About EDDA.

Builders, designers, and leaders who build with intention, for the long term.

Wooden framework of a multi-story building under construction with stacked lumber outside. Edda Construction.
EDDA is a design-build and construction firm based in Greater Victoria, British Columbia. The firm has completed fifty-plus projects across hospitality, commercial, and residential work on Vancouver Island and beyond. EDDA delivers design and construction under one contract, with senior leadership on every site, and builds for long-term performance rather than short-term trends.

Who we are.

EDDA is a team of builders, designers, and project leaders working across Greater Victoria. The firm was built on hospitality work, restaurants, cafes, bars, and boutique hotels, and grew from there into the full range of commercial and residential construction. The discipline learned in those early fit-outs, tight schedules and demanding finishes with no room for error, now runs through every project the firm takes on, at every scale.We work for property owners, developers, operators, and the property managers, strata councils, and brokers who commission work on their behalf. We design and build under one contract, so there is one team accountable from the first conversation to the final inspection.

Our Values.

Our values are not a mission statement. They are how we operate on every project, with every client, from first meeting to final walkthrough.

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Improvement
We finish every project better than the last. Each build sharpens the systems, the detailing, and the standard we hold the next one to. Better is the only direction.
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Imagination
We see what a space can become before it exists. Construction is the discipline. Imagination is what gives a building its reason to be there.
[03]
Gratitude
We are grateful for the work, the clients who trust us with it, and the trades who build it alongside us. That gratitude shows up as respect, on every site and in every relationship.
[05]
Strength
We build to endure. Structurally, aesthetically, and culturally, our work is made to hold up, through hard use, coastal weather, and the years that follow handover.
[06]
Legacy
We are not building for trends. We are building for what lasts. Low time preference means making the decisions today that the building, and its owner, will be glad of in twenty years.

How we work.

One team, one contract, from the first conversation to the final inspection.

[01]

Discovery

[02]

Concept design

[03]

design & pricing

[04]

Permitting & preconstruction

[05]

Construction

[06]

Closeout & handover

Our team

A team of builders, designers, and leaders committed to excellence in every detail. With diverse expertise and a shared vision, we bring projects to life through collaboration, precision, and purpose.

Our team.

A team of builders, designers, and leaders committed to excellence in every detail. With diverse expertise and a shared vision, we bring projects to life through collaboration, precision, and purpose.

Ryan Acheson, CEO EDDA.
Ryan Acheson
Founder

Visionary leader driving Edda’s growth through clear strategy, bold decisions, and a commitment to building something that lasts.

John Shields, Creative Director EDDA.
John Shields
CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Leads creative direction and client relationships with a sharp eye for design, strong instincts, and a deep understanding of what makes brands stand out.

Andrew Scott, Site Supervisor EDDA.
Andrew Scott
SITE SUPERVISOR

On-the-ground leader ensuring smooth execution through expert oversight, strong organization, and day-to-day team support.

Lyndsey Morain, Project Coordinator EDDA.
Lyndsey Morain
project coordinator

Supports leadership and project teams with focused coordination, strong follow-through, and a steady hand across shifting priorities.

Scott Renton
COO

Scott brings 25+ years in management and hospitality leadership, including building and exiting a successful multi-unit restaurant brand. At EDDA, he turns vision into operational reality through strong systems, resilient teams, and sustainable growth.

Where is EDDA based?

EDDA is based in Greater Victoria, British Columbia, and works throughout Victoria and Vancouver Island, including Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Sidney, Langford, Colwood, and Sooke.

How many projects has EDDA completed?

EDDA has completed fifty-plus projects, with a portfolio anchored in hospitality and extending across commercial and residential construction.

Does EDDA self-perform or subcontract the work?

EDDA leads design and construction with its own team and coordinates a trusted base of Greater Victoria trades. Senior EDDA leadership is on site for every project.

Who are EDDA's clients?

EDDA works for property owners, developers, operators, and businesses, as well as the property managers, strata councils, and commercial realtors who commission construction on behalf of owners and tenants.