PREMIER Hospitality & Gaming Construction for the Greater Toronto Area.
HKC delivers end-to-end hospitality and gaming construction safely, on schedule, and on budget. From high-stakes casino floors and luxury resorts to boutique hotels and dynamic restaurants, we’re the partner Ontario’s leading brands trust to build destinations that captivate and perform.
Proven Track Record
OUR CORE PILLARS
UNCOMPROMISING SAFETY (COR™ Certified)
We are COR™ certified and operate a “Safety First” culture on every site. Our program protects your guests, staff, our team, and the public without slowing progress or compromising the guest experience.
REPUTATION & PROVEN RESULTS
Decades of delivery for leading hospitality and gaming brands across the GTA have built our reputation. We stand behind our work with transparent reporting and zero-surprise closeouts.
STRATEGIC COST REDUCTION
Our value engineering and schedule-driven procurement protect your budget. We refine scopes and leverage market pricing without sacrificing the durability, finish quality, or brand standards essential for your destination.
DESIGN & BUILD EXCELLENCE
We merge superior craftsmanship with architectural integrity, ensuring seamless coordination. The result: destinations that merge unforgettable guest experiences with long-term operational performance.
HOW WE BUILD
Design-Build
A streamlined, single-source approach: one accountable partner from concept to grand opening. We compress timelines, minimize change orders, and accelerate your speed to market.
Construction Management
A collaborative model built on transparency. We provide open-book budgeting, schedule control, and proactive trade management so you maintain visibility and decision-making power at every stage.
Live Environment Renovations
Transform and expand existing hotels, restaurants, and gaming facilities. We specialize in live environment phasing to protect guest experiences and revenue streams during upgrades and expansions.
Restoration Services
From façade repairs on heritage hotels to structural remediation of high-traffic entertainment venues, our team restores building integrity with precision, care, and minimal disruption.
Our Hospitality and Gaming Construction SERVICES
Gaming & Casino Construction
Complex, high-security construction for gaming floors, including integrated systems, specialized lighting, and robust infrastructure to create exhilarating entertainment environments.
Hotel & Resort Construction
From ground-up luxury hotels and boutique inns to resort expansions, we manage the entire build cycle to deliver exceptional guest accommodations, amenities, and support facilities.
Restaurant & Bar Fit-Outs
Crafting unique dining and nightlife experiences—from high-end restaurants and QSRs to vibrant bars, cafés, and commercial/ghost kitchens—focused on atmosphere and workflow.
Brand & Franchise Rollouts
Seamless multi-site rollouts for hotel, QSR, and restaurant brands. We ensure consistent quality, finishes, and operational readiness on an accelerated schedule across Ontario.
Amenity & Public Spaces
Building exceptional day spas, fitness centers, lounges, lobbies, and recreational facilities that enhance guest experience and drive value, fully AODA compliant for complete accessibility.
Live Environment Renovations
Specialized in renovating active hospitality venues—guest rooms, lobbies, restaurants—with meticulous phasing to ensure zero disruption to your revenue, operations, and guest services.
PERMITS & TYPICAL TIMELINES (ONTARIO)
| Permit / Approval | Typical Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | 10-20 business days | OBC review after complete submission |
| Change of Use Permit | 10-15 business days | May trigger life safety/AODA upgrades |
| Demolition Permit | ~10 business days | Requires utility locates & clearances |
| Site Plan Approval (SPA) | 12-24+ weeks | For new builds or major exterior changes |
| Minor Variance (CofA) | 6-10+ weeks | Public notice period impacts timing |
| Sign Permit | 2-6 weeks | Varies by municipality and sign type |
Estimates only. Ontario Building Code sets review targets. Municipal planning processes (Site Plan, variances) can significantly extend timelines.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Full-Service Hotel & Lounge Renovation
Phased, fast-tracked renovation of guest rooms, lobby, and a new bar & lounge, completed within a live hotel environment without impacting guest services or bookings.
- Scope: New lobby and bar, 120-room FF&E upgrade, AODA compliance.
- Challenge: 16-week compressed schedule in a live, operating hotel.
- Result: Zero guest complaints, on-time turnover, and a 20% increase in RevPAR post-renovation.
SERVING Southern Ontario & THE GTA
Start Your Hospitality Project Today
Talk to HKC
Let’s scope your vision, budget, and schedule. We’ll respond within one business day.
905-565-1220
info@HKCconstruction.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Under the Ontario Building Code, permit review targets are 10-20 business days after a complete application is submitted, depending on complexity. However, planning approvals like Site Plan Approval (SPA) for new builds can add 6-12+ months to the pre-construction timeline.
Yes. We specialize in live environment renovations. We meticulously plan phasing, hoarding, after-hours work, and safety controls to minimize impacts, protecting your revenue and the guest experience throughout the project.
Absolutely. We provide scalable construction services for multi-site rollouts for hotel, QSR, and restaurant brands. Our process ensures consistent quality, adherence to brand standards, and accelerated schedules across all locations in Ontario.
Costs vary widely by scope and finish level. QSR fit-outs can range from $200-$400+ per sq. ft., while full-service restaurants and high-end hotel renovations are higher. We provide a detailed, transparent budget after an initial consultation.
Yes. HKC is COR™ certified, reflecting our commitment to the highest safety standards. We are also experts in building to AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) requirements, ensuring all public spaces are fully accessible.