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Project Snapshot
The Cranbrook Toyota Sales and Service Center is a 25,635 square foot, state-of-the-art automotive facility designed to seamlessly integrate retail showroom space, service operations, administration, and storage under one roof.
Purpose-built to meet Toyota Canada’s strict corporate design standards, this dealership delivers a premium customer experience while optimizing back-of-house efficiency. From the expansive glazed retail frontage to the high-performance service shop, every square foot was engineered to support workflow, durability, and long-term operational growth.
Our Role & Scope
As General Contractor, our team oversaw all aspects of construction from groundworks through final commissioning.
Our scope included:
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Full structural steel building construction
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Concrete foundations, aprons, mezzanine, and shop partitions
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Integration of hydronic heating systems
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Installation of insulated metal panel envelope and roofing systems
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Mechanical systems including energy modeling and vehicle exhaust extraction
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Electrical distribution, lighting, and communications
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Corporate-compliant interior finishes and detailing
Coordination between structural, mechanical, and architectural systems was critical to ensure the dealership met both performance standards and Toyota’s national imaging requirements.
Key Building Features
Concrete & Foundations
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Hydronically heated concrete foundations and aprons
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Interior concrete floors with hydronic tempering in the showroom
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Cast-in-place concrete mezzanine
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Precast concrete partition wall separating showroom and shop
Structural & Envelope
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Conventional steel structure
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Open web steel joist roof and mezzanine
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2” metal mezzanine decking
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DELFT perforated roof deck for sound dampening
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FALK insulated metal panel system
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Durolast roofing system with R35 insulation
Glazing & Access
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Triple-glazed curtain wall system at retail frontage
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Double-glazed shop windows to enhance natural light
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Rytec high-speed coiling doors at Service Reception and New Vehicle Delivery
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Full-view sectional service bay doors
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Coiling fire doors and shutters
Interior Finishes
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Toyota Canada corporate imaging standards throughout
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Tile flooring in main showroom
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Resilient sheet flooring on second level
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Ston-Hard epoxy flooring in Service Reception
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Steel stud and drywall partitions
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Suspended grid ceilings and Hunter Douglas beam cloud systems
Mechanical & Electrical
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Energy model meeting Level 2 performance requirements
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Makeup air and exhaust systems
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Hydronic heating
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Nederman vehicle exhaust extraction system
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Fire suppression system
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Main building feed from BC Hydro
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Full electrical distribution, lighting, data, and communications
Why This Project Matters
Cranbrook Toyota represents more than a new dealership, it is a purpose built facility designed to elevate the customer journey while improving operational efficiency for staff. The integration of advanced building systems, durable materials, and refined architectural finishes ensures this dealership will serve the Cranbrook community for decades. By aligning performance driven construction with Toyota’s corporate brand standards, the project sets a new benchmark for modern automotive retail environments.
Project Details
Client: Cranbrook Toyota
Project Manager: Colin Prather
Type: Commercial
Usage: Dealership Showroom & Service Center
Structure: Steel
Size: 25,635 square feet
Start Date: April 2022
Completion Date: August 2023
Date: Fall 2023
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