The Construction Source

JANUARY 2020 “I couldn’t find a builder, so I decided to build the home myself,” he recalls. “I found it to be a lot of fun, and I saw an opportunity.” Koen went on to build for several years on the side, before officially commencing De Waal Developments in 2012. Since then, the company has grown in size and renown, and become known for delivering high efficiency, high quality homes for affordable prices across Edmonton. Historically, most of their projects have been spec homes, although that has changed over the last year or so. As the company’s projects have earned more attention, more and more clients have have started seeking Koen out to build their dream home. But why do clients choose De Waal Developments, over any home builder? Koen offers a few reasons: “I couldn’t find a builder, so I decided to build the home myself,” he recalls. “I found it to be a lot of fun, and I saw an opportunity.”