Construction Services & Trades | Noren Group | Full-Service General Contractor

Core Discipline

General Construction & Structural

Our general construction team manages and delivers the complete structural scope of every project — from initial site mobilization and earthworks through to the full building envelope. We work with structural steel, cast-in-place concrete, post-tensioned concrete, pre-engineered building systems, tilt-up construction, and complex wood-frame structures.

Temporary Works & Hoarding: Design and installation of site hoarding systems compliant with Ontario Building Code Division B requirements, infection control risk assessment (ICRA) hoarding for occupied healthcare and institutional renovations, temporary shoring and underpinning programs coordinated with the structural engineer of record, and temporary weather enclosures for year-round construction continuity.

Waterproofing & Building Envelope Membranes: Below-grade waterproofing systems for foundations and underground parkades, plaza deck and podium waterproofing assemblies, split-slab and traffic-bearing membrane systems, expansion joint installation, and crystalline waterproofing treatments. All systems specified and installed to manufacturer requirements with third-party inspection where required by the structural engineer.

Demolition & Abatement Coordination: Where existing structures require demolition, selective dismantling, or hazardous material abatement prior to new construction, we manage and coordinate the entire pre-construction environmental phase in-house — ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting project timelines before a single structural trade arrives on site.

Structural SteelCast-In-Place ConcretePost-Tensioned SystemsPre-Engineered BuildingsTilt-Up ConstructionWood FrameSelective DemolitionExcavation & EarthworksBuilding EnvelopeRoofing SystemsExterior CladdingMasonryBelow-Grade WaterproofingPlaza Deck WaterproofingPodium Membrane SystemsExpansion JointsTemporary HoardingShoring & UnderpinningSite Hoardings (OBC Div.B)

Licensed Trade

Electrical Systems

Our in-house electrical team delivers the full electrical scope on every project — from utility service entrance and main distribution through to branch circuiting, lighting systems, and low-voltage infrastructure. We design and install electrical systems for office buildings, industrial facilities, healthcare environments, data centres, and government facilities of any scale.

Power Systems: Service entrances, switchgear, main distribution panels, sub-panels, transformer installation, emergency and standby power systems including generator integration and automatic transfer switches.

Low Voltage & Special Systems: Data and communications cabling, fire alarm and life safety systems, access control and card reader integration, building automation system (BAS) wiring and device installation, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and audio-visual rough-in and device installation.

Service EntrancesMain DistributionEmergency PowerGenerator IntegrationLighting Design & InstallFire AlarmAccess ControlBAS WiringEV InfrastructureData & CommunicationsAV SystemsIntrusion Detection

Mechanical — Licensed Trade

HVAC & Mechanical Systems

We coordinate and install complete heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for commercial and institutional buildings of any scale and complexity. Our mechanical team operates with a design-assist approach — working directly with the mechanical engineer of record to optimize system performance, energy efficiency, and constructability before installation begins.

System Types: Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems with digital controls, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), rooftop units and split systems, central chilled water plants, steam and hot water boiler systems, heat pump systems, energy recovery ventilators (ERV/HRV), and in-floor radiant heating. All systems are commissioned to National Energy Code of Canada (NECB) compliance standards.

Healthcare & Cleanroom: Pressure-controlled isolation rooms, laminar flow systems, and specialty ventilation for medical, laboratory, and pharmaceutical environments compliant with CSA Z317 standards.

VAV SystemsRooftop UnitsChilled Water PlantsBoiler SystemsHeat Recovery (ERV/HRV)Radiant HeatingDOASBAS IntegrationNECB ComplianceCommissioningHealthcare VentilationCleanroom Systems

Mechanical — Licensed Trade

Plumbing & Mechanical Piping

Our in-house plumbing team delivers the complete commercial plumbing scope from below-slab rough-in through to final fixture installation and system commissioning. All plumbing systems are designed and installed to Ontario Building Code and National Plumbing Code standards, fully coordinated with structural, mechanical, and electrical trades to eliminate field conflicts before they arise.

Domestic Systems: Domestic cold and hot water distribution, recirculation systems, water treatment and softening, pressure-reducing stations, and backflow prevention assemblies certified to local authority requirements.

Sanitary & Specialty: Sanitary drainage and venting, storm drainage and sump systems, natural gas and propane distribution, grease interceptors and grease traps for food service facilities, medical gas systems (oxygen, nitrogen, medical air, vacuum) for healthcare environments compliant with CSA Z7396 standards, and eyewash and safety shower installations for industrial applications.

Domestic WaterSanitary & StormNatural GasMedical Gas (CSA Z7396)Grease InterceptorsBackflow PreventionBelow-Slab Rough-InWater TreatmentIndustrial Safety SystemsPressure Stations

Interior Trade

Interior Finishing & Fit-Out

We manage all interior finishing and fit-out work to any specification — from standard commercial grade through to premium corporate, healthcare, hospitality, and government interiors. Our finishing team coordinates directly with architects and interior designers, treating the finish schedule as a precision exercise rather than an afterthought.

Partitions & Ceilings: Commercial steel stud and drywall systems, shaft wall assemblies, sound-rated and fire-rated partition assemblies, demountable and modular partition systems, acoustic ceiling tile systems, specialty plaster and GRG ceiling elements, and exposed structure with acoustic treatment.

Flooring & Millwork: All commercial flooring types — broadloom and carpet tile, luxury vinyl tile and plank (LVT/LVP), polished and ground concrete, ceramic and porcelain tile, hardwood and engineered wood, epoxy and resinous flooring for industrial and healthcare applications. Custom millwork and cabinetry fabricated and installed in-house.

Steel Stud & DrywallFire-Rated AssembliesAcoustic CeilingsDemountable PartitionsCarpet & LVTPolished ConcreteEpoxy FlooringCustom MillworkPainting & Wall CoveringsAccessibility Fit-OutWashroom Finish

Life Safety — Licensed Trade

Fire Protection & Suppression

Fire protection is a mandatory life safety system on every commercial and government project, and one of the most coordination-intensive trades on a large build. Noren Group designs, supplies, and installs complete fire suppression systems in-house — coordinated directly with our structural, mechanical, and ceiling trades to eliminate the scheduling conflicts and overhead clearance issues that arise when fire protection is managed as a separate subcontract.

Suppression Systems: Wet pipe sprinkler systems for standard commercial occupancies, dry pipe systems for unheated spaces and parkades, pre-action systems for data centres and server rooms, deluge systems for high-hazard industrial environments, and clean agent suppression systems for archive rooms, electrical rooms, and sensitive equipment areas.

Special Hazard & Compliance: Kitchen hood suppression systems (wet chemical), foam suppression for fuel storage and industrial applications, and complete fire protection system commissioning, hydraulic calculations, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) submission packages. All systems designed and installed to NFPA 13, ULC, and Ontario Fire Code standards.

Wet Pipe SprinklerDry Pipe SystemsPre-Action SystemsDeluge SystemsClean Agent SuppressionKitchen Hood (Wet Chemical)Foam SuppressionHydraulic CalculationsAHJ SubmissionsNFPA 13 CompliantULC StandardsSystem Commissioning

Envelope Trade

Doors, Hardware & Glazing

We supply, fabricate, and install the complete building openings package — doors, frames, hardware, curtainwall, storefront, and interior glazing systems — under a single coordinated scope. Hardware scheduling is managed in-house against the architectural hardware specification, with all access control integration coordinated directly with our electrical team.

Exterior Glazing Systems: Thermally broken curtainwall systems, commercial storefront, window wall, unitized panel systems, structural silicone glazing, and high-performance window systems engineered to meet NBC envelope performance requirements. All systems are tested and certified to applicable AAMA and CSA standards.

Doors & Hardware: Commercial hollow metal doors and frames, solid core wood doors, fire-rated door assemblies, automatic sliding and swing door operators, heavy-duty commercial hardware, and complete hardware scheduling coordinated with the architectural specification.

Curtainwall SystemsStorefront & Window WallUnitized PanelsStructural SiliconeHollow Metal DoorsFire-Rated AssembliesAuto Door OperatorsHardware SchedulingAccess Control IntegrationInterior Glass PartitionsAAMA Certified

Civil Trade

Site & Civil Works

Site and civil works are managed and delivered by our in-house team from the first day of site mobilization through to final landscaping and site restoration. We coordinate all site servicing directly with municipal authorities, local utilities, and the civil engineer of record — managing the approval and inspection process to protect the construction schedule.

Earthworks & Servicing: Mass grading and cut-and-fill operations, deep foundation systems, underground sanitary, storm, and water main installation, shallow utilities coordination, stormwater management systems including oil-grit separators and detention tanks, and full site servicing approvals through the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Concrete Restoration & Parking Structures: Structural concrete restoration for parkades, podium slabs, and bridge structures — including carbonation and chloride-induced corrosion repair, carbon fibre (CFRP) reinforcement, cathodic protection system installation, traffic-bearing membrane replacement, and joint sealant programs. Restoration programs are developed in conjunction with the structural engineer of record based on condition survey findings.

Hardscaping & Finishing: Asphalt paving and concrete flatwork, parking lot layout and line marking, site lighting and electrical distribution, retaining walls, landscaping and soft landscaping, fencing and security perimeter works, and site signage installation.

Mass GradingUnderground UtilitiesSanitary & StormStormwater ManagementDeep FoundationsAsphalt PavingConcrete FlatworkSite LightingLandscapingRetaining WallsAHJ Coordination

Specialized Discipline

Environmental & Abatement

Environmental assessment and abatement is a critical — and frequently underestimated — component of any project involving an existing structure. Noren Group manages the full pre-construction environmental scope in-house, coordinating assessments, abatement programs, and regulatory submissions before construction trades are mobilized. This eliminates the scheduling risk and cost uncertainty that arises when abatement is treated as a separate or sequential contract.

Hazardous Materials: Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) identification and abatement compliant with Ontario Regulation 278/05, lead-based paint encapsulation and removal, mould and biological contamination remediation, PCB-containing equipment removal and disposal, and legacy building materials management.

Structural & Site: Controlled demolition, fireproofing and firestopping installation and remediation, soil and groundwater contamination assessment and remediation, and HAZMAT waste classification, packaging, and licensed disposal through approved carriers.

Asbestos Abatement (O.Reg 278/05)Lead RemovalMould RemediationPCB DisposalFireproofingFirestoppingSoil RemediationHAZMAT DisposalPhase I & II ESAControlled Demolition

Security cameras and speciality systems integration

Technology & Integration

Speciality Systems & Technology

Modern commercial and government buildings are defined as much by their technology infrastructure as by their structural or mechanical systems. Noren Group designs, supplies, and installs the full stack of speciality and low-voltage systems — coordinated directly with our electrical, mechanical, and interior trades so there are no scope gaps between trades at closeout.

Security & Access Control: Card access systems, biometric readers, video surveillance (IP CCTV), intrusion detection, visitor management systems, and full integration into building automation and life safety platforms.

Communications & AV: Structured cabling (Cat6A, fibre backbone), wireless infrastructure, audio-visual systems for boardrooms and training facilities, digital signage, paging and mass notification, and nurse call systems for healthcare environments.

Operational Equipment: Loading dock levellers and seals, overhead crane systems, compactors, and speciality equipment integration for industrial, distribution, and institutional facilities.

Access ControlIP Video SurveillanceIntrusion DetectionStructured CablingFibre BackboneWireless InfrastructureAV SystemsDigital SignageNurse CallMass NotificationLoading DocksOverhead Cranes

24/7 Service

Emergency Response

When something fails in a commercial or government facility — a burst pipe, a power outage, a fire or water event, a structural issue — the cost of delay compounds by the hour. Noren Group provides 24/7 emergency response across every trade for commercial clients and service contract holders. One phone call reaches the full in-house trade network — no triage between disconnected contractors.

Immediate Response: Water damage and flood response, electrical failures, HVAC system failures, roof and envelope breaches, fire and smoke damage restoration, and structural damage assessment.

Make-Safe & Recovery: Emergency board-up and weatherproofing, temporary power and heat, asbestos and hazardous material containment, insurance documentation support, and full recovery scope development from initial response through to permanent repair.

24/7 DispatchWater Damage ResponseElectrical FailuresHVAC EmergenciesEnvelope BreachesFire & Smoke RecoveryStructural AssessmentEmergency Board-UpTemporary Power & HeatInsurance Documentation

Project consulting and owner's representative services

Professional Services

Project Consulting & Owner's Representative

For clients who require independent project oversight — separate from the construction contract — Noren Group acts as your Owner's Representative. We represent your interests at every design and construction meeting, manage payment applications, review change orders, and protect your budget through every decision from feasibility to final handover.

Advisory Services: Feasibility assessments, site due diligence, budget validation, constructability review of architectural and engineering drawings, procurement strategy development, and independent cost planning before design commitment.

Owner's Representation: Attendance at all design and construction meetings, review of RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings, payment certificate review, change order validation, schedule oversight, and closeout documentation management — acting exclusively in the owner's interest.

Feasibility AssessmentBudget ValidationConstructability ReviewProcurement StrategyOwner's RepresentativeRFI & Submittal ReviewPayment CertificatesChange Order ValidationSchedule OversightCloseout Management

Beyond the Build

Building Operations
& Facility Services.

Noren Group's relationship with commercial property owners and managers doesn't end at project handover. We offer a suite of ongoing facility services that give building owners and property managers a single, accountable partner for the full lifecycle of their asset — from construction through to long-term operations.

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Full supply, installation, programming, and commissioning of Building Automation Control Systems for commercial and institutional properties. We integrate HVAC, electrical, lighting, access control, and life safety systems into a single intelligent platform — giving building operators real-time visibility and control over every building system from one interface.

HVAC Integration Lighting Control Access Control Integration Life Safety Systems Remote Monitoring System Programming

Full Service Contracts

Structured service agreements for property managers and commercial building owners — covering all trades under a single contract. Rather than managing multiple trade relationships independently, our service contract clients have one point of contact for every building system, every trade call, and every maintenance requirement. Tailored to the specific needs and systems of each property.

Single Point of Contact All Trades Covered Property Managers Commercial Owners Tailored Agreements

Energy Savings Plans

We develop and implement building-specific energy savings plans for commercial property owners — identifying inefficiencies across mechanical, electrical, and building envelope systems and delivering a structured upgrade and monitoring program. Energy savings plans translate directly into reduced operating costs and improved asset value, with measurable outcomes tracked through BAS integration.

Energy Audits Efficiency Upgrades BAS Monitoring Operating Cost Reduction Measurable Outcomes

Maintenance Schedules & Budgets

We prepare structured, multi-year maintenance schedules and capital budget plans for commercial property owners and managers — giving you a clear, documented picture of upcoming maintenance requirements, projected costs, and recommended timelines. This allows property managers to plan capital expenditures accurately, avoid emergency repair costs, and maintain asset value over the long term.

Multi-Year Planning Capital Budget Plans Preventive Maintenance Asset Value Protection Property Managers

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We work with property managers and building owners across Canada. Let's discuss what a tailored service contract looks like for your portfolio.

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Every Trade.
Every Phase.
No Exceptions.

Building Operations
& Facility Services.

One Contract.
Every Trade. Total Accountability.

Every Trade.Every Phase.No Exceptions.

Building Operations& Facility Services.

One Contract.Every Trade. Total Accountability.

Every Trade.
Every Phase.
No Exceptions.

Building Operations
& Facility Services.

One Contract.
Every Trade. Total Accountability.