Architectural Design

For all our projects, we believe the first step for success is to have a clear understanding of our client’s priorities and goals. Our staff’s ability to formulate creative solutions that meet the budget and design requirements of our clients has been critical to the success of those projects. We deliver high quality design and construction documents, tailored to suit the parameters of each project. We are committed to building long term relationships with our clients, by providing them with designs that meet their building objectives and meet their goals.

Approvals

At the beginning of each project we carefully review the requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction so that we can proactively address any issues that would require zoning variances, special permits, or other approvals that may be required.

Permits

VG&A’s professionals have worked in more than 500 jurisdictions across the country, giving us an understanding of the permit process at a range of local levels, which helps expedite the permit process. VG&A has a thorough understanding of the planning, Building Code and jurisdictional issues prior to submission so that we can quickly and efficiently complete the permit approval process.

Sustainable Design

VG&A strive to design environmentally responsible facilities with a focus on practical solutions that have long term value for our clients. We look for sustainable solutions to reduce water usage, increase energy efficiency and create healthier environments for the building occupants. 

Renovation

VG&A’s professionals have gained extensive knowledge of how to maximize reuse of existing buildings. Our ability to evaluate existing conditions and reuse the best of current building has led to a number of outstanding retrofit projects. Because of our experience with this type of project, we are also able to provide phasing plans for projects when portions of the building must remain operational.

Fixture/Merchandise Plan

VG&A’s professionals work closely with our clients to understand and help design the operational requirements of the store layout.  Our designers have extensive knowledge of the products, materials and equipment used in the retail and supermarket industries.

Interior Design

VG&A have a variety of experience working with Interior Designers doing space planning and programming, furniture, fixture and equipment selection and purchasing, and finishes selection to achieve our client’s goals and budgets.

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

VG&A provides full construction services, including responding to contractor RFIs, site visits and reports, monitoring contractor progress, preparing certificates of payment, change orders, and change directives. With each project we act as a representative for the client and develop a close working relationship with the contractor. Our goal is to provide responsive service throughout the construction process so that the project completion is achieved on schedule and on budget. All of our staff are trained in job safety and all have successfully completed the "Working at Heights" training course required by the Ministry of Labour.