About SmartCasa
Crafted Through Innovation

Offering a sustainable and affordable choice for Canadian home buyers

SmartCasa™ Innovative Housing Solutions are sustainable, affordable homes, built to suit your needs. Whether it’s a home or a backyard suite, our homes are customizable to your lifestyle.

Building homes in Canada is costly and takes time, but it doesn’t have to. Enter SmartCasa™, pioneering a whole new innovative approach to building communities and capacity. We believe detachable, built onsite, modular construction to be a solution for homebuilding in Canada.

Precision Homes, built in Canada

Unlike traditional construction our builds are build as detachable panels in a controlled manufacturing facility. Once the home arrives on site it is then built by Canadians. This method reduces building costs and speeds up the build.  It also offers consistency in all builds. As environmental concerns rise in the industry, this form of building also reduces on-site waste as each home comes complete and precut for assembly. All homes come equipped with flooring, kitchen and bathroom.

Our homes are engineered in Germany and adhere to the highest standards of the Canadian building regulations and codes.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with seating, stainless steel refrigerator and stove, pendant lighting, and a decorative plant centerpiece.
Modern home office with a desk and chair in front of a computer, artwork on the walls, large window with a scenic view, and an armchair in the corner.
Meet the Team

We believe in always putting our clients as our number one priority, building long term relationships, and creating an environment that is conducive to success and growth.

  • With over 30 years of experience in the international manufacturing sector and a passion for improving the lives of everyday people, Kathy is proud to bring her expertise to the affordable housing market with SmartCasa™.

    SmartCasa’s™ mission is to provide high-quality, affordable steel-built homes. Backed by a strong team and highly certified factories, the company is committed to meeting and exceeding the National Building Code of Canada. SmartCasa™ offers both individual and multi-residential builds that prioritize strength, efficiency, and affordability.

    Kathy believes in the power of connecting the right people to create meaningful and lasting impact—a belief reflected in the exceptional SmartCasa™ team she leads. She is proud to be working alongside such talented and dedicated individuals.

    Kathy looks forward to introducing the SmartCasa™ team and building lasting relationships with clients across Canada and beyond.

  • Martin is a structural engineer with a master’s degree in structural engineering from the University of Bielefeld, Germany, earned in 1995. He spent many years working in the private sector for large companies, eventually specializing in steel construction due to its exceptional qualities and wide range of advantages in modern building design and engineering.

    In 2021, Martin founded his own company and now works with clients around the world in both the automotive and residential construction sectors. His areas of expertise include structural design, site and project management, and engineering leadership. He has a proven track record in managing large-scale industrial construction projects, building high-performing cross-functional teams, and leading technical operations in Germany and abroad. With 30 years of professional experience, Martin is proud to contribute his extensive knowledge and skills to SmartCasa™ and its clients.

    Martin met Kathy in Nova Scotia in 2024, where she shared her inspiring vision for steel home construction. The two quickly built a strong foundation of trust and recognized the opportunity to create something truly impactful together through SmartCasa™.

  • As the lead at Paradigm Contracting Ltd. – Cape Breton, Michael brings 25 years of experience in the construction industry, covering both commercial and residential builds. He immediately recognized the strength and innovation behind SmartCasa’s™ steel-built modular homes.

    Trained in all aspects of construction—from excavation and concrete work to full project completion—Michael combines hands-on expertise with an engineering background and a strong commitment to excellence. Through Paradigm Contracting Ltd., he delivers the high-quality results SmartCasa™ clients expect across the Cape Breton region.

  • With 35 years of experience in the construction industry, Sheldon has been involved in all aspects of building—from the ground up. As Project Manager at Paradigm Contracting Ltd. – Cape Breton, he brings extensive hands-on knowledge and a commitment to quality craftsmanship.

    Sheldon strongly believes in SmartCasa’s™ innovative approach to building. He values the benefits of low-maintenance, quick-to-construct, and long-lasting steel homes—an approach he knows will deliver exceptional value to clients. Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, Sheldon is proud to uphold SmartCasa’s™ high standards and looks forward to working closely with each client to bring their vision to life.

  • Rob leads SmartCasa’s™ construction and build efforts across HRM and the surrounding areas, bringing extensive experience in excavation, foundations, and structural construction. His hands-on expertise and commitment to full-service project delivery ensure every build meets the highest standards. With a strong track record of completing projects on time and in full compliance with building codes and regulations, Rob consistently earns the trust of SmartCasa™ clients. His dedication to service excellence and quality craftsmanship is at the core of every project he leads.

Building dreams, one affordable home at a time.

“SmartCasa is redefining the future of homeownership in Canada. Innovative, sustainable, and incredibly efficient—this is smart living made simple.”
— Homeowner, Nova Scotia

Kathy MacGillivray, CEO & Founder
902.497.0444 | kathy@smartcasa.ca

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