THE ART OF INNOVATION
Legendary Group began in 1993 as Legendary Logcrafters, building high-end handcrafted log homes across Canada and the U.S. Founder Milan Smeh, a civil engineering graduate from the University of Western Ontario, had a strong interest in prefabrication. He developed systems that allowed Legendary to quickly become one of the most efficient and productive builders of handcrafted log homes in North America. In the late ’90s, he designed a unique structural roof panel system that paired perfectly with log homes. The innovative combo set the company apart and generated demand from Quebec to Alberta and in the US from Florida to California.
When the 2008 housing crisis hit, high-end log home sales dropped sharply. In response, Milan developed a more desirable and affordable building system—the Hybrid Building System. Launched in 2009, it consisted of conventional 2×6 wall construction (with various siding options), structural timber framing, and prefabricated roof panels. This efficient system could be installed on-site in just a few days.
These well-designed, well-priced homes quickly gained broad appeal. Over time, new plans were added to match market trends. Almost two decades later, Legendary Group remains the only prefab building company to factory-install windows and siding in wall panels and manufacture an insulated roof panel with pre-finished wood T&G on the interior. While more prefab options exist today, Legendary continues to be a top choice for those seeking a higher-quality custom home while getting the value and efficiency of a prefab building system.
