Design-Build in Toronto
Design and construction under one roof.
Design-build keeps your Toronto project under one roof and one contract — no gap between the drawings and the people building them. Nexon Build delivers design-build across Toronto — from The Annex, Riverdale, Leslieville to the streets in between, with three experienced partners on site and every project tracked in Buildertrend.
Toronto is known for century semis, Victorian row houses, and sharp modern infills on tight downtown lots. 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.
What's included
- —Design partner coordination
- —Integrated budget management
- —Single point of accountability
- —Permit support
- —Construction management
Design-Build in Toronto: what to know
We coordinate the architect and designer, manage the full permit submission, and carry a single budget from concept to completion with City of Toronto (Toronto Building & Committee of Adjustment). Because we work across the old City of Toronto constantly, we know how this jurisdiction reviews design-build — which keeps your Toronto project compliant and on schedule from day one.
How your project runs
- 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. Pricing in Toronto tracks the wider GTA market.
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Toronto neighbourhoods we serve
We deliver design-build throughout Toronto, including:
Selected work
Common questions
How much does 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. Pricing in Toronto tracks the wider GTA market.
Do you handle permits for design-build in Toronto?+
Yes. We manage the full permit process with City of Toronto (Toronto Building & Committee of Adjustment), including any variance or zoning review your Toronto project requires.
Which Toronto neighbourhoods do you serve?+
We work throughout Toronto, including The Annex, Riverdale, Leslieville, The Beaches, High Park, Roncesvalles. If you're nearby and don't see your street listed, get in touch — we serve the surrounding the old City of Toronto as well.
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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