Kwantlen Non-Market Housing Initiative Reaches Structural Completion in Mission, BC

On May 20^th, 2026, Kindred Construction joined the Kwantlen Nation, trade partners, and project partners on site to celebrate the structural completion of the Kwantlen Non-Market Housing initiative. The event provided an opportunity to recognize not only a major construction milestone, but also the collaboration and shared commitment that made it possible. From the ceremonial groundbreaking to this stage of construction, the project’s progress reflects the dedicated efforts of all parties involved.

Located on traditional Kwantlen Nation territory on Langley IR2 near Mission, BC, this 6-storey, 75,400 square-foot development will provide 65 affordable rental homes for Kwantlen Nation members. The project is funded through BC Housing’s Indigenous Housing Fund and operated by the Kwantlen First Nation Affordable Housing Society.

To stand where forest once was and see the structure now rising in its place is a meaningful reminder that what was once only a project vision on paper is becoming reality. Structural completion marks a significant milestone in the construction process. With the building’s core structure now built, the project team can shift their focus toward enclosing the building and completing the interior spaces.

“Seeing it in its final mass represents a major sense of accomplishment for the team and the Kwantlen Nation,” says Cam Firth, Project Manager at Kindred Construction, who has led several Indigenous non-market housing and community-focused developments across BC.

Having project partners and members of the Kwantlen Nation on site to walk through the building’s fully framed suites and community spaces added to the significance of the milestone, transforming years of planning, drawings, and conversations into something tangible. It marks an important step in that shared effort, bringing the project closer to delivering much-needed, community-led housing for Kwantlen Nation members.

How Collaboration and Careful Planning Drove Structural Completion

Reaching structural completion required tremendous effort and close coordination across all project partners, demonstrating the collaborative approach that has guided the project from day one. Through proactive planning and strong project management, the Kindred team successfully navigated complex site logistics, challenging weather conditions, and environmental requirements while maintaining momentum toward key project milestones.

The site also presented significant archaeological considerations, requiring close collaboration during excavation with a specialized consultant team. Carbon dating of discovered artifacts revealed some materials dating back more than 7,000 years old, providing incredible context to the sense of place and history tied to the land for the Kwantlen Nation. While the project represents the construction of new, modern housing, it is also built on land that has supported communities for millennia, reinforcing that this development is tied to culture, history, and belonging.

With structural completion now achieved, the Kindred Construction team is focused on securing weather-tightness and advancing interior finishing work. Careful sequencing and ongoing coordination will be critical as the project progresses toward successful completion and handover.