// ON THE RECORD
Modular Interiors by Cook's
Calgary-based specialty contractor that supplies and installs raised access floors with underfloor air distribution (UFAD), modular power, and demountable glass and operable partition systems for commercial interiors. It rebranded from Cook's Construction & Consulting to Modular Interiors by Cook's, with operable-wall products under a sibling brand, TerraFlex Solutions.
📍 Calgary, Alberta, CanadaEst. 2018✓ 100% first-party verified
// CLIPS FROM Modular Interiors by Cook's
“we were able to almost see every single mistake possible in the bow tower”
“nothing against the ceiling guys but we typically try and promote that open ceiling concept”
“i'll give an example we did five big lecture halls at one of the universities”
“what advice would i give to anybody to start their own company i would say absolutely go for it”
“anytime you see mass timber it's got to be a raised floor right”
“in my younger years after high school i was fully into construction”
“that's a great question so i would say it's definitely a european or asian technology”
“you've worked on lots of major projects what's your take on the market right now”
“nine times out of ten the deficiencies with an underfloor air project are air leakage”
// LESSONS FROM Modular Interiors by Cook's
Raised access floors can be cost-neutral versus conventional construction when you factor in suspended ceiling, slab-coring, and ductwork offsets — do a give-back analysis before rejecting the premium.
Underfloor air distribution (UFAD) reduces energy costs by supplying conditioned air at a more moderate temperature and lower velocity than overhead mixing systems, enabling more free-cooling hours.
All-in-house, salaried crews — not subcontractors — give specialty contractors the ability to guarantee schedule commitments and warranty quality, which drives referral-based growth.
Building a loyal core team from shared early project experience (same mega-project origin) creates retention that lasts 15+ years and is a sustainable competitive moat.
Raised access floor layout errors are nearly impossible to correct once you're past the first few panels — precision at the start is non-negotiable for 150-ft runs.
For UFAD systems, air leakage — not panel load-bearing — is the primary deficiency risk; specifying gasketed panels and sealing all penetrations at the glass-wall stage prevents costly remediation.
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Describes itself as "Western Canada's leading expert in raised flooring and underfloor air distribution systems, with over 4 million sq. ft. installed."
SOURCE ▸Offers a 20-year warranty on its products, which it markets as "the best in the business."
SOURCE ▸Rebranded from "Cook's Construction & Consulting" to "Modular Interiors by Cook's"; the former domain cooksconstruction.net 301-redirects to modularinteriorsbycooks.com.
SOURCE ▸Founder Russell Cook also runs sibling brand TerraFlex Solutions, which designs and manufactures operable wall systems from the same Calgary address (#95-4511 Glenmore Trail SE).
SOURCE ▸LinkedIn company page lists the firm as founded 2018, Calgary, 11-50 employees, describing it as "a leader in modular finishes" with "a combined 50+ years of experience."
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