Carrington Group Of Companies

What Carrington Group Of Companies does

Carrington Group of Companies is a privately held, family-owned, vertically integrated real estate and construction organization founded in 1973 by Ken Ferchoff in Edmonton, Alberta. The company operates across Western Canada through a portfolio of wholly owned sub-brands that cover the full housing lifecycle: single-family, duplex, and townhome construction under Bedrock Homes (Alberta) and Carrington Homes (British Columbia); multifamily residential under Carrington Communities; residential land development under Carrington Land; purpose-built rental apartments managed by City Property Management under the Carrington Rentals brand; seniors retirement living including memory care under Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities; light industrial and commercial construction under Carrington Construction; and managed and virtual office space under Carrington Business Campus and Executive Hub. Master-planned communities include Woodbend, Perch at Mattson, Alces, Trailhead at the Ponds, and Lone Pine Estates.

The company's underlying technology is largely operational and physical rather than software-based: integrated land development, construction management, and property management capabilities controlled under a single corporate platform, with an Interior Design Studio supporting home customization and a 10-year partnership with Avid CX providing customer experience measurement. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML systems, public APIs, or digital product platforms; the value proposition rests on construction quality, vertical integration, and multi-market presence.

Revenue is generated across five streams: one-time residential home and land sales (Bedrock Homes, Carrington Communities, Carrington Homes, Carrington Land), recurring rental income (Carrington Rentals / City Property Management), managed services and construction contracts (Carrington Construction, Carrington Business Campus, Executive Hub), and subscription-style recurring fees from Lifestyle Options seniors living. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through showhomes and sales offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Kelowna, and Vernon, supplemented by enterprise sales for commercial tenants and construction clients. Customers are predominantly individual homebuyers, renters, and seniors (SMB/consumer) with enterprise commercial tenants in the office and industrial segment. The company has not raised external funding rounds and operates as a self-financed, family-controlled enterprise.

Name

Carrington Group Of Companies

Legal name

Carrington Group of Companies

Website

https://www.carringtongroup.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carrington Group of Companies is a family-owned, vertically integrated real estate and construction firm founded in 1973 in Edmonton, operating across Western Canada through Bedrock Homes, Carrington Communities, Carrington Homes, Carrington Land, Carrington Rentals, Lifestyle Options, and Carrington Construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development and Construction

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (531110), Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (53112), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519), Investors, Nec (6799)

akta.pro primary industry

For-Profit / Investor-Owned CCRCs (HLADAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Independent Living Real Estate Owners/Operators (REITs & Management Companies) (HLADAAAG), Single-Family Rental (SFR) Property Management (BPAJAFAB), Office Tenant Representation (BPAJALAA), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Residential homebuilding
• Commercial construction
• Land development
• Seniors retirement living
• Property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Home Sales: Revenue from selling single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, and multifamily condos through Bedrock Homes, Carrington Communities, and Carrington Homes brands. Operating throughout Alberta and British Columbia.
2. Rental Property Income: Purpose-built rental developments managed by City Property Management. Award-winning rental developments in accessible areas throughout Alberta and British Columbia.
3. Land Development Sales: Residential land development through Carrington Land, offering lots for sale in communities throughout Alberta and British Columbia including Woodbend, Perch at Mattson, Alces, Trailhead at the Ponds, and Lone Pine Estates.
4. Commercial Construction and Management: Light industrial buildings, warehouses, office tenant improvements, and specialized multifamily projects through Carrington Construction. Also includes managed office space at Carrington Business Campus and virtual office solutions through Executive Hub.
5. Seniors Living: Retirement communities through Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities offering affordable, supportive housing with aging in place model and memory care facilities in Edmonton area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carrington Group is a vertically integrated real estate and construction organization that develops, builds, and manages residential communities, purpose-built rental apartments, seniors retirement living, commercial office space, and master-planned land developments across Western Canada. Operating through sub-brands such as Bedrock Homes, Carrington Communities, Carrington Homes, Lifestyle Options, Carrington Land, Carrington Rentals, Carrington Construction, Carrington Business Campus, and Executive Hub, the company covers the full housing lifecycle from land acquisition and lot sales through home construction, leasing, retirement living, and commercial property management.

Product overview

Carrington Group of Companies is a diversified, vertically integrated real estate and construction organization operating throughout Western Canada. The company operates as a platform of distinct sub-brands covering the full housing lifecycle: Bedrock Homes (single-family, duplex, and townhomes in Alberta), Carrington Communities (multifamily residential), Carrington Homes (single-family homes in British Columbia), Carrington Land (residential land development), Carrington Rentals (purpose-built rentals), Lifestyle Options (seniors retirement living), Carrington Construction (light industrial and commercial construction), Carrington Business Campus (managed office space), and Executive Hub (virtual office solutions). The company also develops master-planned communities including Woodbend, Perch at Mattson, Alces, Trailhead at the Ponds, and Lone Pine Estates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bedrock Homes: Single family, duplex and townhomes builder in Alberta
• Carrington Communities
• Carrington Homes
• Carrington Land
• Lifestyle Options
• Carrington Construction
• Carrington Business Campus
• Executive Hub
• Hope Builders
• Ken's Diner

Products and services

• Bedrock Homes Single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes for sale in Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer areas of Alberta under an affordable luxury design philosophy.
• Carrington Communities Multifamily residential homes including condos offering low-maintenance living in Edmonton and Vernon, British Columbia.
• Carrington Homes Single-family homes and duplexes for sale in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, including Kelowna and Vernon.
• Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities Affordable, supportive retirement communities in the Edmonton area offering an aging-in-place model and specialized memory care, including Edmonton's first seniors assisted-living facility purposely built for memory care.
• Carrington Land Residential land development creating master-planned communities throughout Alberta and British Columbia, offering lots for sale in Woodbend, Perch at Mattson, Alces, Trailhead at the Ponds, and Lone Pine Estates.
• Carrington Rentals Purpose-built rental apartment developments in accessible areas throughout Alberta and British Columbia, managed by City Property Management.
• Carrington Construction Light industrial buildings, warehouses, office tenant improvements, and specialized multifamily construction projects for commercial clients in Edmonton and surrounding areas, including Acheson and Sherwood Park.
• Carrington Business Campus Managed office space in Class A buildings near Edmonton International Airport, providing office space for business professionals and executives.
• Executive Hub Virtual office space and turn-key executive suites offering professional office spaces with business support services.
• Woodbend Residential community in Leduc, Alberta featuring walking trails, a storm pond, and nearby amenities.
• Perch at Mattson Community in Southeast Edmonton with preserved ponds and treestands, creating a walkable neighborhood.
• Alces Contemporary community in Southeast Edmonton designed to foster family and neighborhood connections.
• Trailhead at the Ponds Community in Upper Mission, Kelowna, BC offering views of Lake Okanagan with surrounding amenities.
• Lone Pine Estates Residential community on Black Mountain in Kelowna, BC offering views and nature access for custom home building.

Quantifiable outcome

• Built over 15,000 homes since 1973
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Avid CXminorOthers · 29 June 2026Partnership over the past decade to gather real, verified feedback from homeowners to understand customer experiences and improve business operations. Surveys sent to homeowners 30 days after possession measure the entire customer journey from sales through construction and possession.
• Predator Ridge (Wesbild Okanagan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2022Carrington Communities welcomed as new building partner in Predator Ridge world-class resort community located outside Vernon in BC's Okanagan Valley. The partnership involves development of three multi-family sites in the future. Carrington was selected for the congruency and compatibility of businesses, with Wesbild operating for over 40 years and Predator Ridge for over 31 years.
• Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest TerritoriesminorOthersCharitable partnership through annual Alzheimer's Pro-Am hockey tournament. Carrington Group raises funds through corporate sponsorship and employee participation. Raised over $105,000 in 2026, ranking as #2 fundraising team.
• Hope MissionminorOthersCharitable partner supported through Hope Builders employee-led program. Employees volunteer at Hope Mission locations in Edmonton.
• YOUCAN Youth ServicesminorOthersEdmonton-based organization helping youth overcome challenges, achieve independence, and unlock their potential. Carrington raised over $7,500 in 2024 through various fundraising events.
• Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy CentreminorOthersHope Builders organized fundraising event that raised over $5,100 for Zebra Centre, which provides support to vulnerable children and families in Edmonton who have experienced abuse.
• AdaptAbilitiesminorOthersLocal non-profit that creates possibilities for individuals with disabilities and their families. Carrington Group was proud to sponsor the 2026 AdaptAbilities Breakfast on May 27.
• The Kidney Foundation of CanadaminorOthersTeam participated in Kidney Walk raising over $3,100 in support of the foundation's research, education, advocacy, and programs for individuals living with kidney disease.
• 630 CHED Santas AnonymousminorOthersAnnual toy drive and fundraiser supporting 630 CHED Santas Anonymous to ensure every child receives a new toy at Christmas. Record-breaking $3,310 donated in 2022.
• Berkeley's PlaceminorOthersAnimal rescue service in Alberta that helps registered charity and non-profit rescues with food and supplies. Hope Builders hosted fundraising BBQ raising $1,100 plus pet supplies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mattamy Homes: Mattamy Homes is Canada's largest residential homebuilder with national operations across Ontario, Alberta, and other provinces, providing a broader-incumbent comparison given its scale advantage in single-family and multifamily markets overlapping Carrington's.
• Atria Retirement Canada: Atria operates senior living communities across Canada including assisted living and memory care, a comparable service offering and customer segment to Carrington's Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities in the Edmonton seniors-living market.

Direct peers

• Brookfield Residential (Alberta): Brookfield Residential is a large-scale master-planned community and homebuilder operating in Alberta and other Western Canadian markets, directly competing with Carrington Land's master-planned communities and Bedrock Homes' single-family offerings.
• Jayman Built: Jayman Built is a major Calgary-based homebuilder with multifamily, single-family, and rental operations in Alberta, directly competing with Bedrock Homes and Carrington Communities in the same geographic footprint.
• Avalon Master Builder: Avalon Master Builder is an Edmonton-based homebuilder offering single-family and multifamily homes in Alberta, competing head-to-head with Bedrock Homes and Carrington Communities in the Edmonton region.
• Cedarglen Homes: Cedarglen Homes is a Calgary-area builder of single-family, duplex, and townhome product, comparable in segment, scale, and direct competition with Bedrock Homes.
• Qualico: Qualico is Western Canada's largest privately held homebuilder and real estate developer, operating across Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba with vertically integrated homebuilding, land development, and rental operations that closely mirror Carrington's platform model.
• Shane Homes: Shane Homes is a long-established Calgary-area homebuilder focused on single-family and multifamily product, competing directly with Bedrock Homes in the southern Alberta market.
• Daytona Homes: Daytona Homes is a Western Canadian homebuilder operating in Alberta and BC, including the Okanagan, offering single-family and multifamily product that directly overlaps Carrington Homes' Okanagan and Alberta markets.

Others

• Wesbild (Predator Ridge): Wesbild is a BC-based developer and the operator of the Predator Ridge resort community where Carrington Communities was selected as the multifamily building partner, illustrating a comparable Western Canadian developer/operator relationship for master-planned communities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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