Bring in the Big Block party

When you have a construction project ahead of you, getting to the finish line can be a big challenge.

The Big Block team can guide you on that journey. We’re developers who understand the whole process, providing consulting and construction expertise as needed.

About Big Block

Big Block Construction was born out of more than a decade of experience under the Innovative Residential banner. The Big Block team has been a part of developing and managing over 20 multi-unit residential construction projects totalling over 1,500 units and $330 million in construction value.

Through that work, the Big Block team helped solve Saskatoon’s affordable housing crisis by mastering efficient building practices using modular construction and developing unique financial assistance programs in partnership with Innovative Residential, the City of Saskatoon, and the National Affordable Housing Corporation.

No matter where you are along your journey, we can help ensure your project will be successful.

Big Block Construction is much more than just a builder. We have extensive knowledge in every stage of project development, including:

ideation and initial market analysis
financial feasibility studies
risk mitigation
design and budgeting
construction and commissioning

Our founding philosophy

Buildings should be completed without wasting resources, so we’ll stop at nothing to bulldoze archaic construction methods.

We’re on a mission to accelerate the adoption of efficient modern technology throughout the construction industry, and we’re helping others build smarter along the way.

Alex Miller

CEO

Alex brings 15+ years of project development experience to Big Block. As a co-founder of the Innovative Assets Group of Companies, he has personally invested in many construction projects, both residential and commercial, totalling over $350 million. His depth of experience, engineering background, and strong passion for advancing the construction industry makes him a sought-after leader in the industry. Alex invests in his community and has been actively involved in many boards including with the Saskatoon and Region Home Builders, Saskatchewan New Home Warranty Program, and the National Canadian Home Builders Association.

Nathan Evans

CFO

Nathan’s wealth of experience includes managing a large commercial loans portfolio with Canadian Western Bank before spending six years with Innovative Residential, where he managed over $160 million in project financing, maintained relationships with banks and investors, and managed the company’s development portfolio. He also has a wealth of experience in market assessments and analyzing project viability. Nathan sat on the Real Estate Institute of Saskatchewan Board of Directors as Secretary-Treasurer from 2014 to 2017 and is an accredited property manager.

Ben Miller

COO

Ben is the steadfast lead of design and construction project management – including overseeing timelines and budgets to hit the bulls-eye (or better). His engineering background and forward-thinking perspective to practical problem solving have been integral to re-fining Big Block’s modular construction process. Ben is credited with pioneering ever-improving techniques, working out how to build exemplary developments in record time, and achieving Mike Holmes approved craftsmanship.

Find out how we’ll help you succeed

Stop spinning your wheels

Let’s break new ground together and construct a brand new building you can be proud of in 12 months or less.

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