Built to spec
Built to your engineered drawings, survey, and the real site conditions, not a one-size-fits-all approach forced to fit.
Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Construction
Core and Shell Construction
Ardenvale Construction delivers commercial and industrial base buildings ready for separate tenant fit-outs.
- Licensed, Insured & WSIB-Covered
- 20 Years in Business
Get a Quote
Tell us what you need and we’ll get you a quote. 20+ years in business, fully licensed, insured, and WSIB covered · Free, no-obligation quote and on-site assessment.
Get a Quote
20+ years in business, fully licensed, insured, and WSIB covered · Free, no-obligation quote and on-site assessment.
20+ years in business
Fully licensed, insured, and WSIB covered Completed to code & Ontario requirements Completed on site and built to the drawings Delivered on site across Toronto & Ontario
A Base Building With a Clear Tenant Handoff
Ardenvale has more than 20 years in business, is fully licensed and insured, and carries WSIB coverage. Developers and landlords receive reliable coordination, direct communication and a shell delivered to the approved code, schedule and documented completion standard.
Why Ardenvale Construction
What to expect from core and shell construction
Made to last
Durable materials and methods chosen for the load, traffic, and environment on site.
Quote-ready
Send specs, drawings, or photos and get a free, no-obligation site visit and estimate with no guesswork.
Code-conscious
Installation and site work completed in accordance with Ontario requirements.
Our Process
How we plan and deliver core and shell construction
Core and shell construction delivers the base building without completing every tenant interior. The “shell” generally includes structure and exterior enclosure.
- 01 Send your inquiry, a few photos or a description of the site.
- 02 We come out, assess the site, take measurements, and confirm the scope.
- 03 We complete the core and shell construction on site, to the load and finish the job needs.
- 04 We install it, finish to grade, and clean up, one accountable crew, start to finish.
Finished On Site
Completed on site and built to last
Clean site work and a tidy finish, coordinated with your engineers, the other trades, and the surrounding site conditions, built to the engineered drawings and the applicable codes.
- Coordinated with the surrounding build
- Durable finishes for real-world wear
- Quote-ready support from scope to completion
FAQ
Core and Shell Construction FAQ
What does core and shell construction include?
It generally includes foundations, structure, exterior enclosure, roof, common cores and primary building services. The exact definition varies by project, so the landlord scope must state common finishes, service capacity, suite distribution and handoff condition.
What is left for tenant improvements?
Tenant work often includes suite layout, partitions, ceilings, finishes, millwork, lighting, power, data and modifications to HVAC, sprinklers and alarms. Specialty systems depend on the tenant’s use and equipment.
Does a tenant need a separate building permit?
Typically, tenant interior alterations require their own permit review. The proposed use and layout must fit zoning, occupancy and base-building assumptions. The tenant’s consultants confirm the actual submission requirements.
How should capped services be documented?
The handoff should show locations, sizes or capacities from the approved design, current status and any connection procedure. Describing a service only as “available” can obscure whether it suits the tenant’s load.
Can tenant work overlap with shell construction?
Yes, if design, permits, contracts, access and system boundaries are coordinated. Early tenant work can save time, but unclear scope can create rework or interfere with base-building inspections.
What determines core-and-shell construction cost?
Cost depends on site conditions, structure, enclosure, common-area finish, base-system capacity, loading provisions, elevators, permit requirements and the level of suite distribution. The written shell standard is essential to meaningful pricing.
Still have a question about core and shell construction? Ask our team directly.
Our Work
View Our Projects See real projects across Toronto & Ontario
Industrial, commercial, and institutional construction delivered for developers, contractors, property managers, and municipalities.
Define the Base Building Before You Price the Shell
Share the development program, leasing assumptions and design status. Ardenvale will review the landlord scope, tenant provisions and construction handoff.
Licensed, Insured & WSIB-Covered, work managed and documented on every job
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Tell us what you need and we’ll get you a quote. 20+ years in business, fully licensed, insured, and WSIB covered · Free, no-obligation quote and on-site assessment.
Core and Shell Construction Across the GTA
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