Pre Move-In
Pre Move-In Calgary
Construction
Construction
How we build your home
Depending on the type of home you’ve purchased, you may have the opportunity to meet with a member of the Minto Construction Team for a guided walkthrough. Our team of expert trades and contractors is committed to building your home with the quality and care you expect from Minto, and we’ll be there to answer your questions along the way.
Your Construction Steps
Opportunities to meet with the Minto Construction Team may vary based on the type of home purchased and the stage of construction at the time of sale. These meetings are optional and are scheduled during weekday business hours.
You’ll be contacted around the time construction begins with an invitation to Meet Your Builder. This optional meeting with a member of our Construction Team gives you the opportunity to review the construction plans for your home and ask any questions you may have about the building process.
Depending on the type of home purchased, you may be offered the opportunity to tour your home during construction once the mechanical and electrical work is complete and before drywall installation. With all your selections finalized, a member of the Minto Construction Team will guide you through the tour, explain the construction process, and answer any questions you may have. As this is an active construction site, a hard hat and steel toed boots (provided by Minto), along with a signed waiver, are required for your safety. Please note that no one under the age of 16 is permitted on site.
We understand that the construction of your new home can feel like a long journey, and it’s important to us that you feel informed and connected throughout the process.
While your home is under construction, we’ll send you a series of Home Construction Milestone updates. These emails highlight the major stages in the build cycle, such as when construction begins, and when your home reaches important completion phases. It’s a great way to monitor how construction is progressing and to share in the excitement as your home takes shape.
Milestone updates are sent by email to individuals listed on title, so please ensure your contact information is kept current. If you’d like additional updates or have questions at any time, your Customer Experience Coordinator is always available to help.
Changes to Your Home’s Construction Timeline
Building a new home is a complex process, and schedules can shift for a variety of reasons. The date in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale is based on our early construction schedule and should be viewed as a guideline rather than a guarantee. Factors such as weather, availability of materials and trades, or even the interior selections you make at the Design Centre can all influence the pace of construction.
A formal notice confirming your official Occupancy or Closing Date will be sent a minimum of 30 to 35 days before your move-in.
The date in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale or any other communicated timelines remain tentative until that confirmation is received.
Construction for townhomes and single-family homes follows three main phases: Foundation, Framing, and Finishing. Each stage is carefully managed by our Construction Team, who oversee numerous professional trade partners. Throughout the process, multiple inspections are carried out by both Minto and the municipality to ensure your home is built to plan, fully aligned with building code requirements, and safe.
The home construction process begins with excavating the site to prepare the ground, followed by pouring the foundation, which provides the structural base for your home. This stage includes setting footings, forming walls, and installing essential groundwork such as drainage. Inspections confirm the foundation is secure and compliant with code.
Once the foundation is completed, the framing stage brings your home to life as walls, floors, and the roof structure are built. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are installed during this phase. Both Minto’s Construction Team and municipal inspectors review the work to ensure everything is aligned with approved plans and building standards.
The final phase focuses on the interior and exterior finishes that make your home uniquely yours. Drywall, flooring, cabinetry, fixtures, and paint are completed, along with exterior details such as siding and landscaping. Inspections continue throughout this stage to verify quality and compliance ensuring your home is ready for move-in.
Things to Know During Construction
Safety
We are building your new home on an active construction site. At Minto, our first priority on every site is health and safety: for our employees, tradespeople, and our homeowners. The many safety risks on a construction site are not always apparent. We appreciate how exciting it can be to see your home while it’s being built; however, for your safety as well as ours, we can’t allow homeowners on site except during scheduled visits with a Minto staff member.
Our Network of Trade Partners
Moving into a New Home
As is the case with any new home in a community or condominium complex, there may be ongoing construction activity in or around your home after you move in. You should expect some temporary disruptions, as well as dust, dirt and traffic as we work to complete your neighbours’ homes. While we always try hard to minimize any such inconveniences, you may be aware of construction noise during regular working hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work hard to complete your Minto community.
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