How It Works

A better way to build.

IGV Build Systems combines factory-manufactured precision with onsite adaptability to create a more controlled, predictable way to deliver housing. Less complexity. Better coordination. Faster delivery.

Built in Port Alberni, BC. For a stronger Canada.

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Simpler. Faster.
More Predictable.
The IGV Build System

Factory precision.
Onsite flexibility.

IGV applies an industrialized approach to housing construction, engineering the building before production begins, manufacturing key components in a controlled factory environment, and completing assembly onsite.

Architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical requirements are coordinated before manufacturing begins, helping reduce complexity, shorten timelines and improve quality.

SmartCore module

SmartCore

The factory-built heart of the home. Kitchens, bathrooms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical are integrated into one engineered core.

Panelized wall construction

Panelized Construction

Factory-built wall and structural assemblies create the building envelope and interior layout with greater precision and less onsite waste.

Municipal Approvals Platform
Site Approved

Municipal Approvals Platform

AI-powered site assessment, automated feasibility and pre-engineered plan approvals designed to help housing projects move forward faster.
Built for Scale

Manufacturing built
for housing delivery.

Our Port Alberni manufacturing operation is purpose-built to support high-quality, repeatable housing production at scale.

By bringing precision manufacturing, coordinated materials and standardized processes together in one facility, IGV creates a more controlled production environment that supports consistent quality and more predictable delivery.

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Inside the IGV Build Systems manufacturing facility
22 acres Manufacturing site in
Port Alberni, Vancouver Island
300,000 sq. ft. Purpose-built
manufacturing facility
1 Multiplex / day Single-shift production capacity,
designed to scale

Manufactured in Port Alberni using
Canadian lumber and supported by
a strong Canadian supply chain.

Overview

The Build System package

IGV Build System is our patent-pending hybrid construction system, a complete, coordinated building package that combines factory-manufactured components with onsite adaptability, built for developers and contractors who want a more controlled path from approvals to assembly.

What’s included

  • Selected model and configured finish selections
  • Coordinated manufactured components
  • Engineered design package
  • Coordinated materials and finishes package
  • Delivery sequence and supporting documentation
The complete package

SmartCore

The pre-manufactured heart of the home. Kitchen, bathrooms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical integrated into a single engineered core built under controlled conditions.

Envelope & finish package

Windows, doors, flooring, cladding and finishing materials coordinated as part of the overall package, with fewer suppliers to manage, and materials that arrive on time and in the correct quantity.

Volumetric panel system

Factory-built wall and structural assemblies that define the building envelope and interior layout, delivered ready to install for faster framing, less waste and more consistent quality than site framing.

Permit-ready building design packages

Engineered building designs aligned to municipal requirements, designed to reduce approval time, eliminate unnecessary redesign, and get you to site faster.
SmartCore isometric cutaway
Hybrid Construction

What hybrid construction means at IGV

Factory-built coordination where it adds the most value. Onsite adaptability where projects need it.

01

SmartCore Efficiency

The most coordination-heavy, inspection-heavy scopes — including kitchen, bathrooms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical — are integrated into a pre-manufactured engineered core built under controlled conditions.

02

Panelized Precision

Factory-built wall and structural assemblies define the structural envelope and interior layout, enabling consistent quality, less construction waste and rapid weather-tightness onsite.

03

Onsite Adaptability

The onsite team assembles and completes the building, allowing the project to respond to real site conditions, foundations, utilities and finishing requirements.

More controlled than conventional site-built
Configurable finishing details
Seamless integration of components

How the SmartCore integrates into our homes

  1. 1 SmartCore is factory built

    The most complex parts of the home are engineered and assembled in our manufacturing facility.

  2. 2 Delivered to site

    The completed SmartCore is transported to site as part of the complete build package.

  3. 3 Installed on site

    The SmartCore is placed, and the SIPs building envelope, floors, roof, windows and doors are built around it.

  4. 4 Connected to services

    Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems are connected from the SmartCore.

  5. 5 Finishes complete the home

    Interior and exterior finishes are completed, ready for move-in.

SmartCore being factory built
SmartCore delivered to site by truck
SmartCore installed on site
SmartCore connected to services
Completed IGV home exterior The result
The IGV Build System Advantage

SmartCore

The complex part of the home. Simplified.

SmartCore brings together all the complex home systems, kitchens, bathrooms, HVAC, electrical and plumbing, into a single engineered, CSA A277-certified unit, built in our manufacturing facility and delivered ready for onsite installation.

SmartCore systems diagram
Home floor plan with SmartCore integrated
1

HVAC

Air supply, return air and exhaust systems are integrated and ready to connect.

2

Plumbing

Hot and cold water, waste and venting systems are pre-installed through a central service zone.

3

Bathrooms

Primary and secondary bathrooms are fully built into the SmartCore, ready to connect on site.

4

Electrical

Panels, wiring pathways and connection points are installed and organized for easy setup.

5

Kitchen

Cabinetry, plumbing, electrical and appliance connections are pre-installed and coordinated.

Home floor plan with SmartCore integrated

Why it matters

  • Reduces site complexity
  • Improves quality
  • Speeds up assembly
  • Keeps projects on schedule
  • Simplifies connections
Factory built Delivered to site Installed onsite Connected to services Home completed
Production Process

IGV Production Process

Our pre-engineered delivery model moves from defined product selection to factory manufacturing, coordinated delivery, and onsite completion with fewer unknowns than a traditional blank-page build.

IGV Production Process: Approved Order, Fabrication & QA/QC, Procurement, and Delivery & Site Integration shown along a timeline. Approved Order Finalized scope, contract execution, approved Issued-for-Production drawings, deposit received Fabrication & QA/QC Controlled factory production with standardized quality processes Procurement Key materials and components secured Delivery & Site Integration Packaged, prepared, and released for shipment with clear system interfaces and responsibility boundaries

Energy performance

Every IGV Build System is designed to support stronger energy performance from the start. By combining a high-performance building envelope, tighter construction tolerances, efficient appliances and energy-conscious heating options, each home is built to help reduce long-term operating costs and support compliance with applicable BC Energy Step Code requirements.

Efficient systems and appliances

Energy-efficient appliances and heating options are selected to support lower energy use without compromising everyday functionality. Appliance packages, heating systems and optional upgrades can be coordinated to align with the performance goals of the project, the selected model, and the requirements of the local jurisdiction.

Built for a tighter envelope

The exterior wall assembly is designed with continuous exterior insulation to help reduce heat loss, improve thermal performance and minimize thermal bridging. This added layer of insulation supports a more consistent indoor temperature and helps the home perform more efficiently across changing seasonal conditions.

Supporting BC Step Code goals

Energy performance requirements can vary by municipality, climate zone and project type. IGV Build Systems are designed to support efficient building outcomes and help project teams meet applicable BC Energy Step Code requirements, depending on regional requirements, final specifications and site-specific conditions.

CSA A277 certification

Built-in quality. Certified before it reaches your site.

CSA A277 is a procedure-based certification for factory-built systems. It governs how products are inspected, tracked and verified before delivery. It aligns with BC and municipal code requirements, relies on controlled manufacturing, and supports product quality and consistency.

Procedure-based certification
Controlled manufacturing environment
Inspection, tracking and verification before delivery
What it takes to be certified
  • Third-party certification
  • Stage-by-stage inspections
  • Ongoing third-party factory audits
  • Material traceability
  • Full QA/QC systems
  • Engineered, code-compliant design
Why CSA A277 matters to IGV Build Systems

Supports a more controlled, scalable and reliable path to project delivery.

Supports faster site execution and more predictable costs.

Municipalities rely on factory certification instead of reinspecting everything onsite.

Improves confidence in repeatable outcomes.

Can reduce defects and rework.

Certifies the factory process and product quality.

CSA A277 does not replace building permits, and it does not eliminate site inspections such as foundations, servicing, or final installation review.

This is what the process builds.

See the full IGV Homes Catalogue
Summit single-family IGV home
Single-Family
Osprey multiplex IGV home
Multiplex
Ridgeline multi-family IGV building
Coming Soon
Multi-Family