAY can coordinate applicable construction procedures, building access, delivery requirements, protection, approved work hours and landlord submissions as part of project planning.
Let’s discuss
your store.
Tell us about your commercial property, retail concept, fixture requirements, design status, anticipated timeline and project investment.