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A few of our projects. Renovations, conversions and design-build, delivered by one team from permit to opening day.

  1. 01Tawaw
  2. 02Ms B's
  3. 03Keyano Esports Arena
  4. 04Prime Social
  5. 05River’s Edge
  6. 06RRC
  7. 07MR MIKES
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Tawaw

After: the completed Tawaw building — light stucco, new windows, a black stone entrance under the Tawaw sign and a wood-clad corner tower, with landscaped parking in front Tawaw — After
Before: the vacant three-storey former hotel — brown stucco, arched windows and balconies, fenced off behind a bare gravel lot Tawaw — Before
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Renovation · Conversion

Tawaw

SMG Builders transformed the former Bridgeport Inn hotel into the Tawâw Wellness Centre, giving the building a new purpose through extensive renovations and upgrades to its interiors and building systems. The result is a welcoming space designed to support wellness, care, and community connection.

Scope of work
  1. 01
    Interior demolition and reconfiguration of the former hotel
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    Framing, drywall, ceilings, flooring, painting, and finishes
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    Mechanical, HVAC, ventilation, and plumbing upgrades
  4. 04
    Electrical and lighting upgrades
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    Roofing and exterior repairs
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    Concrete and masonry work
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    Final inspections, testing, and commissioning
Aerial view of the finished Tawaw building with a large mural of a woman and a wolf on its end wall Tawaw — Photo 01
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Ms B's

Build: the finished Ms B's dining room — grey upholstered chairs, pendant lights under a curved ceiling bulkhead, red banquettes and a bar counter Ms B's — Build
Design: 3D render of the Ms B's dining room — tables and chairs under a curved ceiling bulkhead with pendant lights Ms B's — Design
Design-Build · Restaurant

Ms B's

SMG Builders transformed the former Fort McMurray Today newspaper building into Ms. B’s Restaurant, a family dining space in Fort McMurray. Our design-build team carried the project from concept through interior demolition, design, and turnkey construction, completing the space with furniture, artwork, and décor.

Scope of work
  1. 01
    Concept development and restaurant design
  2. 02
    Complete interior demolition
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    New layout, framing, drywall, and ceilings
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    Electrical, lighting, plumbing, and HVAC
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    Kitchen and dining area construction
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    Flooring, painting, millwork, and finishes
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    Furniture, artwork, and décor
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    Turnkey construction and project coordination
Ms B's dining room — grey chairs on patterned carpet, pendant lights under a curved bulkhead, bar counter behind Ms B's — Photo 01
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Keyano Esports Arena

Design-Build · Entertainment

Keyano Esports Arena

SMG Builders renovated space at Keyano College’s Clearwater Campus into an E-Sports Gaming Centre for training, competition, and community events. The project brought together a competition stage, updated interiors, lighting, electrical and data infrastructure, and mechanical upgrades to create a dedicated arena for esports.

MLA Tany Yao
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In the press

Fort McMurray college opens first-of-its-kind esports arena in Alberta

Keyano College unveils the SMG Esports Arena, Alberta’s first dedicated esports facility, home to the Huskies esports teams.

CBC News · February 2024
Read the story on CBC →
CBC News article: Fort McMurray college opens first-of-its-kind esports arena in Alberta Esports Arena — Photo 01
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Scope of work
  1. 01
    Interior demolition and asbestos remediation
  2. 02
    Competition stage and railing construction
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    Drywall, ceilings, flooring, glazing, and painting
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    Doors, hardware, and security features
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    Electrical, data, and lighting upgrades
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    HVAC and plumbing upgrades
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    Testing, inspections, and commissioning
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Prime Social

Three men in SMG hard hats holding a Prime Social Kitchen sign — Eat, drink, be social again Prime Social — Owners
Renovation · Hospitality

Prime Social Kitchen

SMG Builders transformed a wildfire-affected space in Fort McMurray into Prime Social Kitchen, a boutique restaurant. The project involved demolishing the existing interior and rebuilding the restaurant from the floor up, with close coordination between the construction team, architects, and engineers.

Scope of work
  1. 01
    Complete interior demolition
  2. 02
    Restaurant layout and full interior rebuild
  3. 03
    Coordination with architects and engineers
  4. 04
    Interior finishes and restaurant fit-out
  5. 05
    Construction to meet restaurant and health requirements
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River’s Edge

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Structural · Interior · Exterior

River’s Edge

SMG Builders completed major structural, interior, and exterior work at the River’s Edge property on Draper Road. Our work helped reshape the second-floor layout, finish the interior, and build out the deck overlooking the river.

Scope of work
  1. 01
    Second-floor structural modifications and framing
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    Interior framing, insulation, drywall, and painting
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    Window and door installation and alterations
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    Flooring, trim, and interior finishing
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    Washroom finishes, tile work, and fireplace installation
Rendering of the River’s Edge building — white siding, dark roof and a long deck overlooking the river River's Edge — Photo
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RRC

Build: the finished Guest Services desk at MacDonald Island Park — navy and grey angled millwork, five numbered stations, feature ceiling lights RRC — Build
Design: dimensioned elevation drawing of the Guest Services desk with five stations, children's and wheelchair-accessible counter heights RRC — Design
Framers setting roof trusses on the Fox Den Grill & Patio structure at MacDonald Island Park RRC — Photo 01
The finished Fox Den Grill bar — stone-clad counter, backlit shelving and pendant spotlights RRC — Photo 02
The renovated fitness centre desk at MacDonald Island Park, shown in two views with navy and grey custom millwork RRC — Photo 03
Design-Build · Facilities

MacDonald Island Park

Across multiple projects at MacDonald Island Park, SMG Builders designed and built the Guest Services area, renovated the Fox Den Grill & Patio, and updated the fitness centre desk. Our work combined custom woodwork, interior renovations, and coordinated construction trades to improve spaces used by visitors throughout the facility.

Combined scope of work
  1. 01
    Guest Services design and construction
  2. 02
    Fox Den Grill & Patio renovation
  3. 03
    Fitness centre desk renovation and custom woodwork
  4. 04
    Framing, drywall, millwork, and interior finishes
  5. 05
    Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work
  6. 06
    Cleaning and construction waste disposal
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MR MIKES

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Interior Buildout · Restaurant

MR MIKES

SMG Builders constructed Fort McMurray’s first MR MIKES restaurant, completing the interior buildout for the national franchise. We coordinated with the architects, engineers, and trades to deliver the restaurant’s building systems, millwork, and finishes while meeting its design and health requirements.

Scope of work
  1. 01
    Complete restaurant interior renovation
  2. 02
    Electrical and lighting
  3. 03
    HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical work
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    Custom millwork
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    Interior finishes
  6. 06
    Architectural and engineering coordination
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