Design build. One team from first idea to finished renovation.
QUAY Construction brings renovation design, technical planning, pricing, permits, material coordination and construction management into one connected process. Instead of managing separate parties and disconnected decisions, you work with one accountable team from concept through completion.
Better decisions happen when design and construction work together.
Traditional renovation delivery often separates the designer, estimator and contractor. Important decisions move between teams, assumptions multiply and the final cost may not become clear until the design is already advanced.
A design-build renovation connects those responsibilities earlier. Layouts are reviewed alongside structural requirements. Materials are considered with installation conditions. Design priorities are measured against the available investment before construction begins.
The result is a more practical design process, a clearer proposal and a construction plan developed around the approved outcome.
A beautiful concept only becomes a successful renovation when the details, budget and construction plan support one another.
QUAY develops design decisions with direct consideration for existing conditions, structural implications, mechanical and electrical requirements, material lead times, fabrication, installation and site logistics.
This means the design is not developed in isolation. It is shaped around how the space will function, what the property can support and how the completed renovation will be delivered.
Discuss Your Design-Build RenovationEvery major decision. Organized under one project.
Explore the planning, design and construction services commonly coordinated through a residential design-build renovation.
Fewer gaps between decisions. More control over the outcome.
Design build creates a direct connection between what is being designed, what it will cost and how it will be constructed.
One accountable team
Design, estimating, procurement and construction are coordinated through one organized project structure.
- Fewer disconnected handoffs
- Clear project responsibility
- Consistent communication
Earlier cost awareness
Pricing input is introduced while layouts, details and materials are still being developed.
- Scope aligned with investment
- Material choices reviewed early
- Fewer late-stage surprises
Construction-informed design
Design choices are reviewed against structural, mechanical, installation and site conditions.
- Practical technical coordination
- More buildable details
- Improved construction sequencing
Better procurement planning
Long-lead materials, fixtures and custom fabrication can be identified before they affect the construction schedule.
- Lead-time tracking
- Selection deadlines
- Coordinated ordering
From broad direction to construction-ready decisions.
Design development transforms the approved concept into a defined renovation scope. Layouts become more precise. Materials are selected. Millwork, fixtures, lighting and building systems are coordinated around the intended result.
Layouts and circulation
Room dimensions, pathways, clearances, storage and furniture relationships are refined before construction.
Millwork and built-ins
Cabinetry, integrated appliances, storage, hardware and fabrication details are developed as one system.
Materials and finishes
Flooring, tile, stone, paint, fixtures and hardware are selected for visual consistency and practical performance.
Technical coordination
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structure and specialist requirements are coordinated with the design.
A clear path from first conversation to final walkthrough.
Every project is different, but the work follows a structured sequence designed to keep decisions, approvals and construction moving in the correct order.
Review the Full QUAY ProcessDiscovery Call
Discuss the property, renovation goals, design status, preferred timeline and anticipated investment.
Site Review
Review the space, building conditions, access, constraints, measurements and technical considerations.
Concept Planning
Develop layouts and renovation priorities around function, aesthetics, property conditions and project goals.
Design Development
Coordinate materials, fixtures, millwork, lighting, consultants and construction requirements.
Detailed Proposal
Define the construction scope, pricing, assumptions, exclusions, schedule and approval requirements.
Permits and Procurement
Coordinate permits where required and organize approved materials, fixtures and long-lead items.
Construction
Protect the property, coordinate trades, manage progress and construct the approved renovation.
Completion
Complete quality-control reviews, walkthrough, documentation and workmanship warranty handover.
One delivery model. Adapted to different homes and scopes.
Design build can support a focused room renovation, a complex condo remodel or a complete residential transformation.
Focused room renovations
Detailed design-build coordination for kitchens, bathrooms, ensuites, laundry rooms and other high-impact residential spaces.
Condos and whole homes
Connected planning for layouts, finishes, building systems, custom millwork and multiple rooms delivered through one project.
Pricing becomes more reliable as the project becomes more defined.
A dependable renovation proposal requires more than a general concept. It depends on defined layouts, known materials, clear construction requirements and an agreed level of finish.
Existing conditions
The age, structure, access, previous renovations and concealed conditions of the property affect scope.
Layout and structural work
Wall changes, openings, additions and structural alterations require additional planning and coordination.
Materials and fixtures
Cabinets, stone, flooring, plumbing fixtures, appliances and specialty finishes influence cost and lead time.
Custom fabrication
Bespoke millwork, metalwork, glass, stone and specialty components require detailed design and fabrication.
Building systems
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, automation and acoustic upgrades may represent a major part of the project.
Project logistics
Occupancy, strata rules, access, deliveries and property protection affect planning and construction.
Design-build capabilities coordinated from concept to completion.
Clear answers before your renovation design begins.
Learn how design build connects project planning, pricing, permits, procurement and construction.
01 What is a design-build renovation? ↓
A design-build renovation coordinates design, planning, pricing, permits, procurement and construction through one integrated project team. The design is developed with direct input from the people responsible for pricing and building it.
02 How is design build different from hiring a designer and contractor separately? ↓
With separate delivery, design and construction may be developed by different parties at different stages. Design build creates earlier collaboration between planning, estimating and construction so scope, budget and technical requirements can be reviewed together.
03 Does QUAY provide both renovation design and construction? ↓
QUAY can coordinate renovation design, layouts, selections, consultant information, pricing, permits, procurement and construction management. We can also collaborate with a client’s existing architect or interior designer when appropriate.
04 Can design build help control renovation costs? ↓
Design build introduces pricing and construction feedback while design decisions are still being developed. This allows layouts, materials and scope to be reviewed against the anticipated investment before the project reaches construction.
05 Does a design-build renovation include permits? ↓
Permit requirements depend on the property and renovation scope. Where permits are required, the design-build process can include drawing coordination, consultant information, submission support and construction planning around approved requirements.
Explore Renovation Permit Guides06 What types of renovations are suitable for design build? ↓
Design build can support kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, condo renovations, whole-home renovations, basement renovations, heritage home renovations, luxury renovations and projects involving structural changes or custom millwork.
Bring the design and construction plan together from the beginning.
Tell us about the property, renovation scope, design priorities, preferred timeline and anticipated investment.