Design-Build Services in Toronto & the GTA
Design and construction under one roof.
Design-build keeps your Toronto project under one roof and one contract. Nexon Build coordinates architects and designers on your behalf across the GTA, closing the gap between drawings and construction so nothing gets lost in translation — and you have a single accountable team.
We coordinate directly with design professionals on your behalf — managing the gap between architecture and construction so nothing gets lost in translation.
What's included
- —Design partner coordination
- —Integrated budget management
- —Single point of accountability
- —Permit support
- —Construction management
How it works
- 01Project briefing
- 02Design partner selection
- 03Design development
- 04Permit submission
- 05Construction
Design-Build cost in Toronto
Design-build is priced as a single contract covering both design and construction. Design and drawings typically run about 8–15% of the construction budget; the payoff is one accountable team, one budget carried from concept to completion, and far fewer costly change orders than a design-then-bid process.
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Design-Buildacross Toronto & the GTA
We deliver design-build throughout Toronto and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area, including:
Selected work
Common questions
What is the advantage of design-build?+
Design-build eliminates the friction between architect and contractor. One team, one contract, one accountable partner — which means cost certainty earlier and fewer surprises during construction.
How is design-build priced?+
As a single contract. Design and drawings are usually around 8–15% of the construction cost, and the construction is carried under one budget you approve before the build starts.
Is design-build more expensive than hiring separately?+
Usually the opposite. Because pricing and buildability are checked during design, design-build tends to reduce change orders and rework — the costs that blow up a design-then-bid project.
Can I bring my own architect?+
Yes. We work with your architect or coordinate design professionals we've partnered with across the GTA, and manage the whole process either way.
Do you handle permits under design-build?+
Yes — we manage the full permit submission, including the Committee of Adjustment where a minor variance is required.
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