First Gulf has become the first choice for office leasing, development, and construction in and around the GTA.

First Gulf is building the offices of the future. We&apos;re leaders in the development of Class-A office buildings, including features and systems which create healthy work environments, reduce long-term maintenance, and decrease renovation costs. Partnering with some of the best design teams in North America, we focus on efficiency and sustainability, producing office space where tenants can feel (and measure) the improvement. From extremely efficient floor plates, to raised access flooring, to energy modelling systems, our team works hard to make it easier for tenants to build into their new space and create functional work environments that truly work for their employees. But our vision also goes beyond the building itself, extending to the surrounding neighbourhood. Many of our office developments across the GTA are concentrated around transit hubs, making it easier for tenants to get to and from work every day. In fact, visibility, accessibility, and walkability are some of the primary drivers behind our most successful office-centric initiatives. We&apos;ve worked hand-in-hand with transit authorities, municipal leaders, and surrounding neighbourhoods and businesses to ensure that any proposed developments work for the entire community. Why do we think about these details? It&apos;s our way of turning one of the biggest decisions a company can make into one of the easiest.

Office

Health, Accessibile, Sustainable Workplaces Start Here.

Our Leasing, Development, Construction and Property Management teams work together to ensure that our retail properties are clean, safe, and welcoming.

As leaders in the leasing and construction of retail and mixed-use developments across southern Ontario, First Gulf has the in-house expertise to look at an old mall in Waterloo and turn it into an attractive civic square and shopping destination. Or to re-purpose a 100,000 square foot printing facility at 333 King Street East into exciting new mixed-use retail (and lease the entire space within six months). After 20 years in the commercial development business, our team continues to build lasting relationships with businesses that will add to the fabric of a neighbourhood. It&apos;s about keeping unique, driven retailers in spaces that perfectly suit their businesses. Really, it&apos;s all about balance.

Retail

FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE.

Our full-service approach continues to successfully deliver exciting industrial development initiatives across the GTA.

First Gulf has a proven history providing design-build insight, obtaining permits and approvals, and negotiating land deals to build multi-phased industrial developments, mega-bakeries, and fast-track distribution centres (all while saving clients millions of dollars in fees). Our work in this sector has resulted in strong, lasting partnerships, not to mention flexible and functional industrial facilities in and around the GTA. In its earliest stages, First Gulf specialized in industrial development - a core specialty from which we have never strayed very far. We know the flexibility required in these spaces, bringing to the table a wide breadth of expertise that only comes from years of experience, and tailoring our approach to the unique needs of each project.

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AN INDUSTRIOUS APPROACH TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

We have been engaged in numerous multi-family residential developments across the GTA as a third-party contractor.

As the commercial arm of Great Gulf, one of the largest home builders in North America, First Gulf complements the residential giant&apos;s expertise through the successful finance, development, construction, leasing and property management of office, retail, industrial, and rental apartment buildings. Each of First Gulf&apos;s developments focuses on mobility, sustainability, and flexibility, and it is this approach which has led to some of our most successful (and most relevant) developments. Never content to stay in one market sector, both our development and construction teams provide the flexibility and wide-range of experience necessary to adapt to new and exciting opportunities.

Residential Rental

Q: What happens when the Commercial sister-company of an award-winning Residential Developer applies its expertise to unique Residential Rental opportunities across the GTA? A: Beautiful, lasting mixed-use residential developments that are welcomed by the community.

First Gulf is currently engaged in more than $500-million worth of construction work in the GTA.

Our construction team may be the go to for First Gulf, but that doesn&apos;t mean they can&apos;t share their expertise with others. First Gulf provides third-party contracting, construction management, and design-build services to clients across the GTA. Our highly-skilled and respected construction services team has established strong relationships with consultants, sub-trades, and other team members throughout the region, and these partnerships often result in referrals for our trusted expertise. Stemming from our wide breadth of office, retail, and industrial experience, our construction team provides a unique benefit to clients on every project, remedying schedule and budget challenges and recommending effective solutions as soon as we are engaged. First Gulf effectively manages all construction projects through a comprehensive, hands-on approach to design, cost, schedule, productivity, safety, quality, and environmental protection, with strategic stakeholder input. We believe in approaching every project by looking at the whole life of the building, and regularly consult in-house experts to provide insight throughout the process.

Third-Party Construction

The Best Successes are Shared.

First Gulf has championed the development of transit-oriented office campuses, sustainable mixed-use developments, and well-planned industrial business parks for more than 30 years…and our most significant developments are still ahead of us.

Starting from nothing is simultaneously exciting and daunting—even for the most experienced developer. While everyone has an idea of what they would do with “the right piece of land”, all too often expectations become clouded, best intentions sour, and the project soon loses steam. Unless you&apos;re First Gulf. Land development is an area where our team thrives. We approach each opportunity with a uniquely fresh perspective, setting realistic expectations for all project stakeholders and questioning everything along the way. Applying in-house expertise and consulting trusted industry partners, we&apos;re champions of sustainable, transit-oriented, well-planned commercial projects that excite and inspire entire communities. Even after more than 30 years in the industry, our team refuses to fall into a “business-as-usual” mentality. We see every project as an opportunity for innovation, and look for the small achievements that can be made each day which will have a big impact down the road. Why do we excel at strategic land development? Because we put the future first on every project, and the future is never dull.

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