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General contracting, one team for the whole job

Empire acts as your general contractor: we plan the work, hire and schedule the trades, get the permits, pass the inspections and stand behind the result.

Empire Design & Construction job photo: Drywall crew at work

General contractor

One contract, one point of contact

Renovations involve framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, tile and finishing. As your general contractor we coordinate all of it under one contract.

Our founder is BCIN-qualified and PMP-certified, so drawings, permits, scheduling and budgets are handled by trained people.

  • PlanningScope, budget and schedule
  • Permits & drawingsBy our in-house BCIN designer
  • TradesLicensed plumbers and electricians
  • Site managementClean, organized job sites
  • InspectionsBooked and attended
  • Warranty follow-upWe come back if something is not right

How it works

From first call to finished work

Quick site visit

We look at the space, measure and talk through options.

Written estimate

A clear, line-by-line quote and timeline.

Build

Our crew does the work in the right order, permits included where needed.

Walkthrough

We check everything with you before we call it done.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the difference between a general contractor and construction management?

As general contractor we take on the whole job under one contract. With construction management, you can hire some trades yourself and we coordinate them.

Get a free on-site estimate

Tell us about your project and we'll book a visit at a time that suits you.