Viva Homes Taps Tech to Build Safer Modular Communities in Canada

CALGARY, AB – March 10, 2026 – As Canada increasingly turns to modular construction to combat its pressing housing crisis, a new partnership is setting a precedent for how these future communities will be built—not just quickly, but safely. Viva Homes by ATCO, a new venture from the Alberta-based conglomerate, has announced its selection of ComplyWorks, a Veriforce Canada compliance platform, to manage its network of contractors. The move signals a strategic commitment to embedding rigorous safety and governance standards from the ground up as it scales its innovative housing solutions nationwide.

The collaboration comes at a pivotal moment for Canada's construction industry. With traditional building methods struggling to keep pace with demand, modular construction has emerged as a powerful alternative. The Canadian modular market, valued at over US$2.2 billion in 2025, is projected to climb to nearly US$3.6 billion by 2033, driven by its promise of building homes up to 50% faster and at a significantly lower cost. Federal and provincial governments are taking notice, with programs like the Rapid Housing Initiative and the newly formed Build Canada Homes agency channeling billions into modular projects.

Against this backdrop, Viva Homes by ATCO is positioning itself as a key player. Leveraging ATCO’s deep expertise in modular manufacturing, the company has set an ambitious goal of delivering 1,000 homes by 2030, with initial projects already underway in Calgary, such as the 32-unit Arbour Lake development and a multi-unit project in Forest Lawn.

Building on a Foundation of Compliance

While speed is a major selling point for modular housing, industry leaders recognize that rapid growth cannot come at the expense of quality or worker safety. Viva Homes' decision to implement ComplyWorks reflects a proactive approach to risk management, ensuring that as its operations expand, so does its oversight.

ComplyWorks, a product of Veriforce Canada, provides a centralized digital platform for vetting and monitoring contractors. It streamlines the prequalification process, verifies credentials, tracks insurance, and ensures that all partners adhere to specific safety, performance, and governance standards. For Viva Homes, this means creating a consistent and auditable framework across all its projects.

“At Viva Homes by ATCO, we are focused on building quality homes and strong communities,” said Matt Vermunt, Director of Residential Development for the company. “Implementing ComplyWorks enables us to apply structured contractor standards across our projects and ensure that our partners align with clearly defined safety, performance, and governance expectations.”

This sentiment was echoed by Veriforce Canada, which operates the country's largest network of client-contractor relationships. “Viva Homes by ATCO's adoption of ComplyWorks reflects a strategic approach to governance that strengthens operational discipline and supports sustainable growth,” stated Henriette Bichai, President of Veriforce Canada. “We are proud to provide a platform that brings clarity, consistency, and informed oversight to contractor compliance across their portfolio.”

Navigating a Complex Regulatory Landscape

The partnership is particularly significant given the complex regulatory environment surrounding modular construction in Canada. While standards like the CSA A277 certification exist to ensure factory-built modules comply with national and provincial building codes, their adoption and enforcement can vary between jurisdictions. This fragmentation creates a challenging patchwork for builders operating across the country.

For a company with national ambitions like Viva Homes, navigating these inconsistencies is a major operational hurdle. A centralized compliance system like ComplyWorks helps mitigate this challenge by establishing a single, high standard for its entire contractor network. By automating the verification of provincial safety certifications, insurance, and other credentials, the platform ensures a uniform baseline of quality and safety, regardless of a project’s location. This allows Viva Homes to focus on its core mission of building homes, confident that its supply chain is robust, compliant, and accountable.

This digital approach to governance is becoming increasingly crucial as projects grow in scale and complexity. It moves beyond paper-based checks and balances, offering real-time visibility into the compliance status of every contractor on every job site, thereby proactively preventing incidents and reducing risk.

A New Blueprint for Safety and Scalability

The collaboration between Viva Homes and Veriforce Canada offers more than just operational efficiency; it provides a blueprint for responsible growth in a burgeoning industry. By prioritizing contractor management from its inception, Viva Homes is addressing one of the key challenges of scaling modular construction: ensuring that a rapid increase in output does not lead to a decrease in safety or build quality.

This focus on the “unseen” aspects of construction—worker safety, supply chain integrity, and regulatory adherence—has a direct impact on the final product. A well-managed, safe, and compliant workforce is more likely to deliver the high-quality, durable housing that communities need. It also builds trust with government partners, investors, and the public, reinforcing the viability of modular as a long-term solution to the housing affordability crisis.

As thousands of modular homes are set to be built across Canada in the coming years, the systems used to manage their construction will be as critical as the designs themselves. The move by Viva Homes suggests that for the leaders in this new era of building, technology-driven compliance is not an afterthought, but an essential component of the foundation. This strategic integration of safety and technology may well become the industry standard, ensuring the modular housing boom is built to last.