Smart Modular Canada

What Smart Modular Canada does

Smart Modular Canada is a privately held modular construction manufacturer headquartered in Rosslyn (Thunder Bay), Ontario, incorporated in 2019 by Bill Boulton after a decade of importing modular homes into the region. The company designs and factory-builds residential, multi-residential, commercial, and industrial modular buildings — ranging from tiny homes under 600 sq ft to multi-unit developments up to six storeys — engineered specifically for Northern Ontario climates with high insulation values (R-60 ceiling, R-40 floor, R-34 walls) and full compliance with Ontario Building Code, CSA, and ESA standards. All units are delivered fully finished, and the company also operates the wholly-owned TrusSMart division producing engineered roof trusses for residential, commercial, and industrial markets.

The business operates a direct-to-customer sales model across residential homeowners, multi-residential developers, First Nations communities (including fly-in/ice-road deliveries), mining and industrial operators, and institutional buyers such as school boards and healthcare providers. Pricing is quote-based on custom builds, with select in-stock show homes disclosed at $90,000–$149,000 + HST. The company runs a five-step process from consultation and design through manufacturing, transport, crane placement, and on-site installation, all handled in-house. A dedicated career page and a Managing Director of Business Strategy hire indicate ongoing organizational buildout.

The company is funded privately with no disclosed institutional investors, supported in part by a ~$1.0M FedDev grant received in November 2023. It has earned regional recognition including Northern Ontario Business 'Business of the Month' in June 2026, and has publicly visible anchor projects such as the Faye Peterson Maple Grove 8-plex (9,472 sq ft) supportive housing development. Its geographic footprint is concentrated in Northwestern Ontario with stated reach into Eastern Manitoba and remote/Indigenous communities, though it does not operate outside Canada.

Name

Smart Modular Canada

Legal name

Smart Modular Canada

Website

https://smartmod.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smart Modular Canada is a privately held modular building manufacturer based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, designing and factory-building residential, multi-residential, commercial, and industrial structures for Northern Ontario and remote/Indigenous communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Construction / Prefabricated Buildings

NAICS

Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing (321991)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Residential Green / High-Performance Home Construction (Net-Zero, Passive House) (IMAFABAH)

Keywords

• Modular home manufacturing
• Prefabricated buildings
• Residential construction
• Commercial modular structures
• Industrial workforce housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Thunder Bay

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Modular Home Sales: Smart Modular Canada designs and builds modular homes and buildings sold as one-time purchases to residential customers, developers, First Nations communities, and commercial/industrial clients. Pricing varies by model, size, and customization. Show homes are available for purchase with in-stock pricing disclosed, while custom builds require quotes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Smart Modular Canada designs, manufactures, and installs factory-built modular homes and buildings in Thunder Bay, Ontario, offering turnkey solutions across tiny homes, bungalows, sectional homes, multi-residential buildings (including 4-plex and 8-plex configurations), commercial structures, and industrial workforce accommodations. The company delivers fully finished structures engineered for Northern Canadian climates, including HVAC, fixtures, cabinetry, and flooring, and provides the TrusSMart roof truss division as a vertically integrated component of its modular offering.

Product overview

Smart Modular Canada is a modular home and building manufacturer based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, offering a comprehensive portfolio of prefabricated modular structures. The company provides five main residential product lines: Tiny Homes (under 600 sq ft including Marten, Pandora, Islander), Bungalows (600-1000 sq ft including Skyview, Winterfell, Vitamin Sea, Harmony, Elmsgate, Juniper, Nemos, Solstice, Algonquin), Sectional Homes (over 1000 sq ft including Orchid, Timberwood A, Sandcastle B, Hound A, Lynx), Multi-Residential Buildings (including Bayview and Superior Duplexes, Kingfisher 4-Plex, Maple Grove 8-Plex, Woodland Duplex), plus Commercial and Industrial building categories (including Gym). The portfolio also includes TrusSMart roof trusses as a division product, Accessible Design options, and specialized First Nations Housing solutions. All homes are built to Ontario Building Code (OBC), CSA, and ESA standards with factory-controlled quality construction, featuring high insulation values (R-60 ceiling, R-40 floor, R-34 walls) designed specifically for Northern Ontario climates. The company offers complete turnkey solutions from design through manufacturing, shipping, craning, and installation, with a 10-year structural warranty on residential buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TrusSMart: A division of Smart Modular Canada that manufactures roof trusses locally in Thunder Bay for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Handles garage trusses, shed trusses, and standard sizes in stock.

Products and services

• Tiny Homes (under 600 sq ft) Compact modular homes under 600 sq ft designed for first-time buyers, rental investments, or guest houses, with modern amenities and minimalist sustainable living. Available as custom builds or in-stock show homes (Islander at $90,000 + HST; Marten at $149,000 + HST or $110,000 clearance).
• Bungalows (600-1,000 sq ft) Single-wide modular homes ranging from 600-1,000 sq ft delivered as one module and ready to be tied to the foundation and connected to utilities with minimal on-site work. Models include 2-3 bedrooms and 1-2 bathrooms, designed for residential year-round use in Northern Ontario climates.
• Sectional Homes (over 1,000 sq ft) Double-wide modular homes built using two or more modules seamlessly connected on-site, offering larger living spaces over 1,000 sq ft with faster construction timelines than stick-built construction. Designs available in 1,400-1,600+ sq ft configurations with 2-4 bedrooms.
• Multi-Residential Buildings (Duplex, 4-Plex, 8-Plex, Townhomes) Multi-family modular units including duplexes, triplexes, 4-plex, 8-plex, town homes, and row housing for communities of all sizes, including supportive housing units. Featured configurations include Kingfisher 4-Plex (8BR/4BA across 4 units) and Maple Grove 8-Plex (16BR/16BA across 8 units, designed for community housing applications such as the Faye Peterson emergency shelter).
• Commercial Buildings Custom modular commercial structures for construction, education, government, land development, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail industries, including hotels, motels, offices, community centres, retail stores, gas stations, staff accommodations, schools, portables, and medical clinics. Delivered on-time and on-budget with faster ROI than stick-built commercial construction.
• Industrial Buildings Rapid-deployment modular industrial structures for oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, defense, and emergency relief industries. Includes mobile offices, on-site workplace accommodations / work camps / workforce housing, warehouses, storage units, and common buildings (kitchens, laundry, gyms) designed for quick deployment in remote locations.
• TrusSMart Engineered Roof Trusses A division of Smart Modular Canada that manufactures engineered roof trusses locally in Thunder Bay using Canadian lumber and North American truss plates, offered to residential, commercial, and industrial customers with standard in-stock sizes for garages and sheds (spanning 8' to 32'). Trusses are engineered for Northern Ontario's high snow loads and meet Canadian Standards Association (CSA) requirements.
• Accessible Modular Home Designs Wheelchair-accessible and barrier-free modular home design options integrated into Smart Modular Canada's residential product line, including step-free entry, wider doors and hallways, accessible kitchens and bathrooms, reachable switches and outlets, and adaptable flooring to meet varied accessibility needs. Used for individual accessible homes as well as accessible supportive housing such as the Faye Peterson three-story 8-plex.
• First Nations Housing Modular housing solutions for Northern and fly-in First Nations communities, including single-family and multi-unit developments. Delivered via specialized logistics including ice-road transport to remote regions, with flexible foundation options (screw piles, cribbing, pony walls, basements) suited to local conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Simultaneous site prep and factory construction reduces overall project timelines compared to traditional stick building
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)minorOthersCorporate member of CFIB, supporting small and independent business advocacy in Canada
• CEDC / GoToThunderBay.caminorOthersMember of the Thunder Bay Community Development Corporation supporting local economic development
• Construction Association of Thunder BayminorOthersMember of local construction industry association providing networking and industry resources
• Mine ConnectminorOthersCorporate member of mining industry connection platform supporting Northern Ontario mining sector
• Modular Construction Council - Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA)minorOthersMember of CHBA Modular Construction Council, the national voice for Canada's residential construction industry
• Thunder Bay Chamber of CommerceminorOthersMember of local Chamber of Commerce supporting business community and economic development
• Thunder Bay Executives AssociationminorOthersMember of executives association for networking and professional development

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maple Leaf Homes: Ontario-based factory-built modular home manufacturer producing residential and light commercial modular buildings. Closest direct competitor in product line and Ontario geography for Smart Modular's residential bungalow and sectional offerings.
• Guerdon Modular Buildings: US-based modular construction company building multi-storey modular apartments, hotels and large commercial structures. Competes with Smart Modular's multi-residential Maple Grove and Kingfisher product lines for large developer and supportive-housing bids.
• Britco Modular Homes: British Columbia-based manufacturer of modular residential and commercial buildings. Directly comparable factory-built wood-frame modular product line that competes for multi-residential and custom residential projects in Canada.
• NRB Inc. (formerly Horizon North): Canadian modular building manufacturer producing modular homes and commercial structures including the former Britco brand. Competes with Smart Modular for residential and workforce housing projects across Canada and overlaps on multi-residential design.
• Stillwater Homes: Western Canadian modular home builder producing residential and multi-family modular structures. Directly comparable product offering to Smart Modular's bungalow and sectional lines with overlapping Canadian customer base.

Emerging players

• Modcor (Wernick Group modular division): Canadian modular construction arm of Wernick Group producing permanent modular buildings for residential, hospitality and commercial use. Comparable factory-built process and project-based sales model to Smart Modular's commercial and multi-residential lines.
• Coversteel / Superior Build: Commercial and residential modular builder serving North American workforce housing and affordable housing developers. Competes with Smart Modular's multi-residential and industrial workforce-housing offerings.

Broad incumbents

• ATCO Structures & Logistics: Canada's largest modular building manufacturer offering workforce housing, schools and offices. Overlaps with Smart Modular across residential, commercial and industrial modular categories but at vastly greater scale, multiple facilities, and national geographic reach.
• Champion Home Builders (Clayton): One of North America's largest manufactured and modular home builders under Clayton Properties. Established incumbent shaping what factory-built residential must compete against on price, scale and distribution for Smart Modular's residential lines.
• WillScot: North American leader in mobile offices and modular space, leasing temporary and permanent modular buildings. Adjacent incumbent to Smart Modular's commercial and industrial modular offerings in workforce accommodations and site offices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SmartModularCanada807
• Facebookfacebook.com/SmartModCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smart-modular-canada
• Instagraminstagram.com/smartmodularcanada

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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