Masonry and concrete in Calgary
Block, brick, stone, and concrete for structural walls, veneers, and repairs.
- Concrete block walls
- Brick & stone veneer
- Grade beams & formwork
- Concrete repairs
What we deliver
Gencon crews lay concrete block for structural cores, set stone and brick veneers, and handle concrete work from grade beams to repairs. Formwork, reinforcing, and placement are managed alongside the other trades, keeping the structure on schedule.
On a commercial job, masonry and concrete are structure: block cores, grade beams, and foundations that the rest of the building stands on. At home, the work is more often brick, stone, and concrete repair. Either way, Calgary’s winters shape the schedule. The pre-engineered steel building in our project library went up through a Calgary winter, winter concrete included.
Masonry
- Concrete block walls and cores
- Brick and stone veneer
- Masonry repairs
Concrete
- Grade beams and formwork
- Reinforcing and placement
- Winter concrete
- Concrete repairs
Why Gencon
- Structural and finish masonry
- Winter concrete experience
- Engineered, inspected work
- Durable Alberta-climate detailing
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How we work
From estimate to walkthrough.
- 01
Estimate
A journeyman walks the site and the drawings with you, or for a repair, looks at the damage and what caused it.
- 02
Plan
Structural masonry and concrete follow the engineer’s design, and we sequence the pours and wall work with the trades around them.
- 03
Build
Our crews build the formwork, place the reinforcing and concrete, and lay the block, brick, or stone. In cold weather, we heat and protect the work.
- 04
Walkthrough
We check the finished work with you, once the inspections the design calls for are done.
Permits and codes
What applies in Calgary.
The agreed scope sets out the permits that apply and who is responsible for each inspection. Requirements outside Calgary should be confirmed with the local authority.
- In Calgary, a retaining wall that holds back 1.2 m (4 ft) or more of soil needs City approval, usually a building permit, and a wall 1.2 m or taller can also need a development permit.
- In a home, moving or removing walls, or cutting new openings for windows and doors in interior or exterior walls, needs a building permit.
- On a commercial building, an architect or professional engineer may be required to design and inspect the project, and their plans must carry their stamp.
- Alberta’s building code is the National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition, in force since May 1, 2024.
Official sources
- City of Calgary: Fences and retaining walls
- City of Calgary: Home renovations and basements
- City of Calgary: Changes to existing buildings
- Government of Alberta: Building codes and standards
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What drives the cost
An accurate price needs a property-specific scope. These details move it most:
- Wall size and height, and the material: block, brick, or stone
- The reinforcing and grout the design calls for
- Formwork, excavation, and site access
- Heating and protection in cold weather
- For repairs, how far the damage goes once it is opened up
What affects the timeline
The schedule is confirmed after the scope has been assessed. These details shape it:
- Weather and temperature
- Curing time before the next stage can start
- Engineering and permit review for structural work
- Inspections at the stages the design and permit call for
Do you work through the winter?
Yes. Concrete and masonry can go ahead in cold weather with heating and protection, which add to the cost and the schedule.
Do you repair brick, stone, and concrete at homes?
Yes. Brick, stone, and concrete repairs are part of our residential work. We look at what caused the damage before we price the repair.
Proof on site
Masonry in the field
Grade-beam formwork 
Winter concrete work 
Commercial bay exterior
Good work starts with a conversation.
Tell us about your project. We’ll help you put the right scope and the right trades together.