Cannabis Retail Store Tenant Improvement
Cannabis retail operator · Metro Vancouver · Completed
- Role
- General Contractor
- Sector
- Regulated retail
- Location
- Metro Vancouver
- Approvals
- Coordinated with consultants & municipal authorities
- Status
- Completed
Project overview
A regulated retail fit-out in Metro Vancouver delivered by Hilson Construction as general contractor. The tenant improvement turned a commercial unit into a contemporary cannabis retail store, with custom millwork, integrated lighting, HVAC integration and electrical upgrades coordinated with consultants and municipal authorities.
The need
The operator needed an existing commercial unit turned into a contemporary, welcoming cannabis retail store that would work for customers on the sales floor and for staff running the business day to day. Because cannabis retail is a regulated use, the construction also had to satisfy the project specifications, safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements reviewed by consultants and municipal authorities.
Scope of work
- Custom millwork and cabinetry, including display fixtures and sales counters
- Integrated lighting
- HVAC integration
- Drywall and ceiling systems
- Electrical upgrades
- Detailed interior finishes
- Back-of-house storage, stock room and office areas
Systems & finishes
- Custom millwork & cabinetry
- Display fixtures
- Integrated lighting
- HVAC integration
- Drywall & ceiling systems
- Electrical upgrades
- Interior finishes
- Energy-efficient lighting
- Sustainable materials
What made it demanding
A retail environment like this depends on many separate components, including millwork, lighting, ceilings, HVAC and electrical, reading as one cohesive space, while still meeting the operational requirements of the business behind the counter. Layered on top were the regulatory reviews specific to cannabis retail, which had to be cleared without stalling construction.
How Hilson delivered
Hilson coordinated each component so that the display millwork, integrated lighting and ceiling systems were detailed together rather than in isolation. Throughout the project the team worked closely with the client, consultants and municipal authorities to confirm the work met specifications, safety standards and regulatory requirements. Detailed planning and coordination let the work progress efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship, and energy-efficient lighting and sustainable materials were incorporated where applicable.
What was delivered
The completed store is a cohesive retail environment with custom display fixtures, sales counters and integrated lighting on the sales floor, and organized storage and office space behind it. For retail operators in regulated categories, the project shows Hilson handling both the fit-out itself and the coordination with consultants and municipal authorities that these stores require.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Hilson Construction built a cannabis retail store?
Yes. Hilson Construction completed the tenant improvement for a cannabis retail store in Metro Vancouver, including custom millwork and cabinetry, integrated lighting, HVAC integration, drywall and ceiling systems, electrical upgrades and interior finishes.
Does Hilson coordinate with municipal authorities on regulated retail fit-outs?
Yes. On the cannabis store project Hilson worked closely with the client, consultants and municipal authorities so construction met project specifications, safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
Who does cannabis store construction in Metro Vancouver?
Hilson Construction, a commercial general contractor based in Delta, BC, has completed a cannabis retail tenant improvement and BC Liquor Store renovations in the region.
Does Hilson use energy-efficient materials in retail fit-outs?
Where applicable. Energy-efficient lighting and sustainable materials were incorporated into the cannabis store fit-out to support long-term operational efficiency.
Planning a similar project?
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