Company Description

Our Mission:

To carefully blend innovative design with high quality materials and workmanship to provide a living environment which is attractive, functional, and appealing to a broad spectrum of lifestyles.


Our Business:

Grandeur Housing Ltd. located in Winkler, Manitoba, is a leader in manufactured and modular home production, as well as commercial and industrial buildings. Grandeur currently employs approximately 280 people and operates out of 200,000 square feet of space. The company is growing rapidly and in addition to selling homes through dealers, Grandeur recently started distribution of modular homes in the local market. This recent change has brought a new dimension to Grandeur and will continue to add to the pursuit of growth and diversity.


Our History:

A private manufacturing company, Grandeur is owned by shareholders and operated by a board of directors. It all began with a small group of investors in February of 1976, and in early May a new building was under construction.

The original goal for Grandeur was to compete in the market by building a high quality product, which has always continued as the main goal. As time has passed, additional goals have evolved along with the Grandeur product. Adding new products while maintaining a commitment to quality has continuously created new markets for Grandeur, expanding our horizons greatly.

At the beginning, each Grandeur model was individually inspected by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). In 1985 Grandeur was granted plant certification, eliminating the need for individual inspection. This meant that CSA no longer needed to send an inspector for each model, but Grandeur had implemented a quality control system that ensures each unit is built to CSA standards. This change allowed Grandeur to be more accommodating in meeting the changing market demand for custom built homes, setting us apart from competitors and creating growth. All Grandeur homes are still built to CSA standards, however inspections for homes are governed by QAI (Quality Auditing Institute). Building custom homes was an opportunity to operate in a niche market that other builders did not want to enter. This change allowed Grandeur to become the company that it is today, a custom builder of high quality manufactured and modular homes, commercial, and industrial buildings.



Our Markets:

The residential products that Grandeur offers appeal to a wide variety of people from across Canada. Manufactured homes are often a positive alternative for first home buyers or for those looking for a retirement home, or for growing families. Manufactured homes can be affordable yet customized to fit each customer's needs. Modular and RTM are often a choice of those looking to build an affordable mid-size home placed on a permanent foundation or those who are ready to build their dream home. Whatever size or model type of the home, each home can be built customized to suit the customer's needs and is built to Grandeur quality standards and the National Building Code. Qualified Dealers and salespeople are available to help each customer decide which model and style of home is best fitted to suit their needs, desires, and budget.



Our Involvement - Charitable Organizations:

Grandeur Housing Ltd. prides itself in being a community oriented company. In 2006, Grandeur developed a playhouse project which consisted of building and raffling off two Children's playhouse's with all the proceeds going toward Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Winkler and Morden. Many of our suppliers assisted with the project by donating materials for the construction of the playhouses and Grandeur employees donated their time to the construction. Together we raised over $27,000 for BBBS that will be used in helping their organization share a little magic with the kids of our community. In 2008, Grandeur decided to pursue the playhouse project again, this time building one cabin themed playhouse with all proceeds going to Winkler Bible Camp. Almost $20,000 was raised for the camp, allowing them extra funding for programming needs. Grandeur has also taken part in the development of Winkler's Bethel Heritage Park, a park meant to reflect on the history of the community and the people and events which have made Winkler what it is today. Grandeur also makes a commitment to the community in several other ways, donating to various charities throughout the year and contributing to the growing city of Winkler and surrounding areas.



Our Involvement - Environmental Responsibility:

Most of us are reminded daily of how important it is to take care of the environment we live in. As businesses and families make changes to encourage a greener world, Grandeur Housing is making these adjustments as well. As more innovations are made on green building, Grandeur is working these innovations into our current building process.



Our Certifications:

Grandeur Homes are built to required and relevant CSA building codes, and are inspected regularly by independent auditors from the Quality Auditing Institution (QAI). These unannounced inspections, along with inspections by Grandeur Quality Control Personnel help to ensure that your home will meet or exceed all local and national requirements for the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) construction codes. Each manufactured home that Grandeur builds, is built and tested to meet and exceed the CSA specifications for Mobile Home CSA Z240 Series. For details of rating etc. refer to manufacturer's specifications plate.

Each modular home that Grandeur builds, is built and tested to meet specifications for modular homes requirements of CSA Standard A277 and the National Building Code as detailed on the Specification Sheets inside the house. Each industrial and commercial building that Grandeur builds meets the CSA specifications for industrial and commercial buildings. For details of electrical rating refer to manufacturer's nameplate.



Memberships:

* Winnipeg Construction Association

* Canadian Construction Association

* Winkler Chamber of Commerce

* Canadian Manufactured Housing Institution

* Modular Housing Association Prairie Provinces

* Manufactured Housing Institution