Design-Build
MSH Group is one of the few design build contractors in Toronto that keeps engineering and construction under the same roof. We design your project’s drawings, and then we build them ourselves. There is no second company to bring in, no handoff between teams, and no back and forth about whose mistake caused a delay. Homeowners, developers, property owners and architects across the GTA come to us because they want design and build contractors in Toronto who can be trusted with the whole job, from the first drawing to the final inspection, under one contract and one team.
Most construction projects in the GTA still follow the same old pattern. A homeowner or business owner hires an architect or engineer to prepare drawings, then goes out and hires a separate contractor to build from those drawings. It sounds simple enough, but in practice this is where a lot of projects run into trouble. The drawings might look fine on paper, but they don't always account for what actually happens on site. Once construction starts, the contractor finds something that doesn't work, calls the designer, waits for a revision, and the whole project slows down. Costs creep up, timelines slip, and nobody wants to take responsibility for the delay. Design build firms in Toronto, including MSH Group, solve this problem by removing the gap between the two roles entirely. When the same company draws the plans and builds the project, the drawings are created with construction in mind right from the start, not adjusted after something goes wrong on site. Here is what that means for our clients in practice:
Every design build project we take on is supported by the same engineering team that also supports our construction crews day to day. Here is a plain description of what that covers, as design build firms Toronto property owners compare us against rarely offer under one roof.
Mechanical and HVAC design, including load calculations, equipment selection and ductwork layout for rooftop units, ventilation systems and make up air systems.
Electrical design, including power distribution planning, panel sizing, lighting layouts and permit drawings prepared to meet ESA requirements.
Plumbing design, including supply lines, drainage layouts and fixture placement sized correctly for the building and its intended use.
Fire protection design, including sprinkler system layout and the hydraulic calculations needed for new construction, retrofits and buildings going through a change of use.
Permit drawing preparation and submission, meaning we put together issued for construction drawing sets that are meant to pass municipal review without unnecessary delays.
Every design build project starts with a conversation about what you actually need, not a generic quote. From there, our engineering team prepares drawings for your specific project, we submit those drawings for permits, and once approved, our own construction crews take over and build exactly what was designed. Because the same company handles both halves of the project, you get one team to call with questions at any stage, from the very first sketch to the final walkthrough.
Usually, yes. When you hire two separate companies, you often end up paying for extra coordination between them, along with the cost of revisions and any disputes that come up when something goes wrong. Design build removes most of that overhead, since one company is responsible for both the drawings and the construction.
Yes, we do this often. Whether the drawings come from an independent architect, an outside engineer, or another design firm, we can review them, coordinate the details, and build from that exact set of plans.
Yes. If you already have a contractor lined up and just need permit drawings prepared, we can take on that part of the project on its own.
We serve Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham and the surrounding GTA.
Reach out through our contact form or give us a call, and we will set up a conversation to understand your project before putting together a proposal.
