An owner’s perspective
We understand that construction decisions are business decisions. We look at the whole project, from the initial investment to the way your space will function.
Vancouver & the Lower Mainland
Commercial spaces.
Built for your business.
Thoughtful planning. Clear budgets. Hands-on construction.
Let’s build a space that works as hard as you do.
The Mizan approach
A different breed
of builder
Every commercial project has a business behind it. A budget to protect, an opening date to work towards, and people who need the space to perform from day one.
Our principals bring more than 25 years of building and development experience in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We bring that owner’s perspective to your commercial project: practical advice, careful cost control, and attention to the details that matter long after construction is complete.
Clarity from the start
Defined scopes, realistic allowances, and clear inclusions and exclusions. You should understand what you are committing to before work begins.
People you can reach
A hands-on team, direct communication, and accountability on site. When a decision is needed, you know who to call and what comes next.
Commercial construction services
Space for what’s next
From a new business location to a better use of an existing property. A considered approach to the spaces where people work, shop, stay, and connect.
Workplaces
Offices & tenant improvements
Office interiors, leasehold improvements, and reconfigured workspaces. We coordinate the build around your layout, building requirements, and operational needs.
Customer-facing spaces
Retail & showrooms
Spaces that bring your brand into the real world. From storefronts to interior finishes, we focus on the details your customers see and the functionality your team needs.
Existing properties
Commercial renovations
Modernize an interior, reposition a property, or prepare for a new tenant. We assess existing conditions early and plan the work around access, sequencing, and disruption.
Have a new commercial building or a different scope in mind? Let’s review it together.
Discuss Your Project ↗Hospitality · From planning to handover
Hotel & motel
renovations
A better guest experience.
A stronger property.
We are currently delivering several hotel and motel renovation projects, managing the work end to end. From the first budget to the final walkthrough, we coordinate the details so owners and operators have one team to turn to.
Discuss Your Hotel ProjectPlan & prepare
Scope development, budgeting, design and consultant coordination, procurement, and scheduling. We work through the priorities with you before construction begins.
Renovate & refresh
Guest rooms and bathrooms, corridors, lobbies, reception, and common areas, with building systems and exterior upgrades coordinated to suit the agreed scope.
Coordinate & complete
Hands-on trade management, quality checks, deficiency resolution, and final handover. Where a property remains operating, we plan phasing, access, and disruption with the operator.
From first conversation to final walkthrough
How it works
Whether you have a complete drawing package or are still looking at spaces, we start by understanding the business case. The right decisions on paper make for a better build on site.
Consultation & feasibility
We review your space, intended use, drawings, budget, and timing. Together, we identify the questions that need answers before you commit, including landlord requirements, existing conditions, and consultant input.
Budget & pre-construction
We develop the scope and pricing, review practical alternatives, and coordinate with your design team. Procurement, approvals, access, and scheduling are considered together so the plan reflects how the work will actually be built.
Build & handover
We coordinate trades and site activity, track progress, and communicate decisions and changes. At completion, we work through the walkthrough, deficiencies, and agreed closeout documents so your team can take over with confidence.
Built around your business
The details that
keep a project moving
Good construction management is the work you may never see: resolving a detail before it holds up a trade, ordering an item before it becomes critical, and making a change clear before it becomes a surprise.
Let’s Talk ↗Budget visibility
A clear scope, realistic allowances, and a shared understanding of how costs and proposed changes will be reviewed.
Schedule coordination
Lead times, trade sequencing, building access, and key decisions mapped against your project milestones.
Respect for your operations
Practical discussion of phasing, deliveries, noise, and neighbouring occupants before work starts.
A considered handover
A final walkthrough, a documented deficiency list, and clarity on the remaining steps and responsibilities.
Experience. Ownership. Accountability.
The team behind Mizan
Builders and business owners who understand what it means to have your own capital, reputation, and time invested in a project.
Partner · Construction & Operations
Al-Karim Bapoo
Al-Karim leads Mizan’s construction and operations, bringing a background in general contracting, land development, and business ownership.
Partner · Finance & Development
Farhan Chatur
Farhan leads Mizan’s acquisitions, finance, and investor relations, bringing a business owner’s perspective to project feasibility and investment decisions.
Before you build
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on budgets, timing, and getting your commercial project off the ground.
How much does commercial construction cost in Vancouver?
Cost depends on the size of the space, existing conditions, intended use, mechanical and electrical requirements, and the level of finish. A light refresh and a full fit-out can have very different budgets, even at the same square footage.
We start with the available drawings and a defined scope, then identify allowances, exclusions, and the information needed to refine the estimate. The goal is a budget you can make a business decision around.
Can you help before I sign a commercial lease?
Yes. Bringing a builder into the conversation early can help you understand the construction implications of a space before committing to it. We can review access, existing conditions, your proposed layout, and likely cost drivers with your consultant team.
Your leasing and legal advisors should confirm the lease terms, permitted use, landlord obligations, and approvals.
Do I need completed drawings to speak with you?
No. We can begin with an address, an outline of your intended use, and an initial budget. If drawings are underway, early construction input can help the design team assess buildability, material choices, and procurement before the package is finalized.
How long will my commercial project take?
The timeline depends on design readiness, the scope of the work, approvals, landlord coordination, and material lead times. Construction is only one part of the overall schedule.
We review these dependencies before setting a target programme, and identify the decisions and approvals needed to keep it moving.
Can construction happen while my business remains open?
Some projects can be phased around ongoing operations. Others require temporary closures or a vacant space. That depends on the work involved and the ability to maintain safe access and essential services.
We discuss the practical options with you and the building team before agreeing on a construction plan.
How do you handle changes during construction?
Changes should be documented with the scope, cost, and expected schedule impact so you can make an informed decision. We agree on the approval process in the construction contract and flag issues as they arise.
What should I include in my total project budget?
Allow for more than the construction contract. Depending on your project, the total may include design and engineering, permits, landlord requirements, furniture, equipment, signage, technology, moving costs, taxes, and contingency.
We help identify what is included in our scope and what you need to budget for separately.
Do you manage hotel and motel renovations end to end?
Yes. We are currently delivering several hotel and motel renovation projects. Our service runs from initial scope and budgeting through consultant coordination, procurement, construction, and final handover.
We work with owners and operators to define the scope and sequencing, including phasing and access where a property remains operating.
Which areas do you serve?
We welcome commercial construction enquiries in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Send us the location, scope, and target timing, and we will let you know whether the project fits our team and schedule.
Personal attention, from start to finish
A small team.
A deliberate number of projects.
We are selective about the work we take on so we can stay close to the details. Tell us about your plans early. We will be straightforward about fit, timing, and how we can help.
Tell Us What You’re PlanningLet’s get started
Let’s talk about
your commercial project
A new location, an interior renovation, or a project still taking shape. Tell us what you have in mind.
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