CREATE Construction Group

What CREATE Construction Group does

CREATE Construction Group, legally CREATE Construction Management Group, is a privately held commercial construction firm founded in 2008 by Bart Hribar and headquartered at 1925 10 Ave SW in Calgary, Alberta. The firm delivers full-scope construction management, commercial building/general contracting, project management, real estate development, and consulting (engineering, architectural, design) services across Canada, with a stated national footprint but operationally concentrated in Calgary and surrounding Alberta markets. CREATE serves a diversified client base spanning healthcare (Alberta Health Services, Caleo Health, Arnika Medical Centre, Alberta Cancer Foundation), hospitality (CRAFT Beer Market, Earls, Trolley 5, Two Penny, Una Pizza), education (University of Calgary, Webber Academy), retail, and corporate offices, with projects ranging from boutique restaurant fit-outs to large repurposings such as the 100,000-square-foot Riley Park Health Centre.

The firm's core technology is industry-standard construction management methodology rather than proprietary software, anchored by a self-employed in-house labour force, a curated network of allied design partners (FRANK Architecture & Interiors, Hribar Design, Fort Architecture, Sarah Ward Interior Design), and a documented 'Envisioning Session' consultative process that precedes a four-step delivery framework (Consultation, Solution Design, Management, Completion). Differentiators emphasized by the company are client-centred advocacy, on-time/on-budget delivery, and post-construction reporting and accountability.

CREATE generates revenue primarily through professional services fees (construction management, project management, consulting) and one-time project-based contracts (commercial building and renovation, real estate development). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all engagements begin with a free initial consultation via a website contact form or phone. The go-to-market is exclusively direct sales across three segments — enterprise accounts in Calgary/Alberta, mid-market national accounts, and SMB/startup clients — with no intermediary channels. No public revenue figures, funding events, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

CREATE Construction Group

Legal name

CREATE Construction Management Group

Website

https://createprojects.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CREATE Construction Group is a privately held Calgary-based commercial construction firm founded in 2008, delivering construction management, general contracting, project management, real estate development, and consulting services to healthcare, hospitality, education, retail, and corporate clients across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Management

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Construction (23)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA), Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

Keywords

• Commercial construction management
• Construction project management
• Commercial building services
• Real estate development
• Construction consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Construction Management Services: Full-scope construction management for projects of any size and complexity across Canada. Services span pre-construction consultation, planning, design oversight, and construction administration through to project completion.
2. Commercial Building/General Contracting: New commercial construction and renovation services across hospitality, healthcare, retail, education, and corporate sectors. The company acts as general contractor, coordinating all trades and delivering completed spaces.
3. Commercial Renovation: Interior and exterior renovation services for commercial buildings, using tried-and-true building techniques and advanced technologies to develop unique renovation strategies.
4. Project Management Services: Tailored project management services with experienced PMs providing oversight and analysis from start to finish or at any phase. Includes scope definition, team building, collaboration facilitation, process streamlining, and budget management.
5. Real Estate Development: Real estate development services leveraging over 30 years of experience in commercial construction to identify and optimize development opportunities, including land acquisition and property development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CREATE Construction Management Group provides full-scope commercial construction management, general contracting, project management, real estate development, and consulting services for commercial projects of any size and complexity across Canada. The firm acts as the client's representative throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating pre-construction consultation, design oversight, trade coordination, and post-construction reporting using an in-house labor force and a network of allied trade and design partners.

Product overview

CREATE Construction Group is a commercial construction management company offering a unified suite of construction services. The core offerings include Construction Management (full-scope project management from pre-construction through completion), Commercial Builders (new construction and renovation), Project Management, Real Estate Developments, and Consulting Services (engineering, architectural, and design). The company serves clients across Canada with a client-centered approach, employing their own labor force while collaborating with industry partners for specialized services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Management Full-scope construction management services for projects of any size and complexity across Canada, providing pre-construction consultation, planning, design oversight, and construction administration through to project completion. Intended for commercial clients seeking a single representative and advocate for end-to-end project delivery.
• Commercial Builders Commercial construction and renovation services including new commercial builds, interior and exterior renovations, and general contracting for various commercial markets across hospitality, healthcare, retail, education, and corporate sectors. Includes acting as general contractor to coordinate all trades and deliver completed spaces.
• Project Management Tailored project management services with experienced project managers providing oversight, analysis, and team leadership from start to finish or at any project phase, including scope definition, team building, collaboration facilitation, process streamlining, and budget management.
• Real Estate Developments Real estate development services including land acquisition, property development, and optimization of development opportunities, leveraging over 30 years of commercial construction experience to identify and analyze profitability metrics and project potential.
• Consulting Services Bespoke consulting services including engineering, architectural, and design consulting, assembling a full-service construction team through a robust network of industry partners to deliver the most integrated and sophisticated solutions for each client project.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% positive consensus among surveyed clients and trades about the Calgary commercial real estate market, indicating strong business pipeline confidence.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FRANK Architecture & InteriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREATE has partnered with FRANK Architecture & Interiors, one of Calgary's most influential architects and interior designers, on multiple hospitality projects including Le Royale and a project in Banff. FRANK is known for leaving a lasting impression on Calgary's hospitality map with their architectural and interior design work.
• LOC Interior DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREATE worked with LOC Interior Design on the Peak Cannabis project. LOC Interior Design also serves as Art Directors for the Property Brothers.
• Hribar DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREATE partnered with Hribar Design to build Waal Flower Kitchen & Cocktails in a heritage building in Bridgeland, Calgary. Hribar Design (owned by Peter Hribar, brother of CREATE founder Bart Hribar) has been responsible for many fine restaurant, lounge, and office interiors.
• Fort ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREATE collaborated with Fort Architecture for the interior design of CRAFT Beer Market Downtown's rooftop expansion project.
• Modern OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREATE worked with Modern Office (@modernoffice_yyc) for the rooftop design of CRAFT Beer Market Downtown.
• Sarah Ward Interior DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREATE collaborated with Sarah Ward Interior Design on the Two Penny Chinese Restaurant and Bar project, which was featured in Western Living Magazine.
• Kid's Cancer CareminorOthersCREATE participated in building a custom playhouse for Kid's Cancer Care's Parents Quest Gala charity auction, raising $9,500 for the organization. The project involved collaboration with CCD, Lighthouse Studios Inc., and Gloss Design Inc.
• NorthWest Healthcare PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking for client NorthWest Healthcare Properties gave CREATE a deep understanding of building to healthcare facility expectations, contributing to the company's specialization in medical construction.
• Princess Margaret Cancer CentreminorOthersThe Ride to Conquer Cancer is a charity event CREATE supports, with President Allen Clayton riding to raise funds for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Westcor Construction: Western Canada-focused commercial general contractor with healthcare and retail specializations — regional comparable with overlapping service scope.

Broad incumbents

• Graham Construction: Canadian commercial construction manager and general contractor with established healthcare and institutional expertise — broader national reach than CREATE.
• Bird Construction: Canadian commercial and institutional builder with strong Western Canada presence; comparable service offering including construction management and general contracting at larger scale.
• EllisDon: Large Canadian construction services firm offering general contracting, construction management, and real estate development nationally — comparable services but with much broader geographic and sector reach.
• PCL Construction: One of Canada's largest general contractors with deep commercial, healthcare, and hospitality expertise across the country — operates in the same verticals but at substantially larger scale.
• Ledcor Group: Diversified Canadian builder with significant Western Canada commercial construction activity — comparable service breadth but enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• Chandos Construction: Alberta-headquartered commercial construction manager and general contractor with a strong Western Canada presence across healthcare, hospitality, and corporate — directly overlapping with CREATE's verticals.
• Clark Builders: Alberta-based commercial construction firm serving healthcare, education, and institutional clients across Western Canada — a close regional peer with overlapping verticals.
• Stuart Olson: Canadian commercial general contractor (now part of Bird Construction) offering construction management, general contracting, and design-build across Western Canada — directly comparable in service mix and regional focus.
• CANA Group of Companies: Calgary-based commercial construction management firm with integrated real estate development — directly comparable in geography, service mix, and end-to-end delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/create_projects
• YouTubefacebook.com/CityCoreCommercial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/create-construction-management
• Instagraminstagram.com/create_projects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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