ABOUT US
our story
Being in the construction industry for more than 25 years, the company’s founder, Adam Benning, developed a moral dilemma about some of the unfortunate realities of the residential renovation industry. With excessive waste filling up the landfills and extensive resources going into creating large homes, he decided to shift his focus. This prompted him to embark on a journey that continued to allow him to build high-quality products for amazing clients but to do so on a smaller scale, and in a more sustainable manner.
Our mission is to create living spaces that are built to last a lifetime, using local materials and trades wherever possible. Minimal waste production and creating a small carbon footprint are things we value highly, and strive to achieve on a daily basis.
values
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide high-quality, functional and sustainable solutions to the problems people face in their lives today. We are committed to top-notch customer service, constantly striving to make every interaction a GREAT one right across the board, from top to bottom.
We pride ourselves on simplicity and crystal clear clarity of process, which, when combined with great communication, allows us to deliver a truly unique building experience like no other.
our core values
Our Core Values provide a guiding light for us to do what we do every day. They are the beating heart from which everything else in our company stems from, and have become the fabric of who we are, what we are about and why we do what we do.
Learn more about the heart of our company…
People
At West Coast Container Homes, people are everything. Our core values stem from the individuals who bring passion, gratitude, and positivity to our work. Understanding each person’s strengths and personality is key to their success and our success as a team. We strive to match individuals with roles that suit them best to avoid mismatched situations. Let’s discover your strengths and personality together to set you up for success in your lane.
Passion
Work should be a source of passion and excitement, driving us to feel accomplished and confident. Finding tasks that align with our strengths and challenge us in a team setting can lead to a sense of personal pride and fulfillment. Pursuing what excites and challenges us daily creates a fulfilling work experience, allowing us to feel epic and frothy more often.
Gratitude
Achieving great things brings a sense of accomplishment and pride, enabling us to reflect on our past achievements with gratitude. This gratitude grows over time as we set goals and conquer them. Taking moments to appreciate our opportunities and how they shape our actions is vital for growth and fosters a positive outlook.
FOUNDER
ADAM BENNING
Adam was born and raised in New South Wales, Australia. He spent five years in Sydney construction circles which taught him a lot of the skills he would later put to use halfway across the world. In 2001 Adam moved to Canada and has since enjoyed living and working on Vancouver Island, running a small residential construction company based in Victoria.
He has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship and is well known for his keen attention to detail in both design and construction. Adam also has a passion for the great outdoors and enjoys spending most of his spare time exploring the vast ocean and forests of western Vancouver Island.
It is this love of nature and the great outdoors which has inspired his search for a more sustainable way of living and the launch of West Coast Container Homes.
SITE FORMAN/LEAD CARPENTER
NICK URFF
Meet Nick, the quintessential West Coaster with a passion for construction! Growing up in Ladner, a fishing and farming community, Nick eagerly learned carpentry from his dad from a young age. He then went on to study post-secondary at the University of Victoria where he also worked as an exterior finisher and job site foreman at the same time. It was during this time that he discovered his true calling in the construction industry.
Fast forward to now, with over 15 years of experience running his own contracting company in Vancouver, Nick’s transition into our West Coast ‘family’ was lightning quick and he will fast become ‘the guy’ that everyone looks up to when it comes to our innovative and sustainable solutions for Canada’s housing industry.
When he is not busy building Pods, Nick can be found down at Beacon Hill Park yelling ‘HOWZAT’ during a game of cricket. However, his true passion is realized when he is exploring the West Coast with his wife and two dogs in his classic Land Rover… now you can’t get much more ‘West Coast’ than that!
SITE FORMAN/LEAD CARPENTER
NICK URFF
Meet Nick, the quintessential West Coaster with a passion for construction! Growing up in Ladner, a fishing and farming community, Nick eagerly learned carpentry from his dad from a young age. He then went on to study post-secondary at the University of Victoria where he also worked as an exterior finisher and job site foreman at the same time. It was during this time that he discovered his true calling in the construction industry.
Fast forward to now, with over 15 years of experience running his own contracting company in Vancouver, Nick’s transition into our West Coast ‘family’ was lightning quick and he will fast become ‘the guy’ that everyone looks up to when it comes to our innovative and sustainable solutions for Canada’s housing industry.
When he is not busy building Pods, Nick can be found down at Beacon Hill Park yelling ‘HOWZAT’ during a game of cricket. However, his true passion is realized when he is exploring the West Coast with his wife and two dogs in his classic Land Rover… now you can’t get much more ‘West Coast’ than that!
CARPENTER/APPRENTICE
stephanie todd
Meet Stephanie, the beloved, positive ‘Can Do’ Carpenter from Mississauga, Ontario. Her artistic journey began in fine arts, focusing on ceramics and sculpture in Thunder Bay. Stephanie’s move to Vancouver Island in 2018 led her to carpentry through the Woman in Trades Initiative. Combining her artistic flair with carpentry skills, she’s a vital member of West Coast Container Homes, embodying our mission of innovative design and sustainability. Beyond work, Stephanie explores nature, snorkelling and hiking, enriching our team’s creativity and commitment to excellence. Her unique blend of talents makes her indispensable to our family as we push design and sustainability boundaries.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
CHRIS SANII
Chris was also born in Vancouver, B.C and comes to us from an engineering background who is extremely passionate about sustainability and innovative projects! He also has a major passion for solving complex puzzles…which he is extremely good at as it turns out! From the very first day, Chris has been a key figure in working closely with the company founder to guide and steer the West Coast ‘dream’ of solving problems people have in their lives today! Chris has quickly become a key player in the business development group, bringing his wealth of technical and experiential knowledge to the table, helping to shape everything we do. We feel very fortunate and privileged to have Chris on our team!
When he is not crushing puzzles at work, Chris can often be found hanging out with his beloved wife, dog and friends at a plethora of sporting activities around Victoria City… touch rugby, flag football, squash and hockey, just to name a few!
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
CHRIS SANII
Chris was also born in Vancouver, B.C and comes to us from an engineering background who is extremely passionate about sustainability and innovative projects! He also has a major passion for solving complex puzzles…which he is extremely good at as it turns out! From the very first day, Chris has been a key figure in working closely with the company founder to guide and steer the West Coast ‘dream’ of solving problems people have in their lives today! Chris has quickly become a key player in the business development group, bringing his wealth of technical and experiential knowledge to the table, helping to shape everything we do. We feel very fortunate and privileged to have Chris on our team!
When he is not crushing puzzles at work, Chris can often be found hanging out with his beloved wife, dog and friends at a plethora of sporting activities around Victoria City… touch rugby, flag football, squash and hockey, just to name a few!
Our Extended Team
Projects like these don’t just happen. They take a lot of hard work from many talented people. Our extended teams spans countless people who, like us, absolutely believe in what we are doing.
These include Draftspersons, Metal Fabricators, Landscapers, Plumbers, Electricians, Engineers, Admin, Draftsmen Metal Fabricators, Additional Carpenters, Drywallers, Painters, Metal workers, Planting Experts, Crane Drivers, Truck Drivers, Window and Flooring Suppliers, Shipping Container Suppliers, Millworkers and Inspecting Officials!
The team we have assembled here at West Coast is simply second to none. All of our professionals are fully certified and contribute decades of experience and expertise to what we do.