General Contracting

One point of contact for your entire build

General contracting is where the full scope of residential construction comes together under one roof. Whether you're adding a suite above your garage, building a multi-unit development, or exploring alternative construction methods like insulated concrete forms or structural insulated panels, the job demands someone who can coordinate every moving piece — and hold the line on quality, budget, and schedule.

At Balmoral Construction, general contracting has been the backbone of our work since Marc Harvey founded the company in 2011. Marc is a journeyman carpenter by trade, which means he doesn't just manage builds — he understands them from the inside out. He's swung a hammer on every type of residential project you can imagine, from straightforward additions to complex multi-phase developments. That hands-on background is what allows our team to catch problems before they become expensive, and to hold every trade to the standard the project demands.

The Sea to Sky Corridor presents a unique set of challenges for general contracting. Whistler's snow loads, Pemberton's flood plain considerations, and Squamish's seismic requirements all factor into how a project needs to be planned and executed. Municipal permitting processes differ between each community, and what works in one jurisdiction doesn't always translate to another. Our team has navigated these complexities across dozens of projects over the past 14 years, and that institutional knowledge saves our clients both time and money.

What General Contracting Covers

General contracting is broader than most people realize. It encompasses everything from home additions and accessory dwelling units to multi-unit residential builds, heritage restorations, and projects that use non-traditional building methods. The common thread is that a general contractor serves as the single point of accountability — the one person responsible for delivering the finished product on time and on budget.

Our scope includes coordinating all trades on the project: excavation, concrete, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, drywall, finishing, and landscaping. We handle the scheduling so that each trade arrives when the site is ready for them — not too early, not too late. Poor scheduling is one of the most common reasons construction projects go sideways, and it's something we take seriously.

Trade Relationships That Make the Difference

A general contractor is only as good as the trades they bring to the job. Over 20 years of building in this corridor, Marc and our project managers Jeremy Lewis and Jonny Tweedie have developed long-standing relationships with the best tradespeople in the Sea to Sky. These aren't relationships built on convenience — they're built on shared standards. Our electricians, plumbers, framers, and finishing crews know how we work, what we expect, and why cutting corners isn't an option on a Balmoral project.

This network of trusted trades is especially valuable in a market like the Sea to Sky, where skilled labour is in high demand and good crews are booked months in advance. Because our trades know they'll get consistent, well-managed work from us, they prioritize Balmoral projects. That reliability flows directly to our clients in the form of better scheduling, fewer delays, and higher quality work.

Budget Management & Transparency

Budget overruns are the number one fear for anyone starting a construction project, and for good reason — they happen constantly in this industry. Our approach is built on transparency from day one. We provide detailed project scoping and estimation before any work begins, and we maintain open-book accounting throughout the build. You'll always know where your money is going, what's been spent, and what's coming up.

When changes arise — and they always do — we document them clearly, price them before proceeding, and get your approval. No surprises on the final invoice. This isn't just good practice; it's how we've built a reputation that keeps clients coming back and referring us to their neighbours.

Innovation in Building Methods

General contracting doesn't mean generic construction. We're experienced with alternative and innovative building methods that are gaining traction in the Sea to Sky, including insulated concrete forms (ICFs), structural insulated panels (SIPs), and advanced framing techniques that improve energy performance. If you're exploring a building method outside the conventional stick-frame approach, we have the experience to evaluate whether it's right for your project and the know-how to execute it properly.

Marc's background as a journeyman carpenter gives our team a deep understanding of building science — how materials interact, where moisture problems originate, and what makes a structure perform well over decades, not just pass inspection on day one. That foundation of craft informs every decision we make, regardless of the building method. See our completed projects or read what our clients say about working with us.