Process

We’ve got this.

Assembly offers end-to-end service from
project feasibility to time of occupancy.

Site assessment

The process begins with a site evaluation to identify the unique challenges presented at the location.

Design and customization

Building Information Modelling (BIM), and other parametric design software, enables our team to collaboratively configure and design our buildings. Assembly's digitally designed assets include bathroom and kitchen pods, floor cassettes, wall and ceiling panels, facades with cladding, and panel assemblies. These repeatable building components are configured to meet the project's unique needs and enable customizable finishings and facades. Parametric modeling allows us to see and test the end product, make site-specific changes and test project proformas at the same time—reducing our design timeline by 60%.

Management of permits
and contracts

A dedicated Assembly team manages the approval process. Assembly has strong relationships with numerous municipalities that are familiar with our building typologies and unique construction process. These relationships, and the repeatability of our designs, allow us to expedite the entitlements process—shortening the timeline between early design to shovels in the ground.

Production of parts

Assembly building components are manufactured offsite at our partner Fab Structure’s factory in Ripon, Quebec and delivered just-in-time to the project site. Manufacturing offsite circumvents labour shortages and shortens onsite construction time and it results in a higher quality building at a lower cost.

Onsite assembly

Panel tilt-up and construction are a collaboration between the general contractor and the Assembly construction team. A slab is built on grade followed by the mass timber structure on top.

Onsite construction takes months as opposed to years with custom builds. Assembly builds from the lane, which enables us to avoid street closures for the duration of the project. Just-in-time delivery and logistics management allows Assembly to meet the challenging needs of small urban-infill lots, which is why we can succeed on projects other builders can’t.

Turnkey delivery

The completed building is ready to be furnished at the time of hand-over. Assembly will handle warranty and closeout.

Maintenance and operation

Assembly will handover the building to the operator to manage maintenance and operation at completion. They will be available for any warranty issues post completion.

Integrated Project Delivery
is our game changer.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) harnesses interdisciplinary expertise to validate and deliver projects. IPD team members, including the architect, general contractor, mechanical, electrical and key consultants, are involved from design through to permit approval. Assembly oversees the IPD team, managing risk, ensuring transparency between consultants, controlling costs, and ensuring inefficiencies are identified and resolved pre-construction. This allows us to validate costs and provide a fixed-priced product.