MAKKS.ca Construction Management

Our Approach

Client satisfaction is of utmost importance, and what our reputation is built on.
We believe in an open-door policy and being open and honest with our clients and partners, and encourage all feedback in order to grow, learn and constantly evolve to become better at what we do, every day. We value partnerships, and believe in taking a collaborative approach.
We have a mutual respect for architects, designers, and sub-trades, and understand the intrinsic relationship of how each team member functions. Through our use of an open-book management process, we facilitate the talent on each team to work together under a partnership, to achieve a united goal: your project

From the early stages, we establish lines of communication to ensure constant dialogue on how to deliver the highest quality spaces within your budget and schedule. Through regularly scheduled meetings (pre, during, and post construction), our transparent process keeps all stakeholders informed with respect to cost, schedule and scope.

Our Methodology

 We are committed to providing only the highest quality work in the timeliest and most cost-efficient manner by subcontracting only to pre-qualified trades and having experienced supervisors manage the activities on-site. By taking a collaborative approach and working with architects and engineers during the design phase, we are able to foresee any potential issues and proactively mitigate them at this stage, rather than through expensive change orders once construction begins. By fostering cooperation, we ensure all stakeholders work in concert to harmoniously build your space with flawless execution.

We are passionate about building, and we uphold the highest ethical standards within the industry. MAKKS’ founding values are based on integrity, accountability and trust. Our entire team is committed to doing the “right thing” every time, ensuring each project is thoroughly completed with peace, and ease, of mind.

Our long-lasting relationships are built on trust, communication, and collaboration, and we take pride in enhancing the environments in which our clients work and live. We are passionate about our people, our projects, and each step taken together to achieve the final product. We are here to help build your space with you, not for you. This is the MAKKS Method.

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Project Management Services

One accountable source to serve as the client’s dedicated advocate from the beginning to the end of the project. The client is freed up to focus on day to day responsibilities that are best suited to their role and experience. The project manager will typically assist with:

• Design Management
• Construction Management
• Facility Management
• Logistics

Construction Management Services

As your trusted qualified expert, MAKKS will guide you through the 4 phases of construction. As a collaborative member of your design team, we are here to help ensure that every major decision is balanced by proper analysis of its cost consequences and potential impact on schedule to deliver a project on-time and on-budget.

Project Management

Design Management: conceptual design, specifications and drawings, regulatory review

• Programming
• Space planning
• Feasibility studies
• Team selection, including architect and contractor

Construction Management: from initial planning straight through to project close-out.

• Real estate location and selection
• Budgeting
• General contractor selection
• Developing a schedule and budget
• Permitting
• Construction Coordination including bidding, punch lists, job meeting coordination, and close-outs

Facility Management: help reduce the cost and maximize value of managing a space

• Maintenance management
• FFE management
• Risk mitigation
• Capital programs
• Lease review and negotiations

Logistics: other project types typically faced by Management

• Enterprise Planning Systems
• Business Plans & Budgeting
• Lean Methodologies
• Quality Improvement

Construction Management

Pre-Construction Phase

• Conduct site visit & survey base building existing conditions
• Establish budgets & project schedules and pre-construction meetings
• Facilitate consultant coordination
• Identify & pre-order long lead delivery items to meet schedule requirements

Tender & Award

• Administer & manage open bid tender process
• Competitively tender each trade package to prequalified subcontractors
• Evaluate proposals and pricing & provide a comprehensive tender analysis
• Procurement of subcontractors

Construction Phase

• Site Supervision
• Implement & monitor the project schedule
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors
• Provide all start-up documentation, insurance, and permits as necessary
• Conduct regular site meetings & administer minutes
• Implement quality control procedures throughout the duration of the project

Post Construction Phase

• Develop deficiency reports & continued site reviews
• Administer close-out documents and Operations & Maintenance Manuals
• Conduct client feedback and ensure client satisfaction throughout entire post construction process

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134 Peter St. | Toronto | 10,000 SF |

Ricarda’s 134

Located in the heart of the entertainment district at the iconic QRC West tower, Ricarda’s 134 found home in its namesake address. The Mediterranean restaurant was built on the ground floor of the historic brick and beam Weston Biscuit Factory building.

The open concept kitchen is surrounded by porcelain counter “experience booths” where guests are entertained by chefs performing their culinary arts. Intricate walnut fluting line the face of all vertical counters, including the expansive 8-person booths in the dining room. A condensed project schedule required exacting coordination with all stake holders to work in harmony to meet the grand opening date.

The kitchen exhaust fan & ecology unit located on the mechanical penthouse required an integrated approach with engineers, facility management, and the manufacturer to ensure the successful installation of this mission critical component.

Attico, Ricarda’s cocktail bar was constructed in the atrium mezzanine level. In order to transform the bar into a glowing showpiece easily accessed for future services, outside of the box thinking led to custom millwork trays to house accessible LED underlighting for onyx bar tops, resulting in a stunning solid surface that illuminated during evening service.

Attico West

1 Yonge Street | Toronto Star Building

Workopolis

Workopolis relocated their headquarters to the Toronto Star building. Previously home to a cafeteria serving the building’s tenants, the 30-year old kitchen underwent extensive demolition to remove the existing facilities. Modifications to the HVAC system, including the addition of a separate cooling unit to accommodate town hall meetings were installed in the new servery. All mechanical and electrical services were relocated under the slab to facilitate the new open ceiling concept, requiring extensive core drilling and coordination accessing the occupied tenant space below. In addition to white boards being installed throughout the wall spaces, all offices and breakout rooms were fitted with full height writable glass doors and sidelites.