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ABOUT T-WEST
COMPANY HISTORY

T-West was founded in 1993 as T-West Canada Development Corp by principals Dave Tissington and Fred Tissington. Late in 2005, Fred Tissington retired, and Dave begun T-West Development Corp as sole owner.

 

Later, in 2008, Dave encouraged Keith Tissington to open T-West Construction Ltd as an independent branch. It services T-West Development's projects as well as other projects open for tender. To learn more about
T-West Construction click here.

 

Since 1993, T-West has has handled in excess of $100 Million of construction managment, negotiated construction contracts, design build, residential development and commercial real estate development projects.

The T-West Family

2014
Company History

Building more than buildings

ABOUT T-WEST
COMPANY PHILOSOPHY

At T-West, our mission is to develop and build commercial real estate with a total commitment to Cost-effectiveness,  Quality, and Excellence.

 

Founded in 1993, T-West Development Corp has built its reputation by it's experience in every facet of commerical real estate development. Wether it is a small asset management or large-scale, a mix commercial/residential development or a complex of commercial condo buildings, every square foot of space T-West has built has reinforced its reputation for excellence.

 

T-West meets the needs of its development partners and commercial tenants by detailed planning, management and supervision of each project. The company can achieve this by the integrated collaboration of its in-house crew —a closely knitted team with a unique blend of talents and experience— and a group of talented and accomplished sub-contractors. Enriching a community and making sure that each project is developed in a sustainable and responsible way is a must for T-West Development.

 

T-West Development acknowledges that each real estate sector and/or every tenant is different, which is why our approach to each project is customized for success. In order to achieve this, T-West Development focuses it's efforts not only on building spaces with the highest standards of quality and excellence, but also on building client relations. Our perspective on servicing our customers is fixed on a foundation built on trust and expertise.

 

Building more than buildings

Founder of T-West Development,  Dave begun what is now the T-West Brand when he formed the first T-West company together with former partner Fred Tissington in 1993.

 

Following in his father's footsteps, Dave pursued a carrier in development and construction since an early age.

 

In Dave's own words...

 

There are many thoughts and philosophies on what is the best and the right way to do things for any given project and they will change from project to project and become very site specific. Having said that, there are some things we feel very strongly about and they tend to be what we talk about and what we hold true and near to us for each project and indeed have become the foundation of our business philosophy.

Dave Tissington

Success is in the details...

 

  • We do not want to be "99 percenters". We want to be "100 percenters". What this means is we do not want to go part way on anything we do. The success in anything you do is in the details and it's in the follow through.
     

  • We want to be constantly raising the bar for ourselves and our projects.

 

  • Good design does not mean unaffordable.
     

  • Good design, good landscaping, lots of parking, lots of lighting are areas where you get the [greatest response] on any project. They are what bring people to a project. People are what make a project successful.
     

  • Keeping an open mind to all possibilities. There are diamonds in the rough in every direction you look. Some are harder to see than others but possibilities are everywhere. With a little vision a lot can be accomplished.
     

  • It is important to be fair minded with all people you do business with. This is the foundation for building long term relations. Long term relationships are the foundations for successful partnerships; [that is], successful partnerships with employees, associates, neighbor's, suppliers, subtrades, and the communities you are in. Successful partnerships are partners that have a strong enough relationship to endure tough times and tough decisions so that they can be around together to enjoy the good times. Successful partnerships are the measure of a successful business.
     

  • All areas in a city have a roll to play and all areas have to play their roll in order for a city to be successful. This city, with some vision has a very bright future.
     

  • This has been said many times by many people and it is something we believe in whole heartedly. We all must give back to the community. The beauty of giving to a great community such as Grande Prairie is it always comes back to you many times over.

Company Philosphy

At T-West, our mission is to develop and build commercial real estate with a total commitment to Cost-effectiveness,  Quality, and Excellence.

 

Founded in 1993, T-West Development Corp has built its reputation by it's experience in every facet of commerical real estate development. Wether it is a small asset management or large-scale, a mix commercial/residential development or a complex of commercial condo buildings, every square foot of space T-West has built has reinforced its reputation for excellence.

 

T-West meets the needs of its development partners and commercial tenants by detailed planning, management and supervision of each project. The company can achieve this by the integrated collaboration of its in-house crew —a closely knitted team with a unique blend of talents and experience— and a group of talented and accomplished sub-contractors. Enriching a community and making sure that each project is developed in a sustainable and responsible way is a must for T-West Development.

MISSION & VISSION
ABOUT T-WEST
WORKOGRAPHY
Workography

Since the T-West brand begun in 1993, it has been involved int he development and construction of numerous project ranging in price and size. Though T-West has evolved, our ethics, the brand and the core crew remain the same.
 

 

Below is a list of projects where T-West, as a brand, has been involved.

THE STATIONS

  • Built from 1997-2000 in Grande Prairie, AB

  • Located in Downtown - 97th Avenue

  • 4 commercial condo buildings:
     

    • Station 97

    • Station 98

    • Station 99

    • Station 2000

DEVELOPMENTS

GRAND CENTRAL STATION

  • Built from 2001-2002 in Grande Prairie, AB

  • Located in 97th Avenue

  • 3 commercial condo buildings:

    • Central 101

    • Central 102

    • Central 103

JUNCTION POINT VILLAGE

  • Built from 2002-2005 in Grande Prairie, AB

  • Located in 97th Avenue

  • 5 commercial condo buildings:

    • JP1

    • JP2/3

    • JP4

    • JP5

    • JP6

NORTHRIDGE BUSINESS CENTRE

  • Built from 2006-2011 in Grande Prairie, AB

  • Located in 120th Avenue, near the by-pass

  • 4 commercial condo buildings:

    • NR1

    • NR2

    • NR3

    • NR4

GRANDE PRAIRIE PROJECTS

  • Racquetball/Fitness Centre (1993)

  • Re/Max Office Complex, 100 St (1993

  • Market Mannor (1995)

  • The Station Buildings, (1997 - 2000)

  • Woodland Do-It Center Building (1998)

  • Grand Central Station Buildings (2001 - 2002)

  • Willow Place (2002)

  • Junction Point Village Buildings (2002 - 2005)

  • Northridge Buildings (2006 - 2011)

  • Smothco CRU Building (2009)

  • Stojan Power Sports & Marina Building & Shops (2009)

 

PROJECTS IN OTHER LOCATIONS

  • EARL's Corporate Offices (1996)

    • North Vancouver

PROJECTS IN OTHER LOCATIONS

  • Subway Restaurant (2010)

    • Grimshaw

  • EARL'S Restaurants (1993 - 1997)

    • Grande Prairie

    • Edmonton

    • Calgary

    • Calgary

    • Sherwood Park

    • Winnipeg

  • Joey Tomato's Restaurants (1994 - 1996)

    • Edmonton

    • Calgary

    • Sherwood Park

BUILDINGS

MEDICAL OFFICES

  • SURGICAL FASCILITIES

    • Kingsway Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

      • 109 - 9719, 98 Ave
        Grande Prairie, AB
        T8V 8K6

  • LABS

    • Peace Health Lab

      • 9805, 97 St
        Grande Prairie, AB
        T8V 8B9

  • CLINICS

    • Vanishings Laser Esthetics Inc.

      • 111 - 9719, 98 Ave

        Grande Prairie, AB
        T8V 8K6

    • Roy and Kali Family Dental Centre

      • 202 - 10126, 120th Ave

        Grande Prairie, AB
        ​T8V 8H9

    • RejuvaDERM Cosmetic Dermathology
      & Laser Centre

      • 202 - 10126, 120th Ave

        Grande Prairie, AB
        ​T8V 8H9

    • IMJ Medical Clinic

      • 106 - 10055, 120 Ave

        Grande Prairie, AB
        T8V 8H8

    • Dr. Herbert Orthodontics

      • 103 - 9815, 97th St

        Grande Prairie, AB
        T8V 8B9

    • Northern Sound & Hearing Clinic

      • 102 - 10055, 120 Ave

        Grande Prairie, AB
        T8V 8H8

BUSINESS OFFICES

  • BDO (In Junction Point: JP5 - 2005)

    • 200 - 9805, 97 St

      Grande Prairie, AB
      T8V 8B9

  • HUSKY Oil (In Junction Point: JP5 - 2006)

    • 9805, 97 St

      Grande Prairie, AB
      ​T8V 8B9

  • Dirham Homes (In Northridge: NR1 - 2007)

    • 203 - 10127, 121 Ave

      Grande Prairie, AB
      T8V 7V3

  • Thomson Group (In Northridge: NR3 - 2008)

    • 10055 120 Ave

      Grande Prairie, AB
      T8V 8H8

  • Scheunhage Engineers (In Northridge: NR2 - 2006)

    • 201 - 10126, 120 Ave

      Grande Prairie, AB
      T8V 8H9

  • Hunt Oil (In Northridge: NR2 - 2006)

    • 10127, 121 Ave

      Grande Prairie, AB
      T8V 7V3

TENANT IMPROVEMENTS
RESTAURANTS

PROJECTS IN OTHER LOCATIONS

  • Hi-Tech, (Reno - 1994)

  • Custom Communications (Reno - 1998)

  • Woodland Do-It Centre (Reno - 1998)

RETAIL
THE PROCESS
T-WEST
LOCATION

101 - 10126, 120 Ave

Grande Prairie, AB

T8V 8H9

 

For more information contact:

 

Dave Tissington

(780) 538.3788

 

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ABOUT T-WEST
THE PROCESS

CITY RESEARCH & SITE ASSESMENT

  • Research city planning and permitting requirements

  • Perform photo survey, site measurements and discovery

  • Research lifestyle needs required around site

  • Coordinate with key trades to assess site (as needed)

1
2

PROGRAMMING & PRELIMINARY DESIGN

  • Initial meeting with client

  • Detailed interview on design aesthetic and lifestyle needs

  • Develop existing conditions drawings drawn to scale

  • Develop and present preliminary design concepts including elevations

VALUE PLANNING & BUDGETING

  • Evaluate and compare design options to fit client's budget

  • Finalize project scope in budget and update drawings

  • Solicit competitive bids from subcontractors and suppliers 

4

PRELIMINARY BUDGETING

  • Develop preliminary budget with rough market costs

  • Solicit consultation from key trades and outside services

3
5

DESIGN REVIEW & PERMITTING

  • Submit Design Review Application to city (after step 4)

  • Submit Building Permit Application to city (after step 5)

     

6

FINAL BUDGET & DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

  • Solicit and complete structural engineering (as needed)

  • Finalize selections on finishes and subcontractor pricing

  • Finalize proposed design for permit application

7
8

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

  • Consistent oversight by Project Manager

  • Construction punch lists and quality control

  • Bi-weekly invoices with “Line Item Veto”

  • Customer satisfaction guarantee

CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT

  • Review final budget and proposed design

  • Sign Construction Agreement

  • Job launch meeting with Project Manager

T-West takes 8 main steps in  site and infrastructural development to ensure seamless project management and a successful completion. This process varies slightly when managing our own developments from when managing developments with other partners or for other clients.

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