BUILD IT by Design is a Canadian full-service general construction company specializing in creating branded environments across retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality spaces across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond, including Calgary and other key markets.
Founded in 2008 by Alburt Lefebvre and Simon Shahin, BUILD IT has grown into a multidisciplinary construction firm known for its ability to bring complex concepts to life, from initial planning through to final build-out.
From Concept to Completion: An Integrated Approach
At the core of BUILD IT’s offering is a fully integrated, end-to-end construction model. The company provides services spanning:
• Pre-construction planning and cost analysis
• General contracting and construction execution
• Project management and coordination
• Millwork and fabrication
• Design-build services and consulting
This approach allows clients to work with a single partner throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, streamlining communication, timelines, and cost control.
BUILD IT collaborates closely with architects, engineers, designers, and brand stakeholders to ensure that each project reflects the intended vision while meeting operational and regulatory requirements.
Specializing in Retail, Hospitality, and Branded Environments
BUILD IT has established itself as a key construction partner for brands operating in sectors where design, customer experience, and execution are critical.
The firm is particularly active in:
• Restaurants and quick-service chains
• Retail storefronts and flagship locations
• Hospitality and mixed-use environments
• Office and commercial interiors
• Medical and specialty-use facilities
Its work focuses on translating brand identity into physical space, ensuring that each location supports both operational efficiency and customer engagement.
A Track Record of Recognized Brands
Over the years, BUILD IT has worked with a wide range of established and emerging brands across Canada. Clients include:
• Earls Kitchen + Bar
• Chick-fil-A
• Jollibee
• Basil Box
• Paramount Fine Foods
• Mary Brown’s
• Food Dudes
• Harbour Eats by Mercatino
• Bombay Street Food
• Supermoon
• Glass Monocle Eyecare
• Arvinda’s Spices & Chai
These partnerships reflect BUILD IT’s ability to deliver consistent results across both large multi-unit rollouts and independent concepts.
Delivering Consistency, Speed, and Quality
Client feedback consistently highlights BUILD IT’s ability to deliver projects on time and on budget, while maintaining strong communication and collaboration throughout the process.
The company’s in-house capabilities, including dedicated labour teams and millwork facilities, allow it to maintain tighter control over timelines and quality compared to traditional fragmented construction models.
Supporting Growth in Canada’s Retail Landscape
As retail, hospitality, and mixed-use developments continue to evolve, construction partners play an increasingly strategic role in enabling brand expansion.
BUILD IT’s work sits at the intersection of construction, design, and business growth, helping brands move from concept to physical presence efficiently and effectively.
With experience across hundreds of projects and a growing national footprint, the company continues to position itself as a key partner for businesses looking to scale their physical environments in Canada.
A Construction Partner Positioned for Growth
As Retail Insider expands its coverage into Construction & Design, BUILD IT represents the type of partner shaping the next generation of retail and hospitality environments in Canada.
Through a combination of technical expertise, collaborative approach, and deep understanding of brand-driven spaces, BUILD IT continues to play a central role in bringing some of the country’s most recognized concepts to life.
