Commercial

Permits, city approval, building codes, licensed contractors… there’s a lot to consider when planning a commercial renovation. Whether you’re remodelling a restaurant or building a clinic, you’ll need to know which laws and regulations will apply to your project. It’ll help you avoid costly mistakes and delays!

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10 Commercial Office Design Trends for 2023

Just say no to outdated trends Commercial office design trends are influenced by the need for a feeling of community and a strong sense of corporate identity. It can be ...

Published on:
April 26, 2023
8 min read
Marilena Tricarico
Renovation Expert & Interior Designer | RenoAssistance
10 Commercial Office Design Trends for 2023
Serve Your Food in Style With These Restaurant Design Trends
Published on:
February 6, 2023
6 min read
Serve Your Food in Style With These Restaurant Design Trends

Serving up success The restaurant industry has changed rapidly in the past few years and so too have the designs for restaurants. Previously, the focus was mainly on quality food ...

Amber Van Wort
Writer
How to convert a commercial building to optimize the space
Published on:
September 28, 2021
6 min read
How to convert a commercial building to optimize the space

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a harmful impact on commercial vacancies, particularly in major urban centres. Office towers were emptied out. And, given the benefits of working remotely, they may ...

Isabelle Pronovost
Writer
Blue Roofs: A Sustainable Choice
Published on:
July 7, 2021
5 min read
Blue Roofs: A Sustainable Choice

Are you thinking of replacing the roof on your commercial building? Consider a blue roof! While not as well-known as green roofs, they offer many advantages. They’re excellent for stormwater management ...

Chantal Tellier
Writer
Opening a Restaurant in Toronto: 4 Things to Tackle When Getting Started
Published on:
February 21, 2020
5 min read
Opening a Restaurant in Toronto: 4 Things to Tackle When Getting Started

Opening a restaurant can be a dream for some, but still seem like a nightmare to realize. From concept planning, to financing, to finding suppliers and hiring staff, there is ...

Louise Leonard
Account Manager - Commercial Division | RenoAssistance
7 Ideas to Turn Your Business Dreams into Reality
Published on:
December 4, 2019
7 min read
7 Ideas to Turn Your Business Dreams into Reality

Many people dream of starting their own business but don't know where to start. Turning these dreams into reality isn't as complicated as you might think. If you have a ...

Louise Leonard
Account Manager - Commercial Division | RenoAssistance
5 Restaurants with the Most Beautiful Interior Decor
Published on:
July 13, 2018
5 min read
5 Restaurants with the Most Beautiful Interior Decor

Trendy restaurants are all the hype these days. Our chosen lunch or dinner location is usually heavily weighted on the restaurant's interior design. There's a reason new restaurant constructions and ...

Jason Pagliuca
Verification Coordinator | RenoAssistance