Your Vision,
our Expertise.

With our cost+ model, you pay for the actual costs of your project (materials, labor, permits) plus a transparent management fee. This fee is typically calculated as a percentage of the total project costs, covering our oversight and management services.

‍Benefits for you:
‍✅ Complete Transparency – See exactly where every dollar goes with detailed breakdowns
✅ Maximum Flexibility – Easier to make changes or adjustments as the project progresses
✅ Potential Savings – When we find efficiencies or better pricing, those savings pass directly to you

‍Important considerations:
‍⚠️ Variable Final Cost – The total project cost isn't fixed at the beginning
⚠️ More Involvement – Requires your review of expenses and more decision-making throughout
⚠️ Trust Required – Relies on a strong client-contractor relationship

With Construction Management, we function as your advocate, securing competitive bids from subcontractors and suppliers while maintaining quality standards. We'll provide regular cost updates and projections, ensuring you always know where your project stands financially. This approach works particularly well for complex projects where flexibility and ongoing input are valuable.

With a lump sum contract, the total project price is agreed upon before work begins, based on a clearly defined scope. This fixed price covers all materials, labor, and other costs needed to complete your project as specified.
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‍Benefits for you:
‍✅ Price Certainty – Know exactly what you'll pay from day one
✅ Simplified Payments – Pay according to completion milestones rather than tracking individual expenses
✅ Reduced Administrative Burden – No need to review detailed material or labor invoices

‍Important considerations:
‍⚠️ Scope Definition Matters – The fixed price covers only what's specified in the contract
⚠️ Risk Allocation – We absorb the risk of material or labor cost increases during the project

If you decide to modify your project after signing (upgrading materials, changing layouts, etc.), we'll issue a change order outlining any cost adjustments or timeline impacts. Our transparent approach ensures you'll always understand exactly what you're paying for.

As a bilingual construction company serving both Ottawa and Gatineau, we're uniquely positioned to navigate the different building codes and permit requirements in both provinces.

We maintain licenses and certifications for both jurisdictions and handle all paperwork to ensure full compliance regardless of which side of the river your project is located. English-speaking clients with properties in Québec particularly value our ability to manage French documentation and local regulations.

While we specialize in midsize to larger residential and commercial projects, we don't consider any project "too small." From deck builds to full custom homes, we apply the same quality standards and attention to detail.

Smaller projects like decks, sheds, and minor renovations are welcome, though we may schedule these around larger commitments during peak construction seasons.

Project timelines vary significantly based on scope, complexity, and seasonal factors. As a general guideline:

Decks & Small renovation projects: 1-3 weeks
Major renovations: 6-12 weeks
Custom homes: 6-12 months
Commercial builds: 3-12 months

During your initial consultation, we'll provide a detailed timeline specific to your project, accounting for permitting, material procurement, construction phases, and final inspections.

The start date for your project is typically determined by the procurement of long lead items—specialized materials, custom fixtures, windows & doors, or equipment that require extended ordering times. These items often set the path for your project schedule, and we factor them into our planning to ensure a smooth workflow once construction begins.

Not having plans is a common starting point for many of our clients. At Axion , we offer Design Assist services to help you develop your project from concept to completion.

Our collaborative approach brings together designers, architects, and our construction expertise early in the process. We can recommend trusted design professionals or work with ones you've already selected. Either way, we'll be involved from the beginning to provide:
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✅ Practical input on constructability and materials
✅ Budget guidance to align design with financial expectations
✅ Alternative solutions that may save time or money
✅ Expertise on building codes for both Ontario and Québec

By participating in the design phase, we help prevent expensive changes later, identify potential challenges early, and ensure your vision translates into a buildable, code-compliant structure.

This integrated approach typically results in fewer change orders, more predictable timelines, and a smoother overall construction experience.

Absolutely. All our work comes with a standard one-year warranty covering workmanship and materials. For specific structural elements and certain installations, we offer extended warranties up to 10 years. Additionally, many of the materials and products we install carry their own manufacturer warranties, which we pass along to you with all the necessary documentation.

Our goal is your long-term satisfaction, so we stand behind every project we complete.