From shell space to grand opening. We build retail stores, fit-ups, and showrooms that attract customers and drive sales — on time, on budget, and built to code.
Every day your retail space sits unfinished is a day of lost revenue. Whether you're opening a new storefront in a shopping centre, renovating an existing location, or fitting up a shell space for a franchise rollout, you need a contractor who understands the pace and precision retail construction demands.
At Novesta, we specialize in retail build-outs across Edmonton and the surrounding area. We coordinate with landlords, manage permits with the City of Edmonton, and deliver finished spaces that meet your brand standards and lease requirements. One contractor, one point of contact, and a locked-in schedule from demo to door opening.
Retail construction services tailored to your brand, your space, and your timeline.
Ground-up storefront construction with custom facades, signage integration, accessible entrances, and street-level appeal that draws foot traffic.
Tenant fit-ups in malls and shopping centres — from vanilla shell to fully finished retail space, coordinated with landlord requirements and centre rules.
Custom builds for boutiques, specialty retailers, and independent shops that need unique finishes, display millwork, and a memorable customer experience.
Showroom construction for automotive, furniture, flooring, and product display — designed for visibility, flow, and hands-on customer interaction.
Refresh or rebrand your existing retail space with updated finishes, improved layouts, new lighting, and modern fixtures — often completed after hours.
Fast-turnaround construction for pop-up shops, seasonal retail, and temporary installations that need to look polished on a compressed timeline.
We review your lease, walk the space, discuss your brand requirements, and deliver a detailed estimate — free.
Space planning, material selection, permit drawings, and landlord approvals — all finalized before construction begins.
Our crews handle framing, mechanical, electrical, finishing, and fixturing — on schedule and coordinated with building management.
Final inspections, deficiency walkthrough, and handover. Your retail space is move-in ready for merchandising and opening day.
Retail construction in Edmonton typically ranges from $80 to $250+ per square foot depending on the scope, finishes, mechanical requirements, and whether you're building from shell or renovating an existing space. We provide free, detailed estimates tailored to your project.
Most retail build-outs take 6 to 14 weeks depending on the size and complexity of the space. A basic fit-up in a vanilla shell can be completed in 4-6 weeks, while a full build-out with custom millwork and specialty systems may take 10-14 weeks.
A tenant improvement allowance (TIA) is a contribution from your landlord toward the cost of building out or renovating your retail space. We work with you and your landlord to maximize your TIA, ensure the work meets lease requirements, and deliver the most value for every dollar allocated.
Yes. We regularly coordinate with landlords, property managers, and leasing teams across Edmonton. We handle lease compliance reviews, landlord approvals, base building coordination, and turnover requirements so the process runs smoothly for all parties.
Yes. We manage the full permit process with the City of Edmonton including building permits, development permits, fire code compliance, and trade permits for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas. All work is inspected and signed off to code.
Yes. We understand that retail tenants often need construction completed outside of business hours to avoid disrupting neighbouring stores or ongoing operations. We offer after-hours, overnight, and weekend scheduling to meet your timeline and minimize impact on your business.
Ground-up commercial builds for offices, warehouses, and mixed-use projects.
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