General Contracting Services in Calgary
Complete Project Leadership.
From Ground to Grand Opening.
When your project demands more than just construction — when it requires leadership, precision, and accountability from concept to completion — Azimuth Builders delivers. As your General Contractor, we take full responsibility for bringing your vision to life—safely, efficiently, and with complete transparency from the first day of mobilization through final occupancy.
Construction projects involve countless moving parts: dozens of trades, thousands of decisions, and constant variables that can derail timelines and budgets. You need a partner who doesn't just manage these complexities—but masters them. Our general contracting services provide the disciplined leadership and proactive oversight that transforms ambitious plans into exceptional built environments.
What Is General Contracting?
General contracting is a comprehensive project delivery method where a single contractor assumes overall responsibility for construction execution. This delivery model is ideal for clients who prefer a single, accountable partner to deliver a fully realized building — on time, on budget, and with zero compromise in quality. As your General Contractor, Azimuth Builders coordinates all trades, manages schedules and budgets, enforces quality standards, and maintains site safety—serving as the central point of accountability for your entire project.
Unlike construction management where you hold multiple contracts, general contracting provides a single contractual relationship with one entity responsible for all aspects of construction. This streamlined structure reduces your administrative burden, simplifies communication, and ensures unified accountability from start to finish.
Our role extends far beyond coordination. We're the boots on the ground, the problem solvers, and the driving force that keeps your project moving forward regardless of challenges that arise.
Proven Delivery Models for Every Project Type
Every project has unique requirements for risk allocation, budget certainty, and pricing structure. Azimuth Builders offers flexible delivery models tailored to your specific needs:
Lump-Sum (Stipulated) Contracts
For fixed-scope, cost-certain projects
Also known as stipulated-price agreements, lump-sum contracts provide maximum budget certainty. We establish a fixed price based on complete design documents, and we assume responsibility for delivering the project within that price. This model works best when design is substantially complete and scope is well-defined, giving you cost predictability and transferring construction risk to us.
Cost-Plus Agreements
For evolving scopes or fast-track projects
Cost-plus contracts offer transparency and flexibility when project scope may evolve or early construction start is advantageous. You pay actual costs plus our agreed-upon fee, with complete visibility into all expenditures. This approach works exceptionally well for fast-track projects, complex renovations, or situations where design development continues during construction. Our rigorous cost tracking and reporting ensure you always know exactly where your investment is going.
Hybrid Approaches
For transparent collaboration with cost control
We also structure customized agreements combining elements of both models, such as guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contracts that provide cost ceilings while maintaining cost-plus transparency. Our team helps you select the delivery model that best aligns with your project goals, risk tolerance, and timeline requirements.
Comprehensive General Contracting Services
From procurement to punch list, we manage every phase with precision and accountability
Managing subcontractors is where general contractors prove their value. We maintain relationships with Calgary's most qualified specialty trade contractors, carefully selecting teams based on expertise, reliability, and project fit. Our procurement process ensures competitive pricing while maintaining the quality standards your project demands.
Once trades are mobilized, our site supervision team coordinates activities, resolves conflicts, and maintains productivity. We don't just schedule trades—we actively manage their performance, ensuring work meets specifications and progresses according to plan.
Three critical elements determine project success: staying on schedule, remaining on budget, and delivering exceptional quality. Our project management approach rigorously controls all three:
Schedule Management – We develop comprehensive construction schedules with clear milestones and critical path analysis. Our team monitors progress daily, identifies potential delays before they impact completion, and implements corrective actions proactively.
Cost Control – Budget management begins during preconstruction and continues through closeout. We track every expense, manage change orders transparently, and provide regular financial reporting so you always understand your project's financial position.
Quality Assurance – Our quality control program includes systematic inspections, material verification, workmanship standards enforcement, and third-party testing coordination. We catch deficiencies early when they're easily corrected, not after they're buried behind finishes.
Safety isn't negotiable—it's foundational. Our comprehensive safety program protects workers, visitors, and the public through:
Daily safety briefings and hazard assessments
Strict compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
Regular site inspections and safety audits
Incident prevention and emergency response protocols
Subcontractor safety performance monitoring
Beyond safety, our performance monitoring ensures field productivity remains high, quality standards are maintained, and the project stays on track.
The last five percent of a project often determines client satisfaction. Our closeout process ensures nothing is overlooked:
Commissioning – We systematically test and verify all building systems, ensuring everything operates as designed before you take occupancy.
Punch List Management – Our team conducts thorough inspections, compiles comprehensive punch lists, and ensures every deficiency is corrected to your satisfaction.
Documentation – We provide complete as-built drawings, warranties, operations manuals, and maintenance information for long-term building management.
Post-Occupancy Support – Our warranty administration and post-project support ensure any issues that arise after completion are promptly addressed.
Managing subcontractors is where general contractors prove their value. We maintain relationships with Calgary's most qualified specialty trade contractors, carefully selecting teams based on expertise, reliability, and project fit. Our procurement process ensures competitive pricing while maintaining the quality standards your project demands.
Once trades are mobilized, our site supervision team coordinates activities, resolves conflicts, and maintains productivity. We don't just schedule trades—we actively manage their performance, ensuring work meets specifications and progresses according to plan.
Three critical elements determine project success: staying on schedule, remaining on budget, and delivering exceptional quality. Our project management approach rigorously controls all three:
Schedule Management – We develop comprehensive construction schedules with clear milestones and critical path analysis. Our team monitors progress daily, identifies potential delays before they impact completion, and implements corrective actions proactively.
Cost Control – Budget management begins during preconstruction and continues through closeout. We track every expense, manage change orders transparently, and provide regular financial reporting so you always understand your project's financial position.
Quality Assurance – Our quality control program includes systematic inspections, material verification, workmanship standards enforcement, and third-party testing coordination. We catch deficiencies early when they're easily corrected, not after they're buried behind finishes.
Safety isn't negotiable—it's foundational. Our comprehensive safety program protects workers, visitors, and the public through:
Daily safety briefings and hazard assessments
Strict compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
Regular site inspections and safety audits
Incident prevention and emergency response protocols
Subcontractor safety performance monitoring
Beyond safety, our performance monitoring ensures field productivity remains high, quality standards are maintained, and the project stays on track.
The last five percent of a project often determines client satisfaction. Our closeout process ensures nothing is overlooked:
Commissioning – We systematically test and verify all building systems, ensuring everything operates as designed before you take occupancy.
Punch List Management – Our team conducts thorough inspections, compiles comprehensive punch lists, and ensures every deficiency is corrected to your satisfaction.
Documentation – We provide complete as-built drawings, warranties, operations manuals, and maintenance information for long-term building management.
Post-Occupancy Support – Our warranty administration and post-project support ensure any issues that arise after completion are promptly addressed.
The Azimuth Approach: Proactive, Disciplined, Results-Driven
What separates exceptional general contractors from average ones? It's not just experience—it's approach. At Azimuth Builders, our methodology combines:
Hands-On Field Expertise – Our superintendents and project managers have deep construction knowledge earned through years of on-site experience. They understand how buildings actually go together and can solve problems in real-time.
Advanced Project Management Systems – We leverage technology platforms like Procore to provide clarity and control throughout the process. Real-time documentation, digital communication, and cloud-based collaboration keep everyone aligned and informed.
Proactive Problem-Solving – We identify potential issues before they become problems and implement solutions before they impact your schedule or budget. Our disciplined approach anticipates challenges rather than reacting to them.
Seamless Execution – Every project phase flows smoothly into the next. Our planning is thorough, our coordination is precise, and our follow-through is relentless.
Clear Communication – You'll never wonder what's happening with your project. Regular updates, transparent reporting, and responsive communication ensure you're always informed and confident in our progress.
This disciplined, technology-driven approach reflects Azimuth Builders’ core values: diligence, creativity, one team, and exceeding expectations.
Why Choose Azimuth Builders as Your General Contractor?
When you select Azimuth Builders as your general contractor, you're choosing a partner committed to excellence in every aspect of construction delivery. Our reputation in Calgary's construction community is built on integrity, quality craftsmanship, and results that consistently exceed expectations.
We bring:
- Proven expertise across diverse commercial and industrial project types
- Financial stability and bonding capacity for projects of any scale
- A safety record that demonstrates our commitment to protecting people
- Technology-enabled transparency throughout the construction process
- Local knowledge of Calgary's construction environment, codes, and authorities
Let’s build it right from the ground up
Contact Azimuth Builders to discuss how our general contracting expertise turns plans into performance.
