For nearly five decades, Grandeur Housing has quietly transformed the way Canadians think about modular construction. Located in Winkler, Manitoba, this factory builder is known not only for its exceptional craftsmanship, but for its deep commitment to solving housing challenges across Western and Central Canada.
"I've been with Grandeur for 29 years," says general manager Derek Hiebert. "I grew up in this industry, and I still love building homes and creating solutions that really help people."
From trailers to tailored solutions
Grandeur began in 1976 with a simple but powerful mission: to provide affordable housing. Over time, the company shifted from mobile homes to customizable modular buildings. "We moved from making a product to creating homes that fit the homeowner," Hiebert explains. "We now offer solutions tailored to each family's needs."
Today, Grandeur produces everything from single-family homes to multifamily residences, schools, healthcare facilities, and even hotels – all from their certified factory. "Think of it like Lego blocks," says Hiebert. "We stack and connect modules to create buildings up to six storeys high."
Innovation and quality under one roof
Much of Grandeur's strength lies in its vertically integrated approach. The company operates its own internal sub-assemblies; cabinet shop, welding shop, and paint and stain line, allowing them to control quality at every step.
"We've learned to support our main assembly line with in-house sub-assemblies," says Hiebert. "It means we can be flexible and efficient without compromising craftsmanship."
Grandeur is a CSA A277 certified factory, ensuring code compliance along with rigorous quality and safety standards. "Every module we build is inspected multiple times a day," he adds. "That level of oversight simply isn't possible on traditional construction sites."
Adapting to meet Canada’s housing needs
With a growing national conversation around housing affordability, Grandeur is uniquely positioned to contribute to real solutions. They specialize in volumetric modular construction – fully finished modules that are shipped to site ready for final installation.
"We're seeing increasing demand for multifamily housing for urban, rural, and remote communities," says Hiebert. "We can ship homes by truck, train, and even ferry to places with limited access and construction resources."
Grandeur is also a certified net-zero builder, using factory efficiencies to minimize waste and maximize energy efficiency. "We utilize materials to reduce landfill waste, and build airtight, energy-efficient homes – even if the final product isn't certified net-zero, it benefits from those high standards."
Changing perceptions, one tour at a time
Despite their innovations, Hiebert says public perception of modular construction still needs to catch up. "People hear 'modular' and think 'trailer park', but what we do is completely different," he explains. "We invite anyone to tour our factory and see the process for themselves."
That openness is part of Grandeur's ethos. "We're not just building homes; we're building trust and partnerships," he says. "We want to work with communities, governments, and developers to tackle housing challenges together."
As they approach their 50th year, Grandeur Housing continues to expand its vision: supporting individuals, empowering communities, and redefining what modular building can be.
To learn more or get in touch, visit grandeurhousing.com.