Development Management

MKT is a real estate development and project management organization that specializes in major real estate development, contract negotiations, risk management, and rescue strategies.

Project Management

MKT provides a full range of advisory and support services from project visioning and business planning through coordination and management of design, construction, value engineering, and full project implementation.

Development consulting

MKT achieves its success through in house expertise and partnership with clients and key service providers throughout Canada and North America. Do not hesitate to contact us to find out how we can help you achieve your goals.

About Us

Since establishment in 1990

MKT Development Group Inc. has provided comprehensive project and development management services to a broad spectrum of investors and owners of commercial, recreational, and institutional real estate in Canada and the United States. On behalf of its clients, MKT has directly controlled or managed an annual average of $90 Million of development and construction activity over the past thirty years. MKT has collaborated with leading designers and contractors to pursue public and private partnership opportunities as well as design/build developments.

MKT has an excellent record of accomplishment in the successful start-up and delivery of complex real estate projects for a client base which includes an impressive list of private sector corporations, governments and universities, aboriginal groups, and non-profit organizations. The principals and staff of MKT fully commit their collective experience to every real estate project undertaken. In addition, we bring to our clients excellent contacts and associations with leading architects, consultants, leasing agents, and contractors. MKT provides invaluable expertise to the real estate owner or investor, effectively maximizing their position in the marketplace with cost-effective and tailored solutions.

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Projects

Featured Projects

Below are examples of notable and current MKT projects.

Vancouver, BC

The Exchange

The tallest LEED Platinum building in Vancouver and the first LEED Platinum historic renovation in North America. The new tower is a vertical extension of the Old Stock Exchange Building.

    Value: $240 Million

Calgary, AB

Eau Claire Market

A 2.1 million square foot redevelopment of the existing Eau Claire Market and adjacent properties into a mix of residential, office and retail uses.

    Value: $900 Million

Vancouver, BC

Second + Main

Second and Main is a 233 unit condominium development hosting a range of apartment sizes and targeted to be LEED Gold. MKT acted as the owner representative for the major partner of the project.

Value: $150 Million

Burnaby, BC

Electronic Arts

MKT provided full project management in developing this unique structure that houses a leader in the gaming industry. Includes motion capture, gaming studios, a thousand car parkade topped with a soccer field.

Value: $95 Million

West Vancouver, BC

Maison

MKT successfully completed phase one of the Maison complex which is a mix of seniors living and long term memory care with a wide array of in house amenities. Phase two is now underway.

Value: $25 Million + $20 Million

Richmond, BC

BCIT Areospace Campus

A 300,000 square foot aerospace campus including a working aircraft hangar, classrooms and teaching labs. The campus also includes a 110,000 square foot office building.

Value: $82 Million

Maple Ridge, BC

ERA

This first phase of a seven phase project in the new downtown of Maple Ridge on Dewdney Trunk Road, this project is over 200 residential units with key retail at grade and a below grade parking structure.

Value: $90 Million

Regina, SK

FCC Tower's

Over 250,000 square feet of first class office space contained in the phase 1 and phase 2 towers. Connected to Regina's Plus 15 system, these class A towers enhance the downtown core.

Value: $75 Million



Projects

Completed Projects

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Services

We provide a range of services

Design

  • Selection, on behalf of owner, of architects and consultants
  • Negotiation of contracts
  • Coordination of design criteria
  • Program development
  • Confirmation of design/program compatibility
  • Management of design team through to occupancy

    Financial Management

  • Review of financial goals and objectives
  • Advise of options to achieve goals and objectives
  • Preparation of project pro-forma for owner's review and approval
  • Establishing financial control system
  • Control of change orders and project expenses through industry accepted accounting procedures
  • Municipal Approvals

    Representation on behalf of the owner in making application for:

  • Zoning Variances
  • Coordination of development and building permits
  • Coordination of ongoing municipal approval processes
  • Negotiation with authorities in jurisdiction
  • Management of Construction

  • Identify options in contracting methods to respect schedule and risk/reward parameters
  • Identification and selection of qualified general contractors and subcontractors
  • Negotiations of construction contract and ongoing owner representation at site meetings throughout the project
  • Control, analysis and management of the construction contract and change orders
  • Coordination of architect and contractor from initial design through to substantial completion and occupancy
  • Building Completion

  • Supervision of the base building commissioning process
  • Coordination of all manuals, warranties, identification and selection of property management firm
  • Transfer of all pertinent construction and leasing documentation to the manager
  • Provide a conduit for ongoing liaison between owner/property manager, general contractor and architect regarding building deficiencies and operation
  • Leasing

  • The development and implementation of a successful leasing and marketing strategy
  • Coordination of tenant incentive programs
  • Selection and direction of leasing agents
  • Negotiation of leases
  • Completion of lease documentation on behalf of owner
  • Tenant Coordination

  • Review of lease documentation relative to the tenant fit-up process
  • Coordination with tenant's designers and contractors
  • Preparation of documentation to permit the integration of the tenant's fit-up program with the base building contractor's schedule or property management's ongoing operations
  • Development and implementation of a turn-key program within the constraints of the leasing budgets, as required
  • Contact

    Contact Us

    We are located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our services, we would be pleased to discuss your development opportunities.