your trusted partner in Calgary medical clinic construction.

At BUILD IT Calgary, we specialize in the construction and renovation of medical clinics, primary care practices, and multi-provider healthcare centres. Our team builds patient-first environments that meet stringent regulatory standards while supporting comfort, efficiency, and long-term functionality for staff and providers.

Whether you’re building a single-location family practice or rolling out multiple urgent care clinics, BUILD IT Calgary is your trusted partner in medical clinic construction.

Medical Construction Services.

Patient Experience & Front-of-House Areas
  • ✔ Branded reception desks and check-in stations with infection control barriers
  • ✔ Comfortable, modern waiting rooms with calming finishes and ergonomic seating
  • ✔ Accessible restroom facilities with hands-free fixtures
  • ✔ Private consultation rooms for intake, follow-ups, or specialist discussions
  • ✔ Wayfinding signage, digital display zones, and self-check-in kiosks
  • ✔ Floor plan optimization for clear patient flow and privacy

Clinical Spaces & Exam Rooms
  • ✔ Standardized exam room construction with medical-grade finishes
  • ✔ Nurse stations and charting hubs with visibility and security
  • ✔ Procedure rooms for minor treatments and in-office diagnostics
  • ✔ Vital signs stations, handwashing sinks, sharps disposal areas
  • ✔ Medical supply storage, glove dispensers, and wall-mounted units
  • ✔ Sound-dampened partitions and privacy-optimized layouts

Diagnostic & Lab Areas
  • ✔ Phlebotomy rooms and sample collection zones
  • ✔ In-house labs with stainless counters, undercabinet lighting, and eye-wash stations
  • ✔ Specimen pass-throughs and refrigerated sample storage
  • ✔ Integration with third-party lab infrastructure or in-clinic diagnostics

Staff, Admin & Provider Support Areas
  • ✔ Physician offices, team meeting rooms, and shared workspaces
  • ✔ Staff break rooms, locker areas, and employee washrooms
  • ✔ Clean and soiled utility rooms with segregated access
  • ✔ File storage rooms or digital server closet build-outs
  • ✔ Janitorial, mechanical, and equipment rooms with durable flooring

Technology & Infrastructure
  • ✔ Data and voice cabling, secure Wi-Fi, and EMR connectivity zones
  • ✔ HVAC zoning for patient areas, staff zones, and mechanical compliance
  • ✔ Nurse call systems, intercoms, and emergency alert wiring
  • ✔ Access control for medication rooms, files, and staff-only areas
  • ✔ Medical gas line planning (if applicable) and electrical panel upgrades
  • ✔ Ambient lighting with dimmable and indirect options for patient comfort

Multi-Site Clinic Rollouts & Group Practice Expansion
  • ✔ Brand-standardized designs for healthcare groups and medical franchises
  • ✔ Site planning, feasibility reviews, and zoning guidance
  • ✔ Streamlined permitting and compliance documentation
  • ✔ Simultaneous or phased rollouts across multiple regions
  • ✔ Post-construction support, warranty services, and operational readiness

Recent Medical Centre Projects.

Our process.

  1. Discovery

    Our objective is to collect a comprehensive amount of information pertaining to the client’s requirements, needs, and desires.

  2. Feasibility

    In the initial stages of the construction process, we assess the feasibility of the client’s project by evaluating its compatibility with site conditions and specific requirements. Our aim is to establish early alignment between the project and its surrounding environment.

  3. Pre-Construction

    We foster collaboration among the consultants involved to establish a project schedule and budget encompassing architectural design, building code compliance, and engineering aspects.

  4. Tendering

    We create a precise project budget and thoroughly evaluate it against the client’s allocated funds. To ensure maximum alignment, we employ value engineering techniques, utilizing both internal and external data to optimize the budget and make the most effective and efficient use of available resources.

  5. Construction Management

    We meticulously execute the project schedule and budget, exercising complete control to fully realize the project’s potential within the designated timeframe and financial boundaries.

  6. Facilities & Maintenance

    We implement both proactive and reactive maintenance practices to safeguard the longevity of architectural and mechanical features, ensuring their continuous operation and minimizing any potential downtime.

We are problem solvers.

Healthcare construction requires more than technical skill. It demands foresight, collaboration, and a deep understanding of regulatory environments. At BUILD IT Calgary, we bring all of that and more to every medical clinic project.

We build clinics that put patients and providers first

From layout to lighting, we create spaces where patients feel safe and comfortable and providers can work efficiently and confidently.

We deliver projects on time and on budget

We know that delays in healthcare openings impact patient access and revenue. Our detailed planning and milestone-driven delivery keep your build on track without surprises.

We build for compliance without sacrificing design

We align our work with provincial healthcare regulations, infection prevention best practices, and patient safety requirements, while still building visually compelling, brand-consistent clinics.

We solve problems before they impact your practice

From municipal zoning challenges to HVAC coordination and medical gas planning, we identify issues early and work proactively to resolve them, so you can stay focused on care delivery.

We collaborate with planners, owners, and medical teams

Whether you’re backed by a family health organization, a group of investors, or a medical franchise, we collaborate with your internal teams to bring your vision to life.

We understand the healthcare business

We’ve worked with general practitioners, urgent care providers, and specialist clinics. We tailor your space not just to code, but to your business model, growth goals, and care philosophy.

We stay with you beyond occupancy

From equipment coordination to warranty support and facility optimization, we’re here long after handover to make sure your clinic opens strong, and stays strong.

Our awards, recognition & partners.

Our promises.

  • We're not just builders; we're expert problem solvers and visionary creators. Our commitment goes beyond construction. It’s about delivering excellence. When projects throw us a curveball, we rise to the challenge with unwavering determination. We are relentless in our pursuit of creative solutions, leveraging our experience and expertise to navigate even the most complex obstacles.

    But we don't do it alone. We believe in the power of collaboration, and we handpick the right people for every task, ensuring a harmonious blend of skills and innovation. We're not just building structures; we're crafting dreams and aspirations.

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  • about medical construction in Calgary

    Medical clinic construction in Calgary is increasingly defined by two realities: most projects are tenant improvements inside existing commercial buildings, and the regulatory bar for life safety, accessibility, energy performance, and infection prevention keeps rising.

    Codes that now matter more than ever (and changed recently)

    If you are planning a new clinic buildout or converting an office into a clinic, the province’s current baseline is the National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition (NBC(AE)), which is based on the National Building Code of Canada 2020 and is declared in force in Alberta as of May 1, 2024. This matters for clinics because even a “simple” interior renovation can trigger requirements related to occupancy classification, exits, fire separations, barrier-free paths of travel, washroom counts, and, sometimes, sprinkler or fire alarm upgrades.

    On energy performance, Alberta also brought the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2020 into force on May 1, 2024, which affects many commercial fit-outs when the scope includes envelope work, HVAC replacements, or significant mechanical redesign. The practical trend in Calgary is that clinic projects are budgeting earlier for higher-performing mechanical systems, better controls, and more careful commissioning because energy compliance is no longer just a “new building” issue.

    Permitting and change-of-use risk in Calgary

    Clinic projects often underestimate municipal permitting. The City of Calgary explicitly states that a building permit may be required for alterations (structural or non-structural) and that trade permits may be required for mechanical, plumbing, gas, or electrical changes. Critically, Calgary also flags that a change in business activity that results in a new building code classification or occupant load can require permitting, even if you are not planning obvious construction. For a clinic, that “change-of-use” trigger is common when adding procedure rooms, minor treatment areas, or reworking waiting areas that increase occupant load.

    Infection prevention is now a construction deliverable, not a policy memo

    Post-pandemic, owners and designers are treating infection control as a first-class project requirement, particularly for active clinics that renovate while staying open. The Canadian standard CSA Z317.13 (latest edition noted as Z317.13:22) focuses on infection control during construction, renovation, and maintenance in health care facilities. It is widely used to structure risk assessments, containment, cleaning, pressure relationships, and dust control. In practical terms, Calgary clinic projects are increasingly specifying sealed hoarding, controlled worker routes, HEPA filtration strategies, and documented verification so patient operations can continue safely.

    Where the niche is heading in Calgary

    The market is moving toward “systems-forward” clinic delivery: earlier coordination between architect, mechanical engineer, medical equipment planner, and permit consultant; heavier use of BIM for ceiling-space clashes; and a stronger emphasis on accessibility, patient flow, and staff efficiency because those are both care-quality and compliance issues under the NBC(AE). Owners who succeed typically lock in three items early: the intended occupancy classification, the mechanical approach (including any future expansion), and a permitting plan aligned with City of Calgary submission requirements.

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