Sustainability and self-sufficiency aren’t just buzzwords at Brad Remington Homes, they are the key tenets in how they conduct their business and in how they lead their lives.

Brad Remington founded the company in 2010 but has been constructing multi-family homes since 1996. He has built well over 4,000 homes in that time (some 1,800 with Brad Remington Homes). He has nurtured the company’s growth as one of the leading, multi-award-winning condo developers in Calgary, but it is his family’s farming background that has instilled in him the desire and expertise to nurture seeds of ideas into fruitful enterprises.

Remington is also an accomplished gardener, who finds joy in tilling the land and growing his fruits, vegetables and herbs. It is such a passion that he has grown more than enough for his family and friends and finds ways to give back to the community. He is also a beekeeper who maintains up to a maximum of 12 hives at home.

The parallels between his business and his passions are apparent. Growing his business as he grows his garden and tends his bees.

“Majority of what we grow goes to those in need. The last couple of years, we donated thousands of pounds to the food banks in Calgary and Okotoks,” he says.

Brad Remington Homes started donating to those food banks in 2017 and so far, has donated over 13,000 pounds of fresh organic produce and over $30,000.

“Helping the foodbank is extremely close to my heart and the staff at Brad Remington have really embraced this as a primary social initiative. It breaks my heart to see people not able to provide proper food basics for themselves or their family.”

It comes down to this – Brad Remington can grow vegetables, more than enough for his own needs and it “makes sense that I could help others by donating it to agencies that can deliver to those who can help distribute it.”

Sustainability is seen in the honey his bee colony produces. Not only do they provide nourishment but helps the environment by strengthening the bee population in the area.

He sees in these endeavours in gardening and bee keeping a strong social connection – his multi-family developments provide affordable – even stylish – shelter, and his garden can provide nourishment. “Food is just so intertwined with so many aspects of our lives – the importance of not only proper diet and health - but being able to communicate, interact with others socially. Eating helps to create special bonds and for many it’s the most important interaction of the day.”

Sustainable practices and self-sufficiency gain even more importance in these times of supply chain shortages when relying on established providers for our daily needs has come under pressure, it is worthwhile to not only be self-reliant in addressing the needs of one’s own family but also in helping out the community at large. And this has become as important to Brad Remington as his company’s ability
to provide amazing housing options to Calgarians.

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