Cantiro sees bright future ahead with expansion plans
That future sees the Edmonton-based company introducing new communities, new home models, expanding its presence in Alberta and playing a larger role in home building in greater Edmonton.
Last year, Cantiro, which previously expanded into British Columbia and Ontario, entered the greater Calgary market with developments in northwest Calgary at Arbour Lake West, and with Cantiro Homes building in Cochrane's new West Hawk, a master planned hillside community. In addition, Cantiro acquired Morrison Homes Edmonton — now part of its Cantiro Homes banner — enabling it to expand into the communities of Elan in Beaumont, Glenridding Ravine in southwest Edmonton and Riverside in St. Albert.
'We had an amazing year with what we accomplished,' said Gary Hoeft, general manager, Cantiro Homes Edmonton. 'I don't know too many home buildings companies that can build, stage and open 20 show homes (18 show homes and two sales centres) in one calendar year, and we released our Metro series townhomes. We also launched our rear lane series — we never really did a lot of that before — and acquired Morrison Homes Edmonton. I'm super proud of our team for stepping up and meeting those challenges.'
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