Kingsmith Builders

What Kingsmith Builders does

Kingsmith Builders is a privately held, small-scale construction firm headquartered in Cochrane, Alberta, operating continuously since its 1985 founding by Kern Kingsmith. The company provides three core service lines — custom home building, residential renovations, and commercial construction (general contracting, design-build, retrofits, tenant improvements, and retail build-outs) — and has recently begun selling spec homes, exemplified by The Ruby in Cochrane's Fireside Community. Projects are designed and managed in-house using CAD drawings, elevation plans, and mood boards, with execution delivered through established relationships with local tradespeople rather than proprietary technology platforms.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, project-based revenue model with one-time payments tied to each custom build, renovation, or commercial engagement; pricing is quote-based after design consultation, with full cost breakdowns provided before construction begins and a 10-year new home warranty included. Customer acquisition is dominated by referrals, repeat clients, and community reputation within Cochrane, Rocky View County, Calgary, and surrounding Alberta areas, supported by a small marketing footprint (website, Instagram, Facebook) and community engagement including the Building Futures school partnership program.

The firm employs 1-10 staff delivering hands-on customer service and is led by Craig Wiens (President & CEO since 2014), who expanded the business beyond its original residential-only scope. No private equity, venture capital, or institutional investor involvement is evidenced, and the company has not pursued acquisitions, public listing, or geographic expansion beyond Alberta.

Name

Kingsmith Builders

Legal name

Kingsmith Builders

Website

https://kingsmithhomes.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kingsmith Builders is a privately held, small custom home builder, renovation, and commercial construction firm founded in 1985, serving residential and commercial clients in Cochrane, Calgary, and surrounding Alberta communities with project-based, direct-to-consumer engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Residential Construction

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611), Residential Remodelers (236118), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Custom home building
• Home renovation services
• Commercial construction
• Design-build construction
• General contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Cochrane, Alberta

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Building: One-time custom home construction projects from design through completion, including lot acquisition, CAD drawings, trade coordination, and final handover with 10-year warranty
2. Home Renovations: Renovation services for existing homes including layout optimization, design planning, and project management
3. Commercial Construction: General contracting, design-build, special projects, retrofits, retail build-outs, site improvements, and tenant improvements for commercial clients
4. Spec Home Sales: Sale of completed or under-construction homes built by the company, including lot and GST

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kingsmith Builders is a custom home builder and construction services company offering end-to-end residential new builds, home renovations, and commercial construction in Cochrane, Rocky View, Calgary, and surrounding Alberta communities. Services span design (CAD drawings, elevation plans, mood boards), trade management, and project completion with a 10-year new home warranty. The company also develops and sells spec-built homes, including its current Ruby model in the Fireside Community of Cochrane.

Product overview

Kingsmith Builders is a home building company offering three core service lines: Custom Home Building/New Builds, Renovations, and Commercial Construction. The company operates with divisions for residential and commercial projects, providing end-to-end construction services from design (CAD drawings, elevations, mood boards) through trade management to completion. Additionally, the company has developed properties for sale, such as The Ruby in the Fireside Community of Cochrane, Alberta. The company was founded in 1985 and maintains a small team focused on hands-on customer service and quality craftsmanship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year new home warranty on completed homes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bow Valley High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Since 2014, Kingsmith Builders has partnered with Bow Valley High School as part of the Building Futures program. The program allows Grade 10 students to build a house from start to finish over a school year, learning tangible skills from professionals and earning up to 50 credits plus Residential Construction Site Manager Level 1 accreditation.
• Cochrane High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Kingsmith Builders partners with Cochrane High School in the Building Futures program where students gain hands-on building experience while earning academic credits and industry accreditation.
• Springbank Community High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Springbank Community High School participates in the Building Futures program run by Kingsmith Builders, giving students real-world construction experience.
• Rocky View SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Rocky View Schools district-wide partnership with Kingsmith Builders for the Building Futures program, providing students across multiple schools with construction education and accreditation opportunities.
• Kimmett Cup TournamentminorOthersAnnual pond hockey tournament honoring Lindsay Leigh Kimmett, raising funds for Children's Wish Foundation and Children's Cottage Society. Kingsmith Builders President & CEO Craig Wiens participates annually.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Shane Homes: One of the largest volume homebuilders in the Calgary region, offering single-family homes, multi-family, and design centres. Comparable to Kingsmith because it operates in the same Calgary-area custom and semi-custom new-home market, but with materially greater scale and marketing reach.
• Jayman BUILT: Major Alberta-based homebuilder with show home parades across Calgary and surrounding communities. Comparable to Kingsmith as an Alberta residential builder serving similar buyer segments in the same Calgary metro geography.

Direct peers

• Trico Homes: Calgary-based homebuilder offering single-family homes and custom build options with show home locations across the city. Direct comparable as a Calgary-area residential builder with custom build capabilities serving similar buyer profiles.
• Homes by Avi: Calgary homebuilder offering quick possession, spec, and custom-built homes. Direct peer competing for the same custom and spec home buyers in the Calgary metro and Cochrane-adjacent geographies.
• Cardel Homes: Calgary-area homebuilder focused on single-family homes and custom design options. Directly comparable as a Calgary new-home builder serving similar mid-market custom build buyers.
• NuVista Homes: Calgary-area homebuilder offering single-family detached and custom home options. Comparable to Kingsmith because it targets the same mid-market custom buyer in the greater Calgary region.
• Broadview Homes: Calgary-area homebuilder providing new single-family homes with design studio offerings. Comparable to Kingsmith as a Calgary-region new-home builder targeting similar buyer demographics.
• Calbridge Homes: Calgary-area homebuilder offering single-family homes with custom design services. Comparable to Kingsmith because it operates in the same Calgary/Cochrane new-home market with similar custom-build positioning.
• Bedrock Homes: Alberta-based homebuilder with projects across the Edmonton-Calgary corridor, including custom build options. Comparable to Kingsmith as an Alberta custom/semi-custom homebuilder serving similar family-buyer segments.
• Douglas Homes: Calgary-area custom home builder offering design-build services for single-family homes. Comparable to Kingsmith because it serves similar mid-market custom home buyers in the Calgary metro market with design-build integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KingsmithBuilders
• Instagraminstagram.com/kingsmithbuilders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kingsmithhomes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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