Blend Projects

05/27/2026

For anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting Brett, you know that he has a way of making you feel at ease, even if he was a total stranger five minutes ago. 🖤

Brett just celebrated his first year at Blend, and somehow it already feels like he’s always been here. He’s always willing to share what he knows, take on more, and stay curious about what’s possible.

As one of our Project Managers, he brings the kind of calm to a project that’s hard to teach: the sort where clients feel heard, trades feel supported, and nothing goes sideways without a plan.

He’s also mid-build on his own home, which means the start of our weekly team meetings include a bonus segment on his latest design obsession that none of us signed up for- but all of us look forward to.
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We recently asked Brett a few questions about his approach:

On project management:
"I try to bring a sense of calm and consistency to projects. Construction can become stressful and chaotic really quickly, and I care a lot about making sure people feel supported and informed- whether that's the client, consultants, or trades on site."

On what sets him apart:
“I’m naturally drawn to design, building science and problem solving. I’m always looking for ways to make processes smoother, more efficient, and better thought out while improving quality and the overall vision."

On what he genuinely cares about:
"I truly enjoy what I do and genuinely care about the people and projects I’m involved with. Clients are trusting you to help manage the build of their home, and I don't take that lightly."
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That last one says it all, really.

What quality matters most to you when it comes to the person overseeing your build?
Let us know in the comments!

05/25/2026

How important are the details when it comes to building a vacation rental?

97% of travelers say amenities are a deciding factor when choosing a vacation rental. The details aren't a bonus, they're the reason people book.

When The Simple Peak began their build, those details came first.
A heated Surf Shack for boards and wetsuits. An outdoor firepit fit for your whole group. An outdoor shower to rinse the salt from your skin before the cold seeps in.
On the other side of the house, a hot tub, a cold plunge, and wood stored for the fireplace inside.
And throughout, large windows frame the surf break from the moment you wake up to the last wave of the day.

Every detail, considered.🖤

Booking link:
https://handsomedans.ca/properties/the-simple-peak/?doing_wp_cron=1779731517.7838950157165527343750

05/19/2026

If you've ever tried to get a construction mortgage in Canada, you know they aren't easy.

Even for traditional stick-built homes, the process can be challenging.
Higher down payments, rigid draw schedules, and inspections tied to a building method that's remained largely unchanged for decades.

For prefab buyers, it wasn't just difficult. It often wasn't possible at all.

Until now, Canadian construction financing was built around an outdated, slower way of building, and it refused to grow alongside the way Canadians actually want to build.

Off-site construction. Structural Insulated Panels. Manufacturing precision applied to homebuilding.
None of it fit the spreadsheet.

For years, that mismatch forced our clients to choose between the home they actually wanted and the financing the bank actually understood.

This spring, CMHC quietly stopped forcing that choice.
The new Prefab Plus program is the first major Canadian mortgage product designed around how prefab actually gets built.

- Insured financing on as little as 5% down.
- Draws structured to fund the real milestones of an off-site build: site preparation, delivery, and installation

If you've been thinking about building a prefab home in Canada, this might be the change you've been waiting for.

Reach out to learn more, or visit the link below.

https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/mortgage-loan-insurance/mortgage-loan-insurance-homeownership-programs/prefab-plus?ap=a1-p1&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=org-mli&utm_campaign=org-mli

05/08/2026

Rancher 9.
Salt Spring Island, BC.

Designed for the places that haunt you in the best way.

05/06/2026

Prefab that feels custom- because it is.
Thank you Dwell for sharing our story.

Blend Projects wants to prove that personalized touches don't have to come at the expense of efficiency.

05/04/2026

Every window is a decision, not a default.

At Blend, we site and place each opening with intention- framing the views that matter most to you, in the home that’s built around how you actually live.

Ready to start designing yours? Reach out today.
https://www.blendprojects.co/contactformsales

04/13/2026

We build the house. Life builds the home.

Five years ago, we completed one of our very first Blend homes, a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with over 1,800 square feet of thoughtfully crafted space, and a large deck overlooking the ocean.
The family we built it for lovingly called it ‘Hermosa Hill’, and quietly, steadily, it became something more than just walls and finishes.

A kitchen that has seen birthday cakes and late-night snacks. Light that has shifted through the seasons again and again across the same floors. Spaces that shaped themselves around a family, and a family that shaped themselves around this home. 🤍

That is what we set out to build. Not a house for a moment, but a home for a life.

This 1800 Model on Salt Spring Island is ready for its next chapter.

Check out the listing: https://www.julianbruce.com/listings/view/724944/gi-salt-spring/128-spring-gold-way

03/31/2026

When we say custom, we mean it. 🏡

Every design starts with a conversation- we get to know you, your lifestyle, and your vision before a single line is drawn.
This client fell in love with the open, expansive living space of our Rancher 9, but they also needed a comfortable spot for guests to call their own.

After reviewing local bylaw requirements, we designed the Rancher 9 connected via a laundry/breezeway to a private 2-bed, 1-bath suite.

The combination of large multi-panel sliding glass doors and 10 (!!!) skylights means nature won’t just be the view, it’ll feel like part of the home itself.

Follow along to watch this project come to life. 📐

03/25/2026

Did you know...

Blend's signature glulam beams are made from laminated layers of Douglas Fir? 🌲

These layers are bonded under pressure​ and stress-tested to achieve ​the required grade level for each project.

This means they’re as strong as they look... and ​we think they look pretty good!

Each beam measures approximately 5”×15” and can reach up to 19 ft long, weighing around 300 lbs each!

In some designs, we’re able to use a knife-plate connection, which is inset directly into the glulam so that the steel nearly disappears into the wood.

Form and function, locked in place for the long haul.

03/21/2026

The way homes are built hasn't changed much in decades. We think it's time that it did.

Since day one, Blend's mission has been to simplify homebuilding without compromising on design, performance, or craftsmanship.

So when we looked hard at how we were manufacturing our own wall and roof panels, we had to ask: is there a better way?

SIPs were the answer.

Precision-built off-site, structural insulated panels align with everything we believe good building should be.
Less waste, fewer variables, and an envelope that makes passive house performance achievable without the complexity.

Up to 55% faster to install.
Up to 55% less construction waste.
Homes built to perform and last for generations.

Want to know more? Drop a comment or send us a message. 👇

02/26/2026

Set on 3 acres of ocean-front West Coast landscape, this Rancher 7 was designed to feel rooted in its place- connected to the forest, the shoreline, and the family history held here.

The exterior cedar siding is Canadian timber, milled locally in Sooke by Madrone Milling and finished with our signature “lifetime” treatment.
Over time, it will naturally shift in colour with the coastal weather, softening into tones that sit comfortably alongside the surrounding trees and rock.

This site once held a grandparent’s cabin, a gathering place that shaped the childhood memories of three siblings.
It was a privilege to help them build a new chapter here: a home made for coastal walks, muddy boots, long dinners, and the kind of everyday moments that become stories passed down for generations. 🌿🌊

Captured by Alex Pym