Celebrating 30 Years of Affordable, Sustainable and Community Homebuilding
For 30 years and counting, NHDG has solidified their reputation as a leader in building communities in the GTA West while keeping sustainability and attainability a priority.
Closing the gap between high quality and affordability, NHDG has redefined expectations for what a home can be. Through the application of precise expertise, each new home created by NHDG is a perfect blend of style and functionality.
From condos to custom estates, townhomes to purpose-built rentals, NHDG is committed to bringing developments to life that benefit homeowners and residents while also further enriching and inspiring the surrounding communities.
NHDG's History of Quality Homes & Communities
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Our History
1994
New Horizon Home Inc. becomes incorporated with a total of four employees on the team.
Their first project would be completed off of Bronte Road in Oakville – three single-family infill lots.
Infill lots in Oakville – today
1995
New Horizon purchases the four-storey commercial building at 69 John Street in downtown Hamilton. This building would become home for the company for the next 23 years.
69 John Street, Hamilton
1997
New Horizon receives first industry recognition in company history – HHHBA's most outstanding exterior on a home under 2,499 sq. ft. and HHHBA's best townhome under 1,449 sq. ft. (Fields of Fiddler's Green)
Fiddler's Green, Ancaster
1998
Joe and Jeff are introduced to each other while Joe is looking for a partner to co-build 34 condo-townhomes on Headon Road in Burlington.
Jeff Paikin and Joe Giacomodonato, New Horizon Co-Founders
1999
Joe and Jeff complete their first project together on Headon Road in Burlington called Headon Estates- six beautifully-customized single-family homes.
The New Horizon team grows from four people to ten.
Headon Estates, Burlington
2003
Jeff Paikin is named the National Rooftopper of the Year by the Canadian Home Builder's Association.
2008
New Horizon builds their first condominium building – Westwood on Plains Road comprising of 49 suites.
Westwood, Burlington
2009
New Horizon wins the Canadian Home Builders' Association's first ever "Builder of Canada's Green Home" Award for the Smith Residence on Russ Road in Grimsby.
331 Russ Road, Grimsby
New Horizon receives industry recognition for their first condo build – HHHBA's best condominium apartment 1,200 sq. ft. and over (The Beverly, Westwood)
2011
New Horizon is recognized with the HHHBA Environmental Leadership Award. New Horizon becomes the successful bidder against 23 firms on an RFP to build the "Kingsway" project, on the corner of Plains Road and Kingsway Avenue in Aldershot. Through innovative design and planning, not only did New Horizon complete Halton Community Housing Corporation's request for 65 suites for seniors, but they also negotiated with the Burlington Public Library to move their Aldershot branch to the main floor of this 6-storey building. Kingsway also becomes New Horizon's first geothermal building.
Kingsway, Burlington
2012
New Horizon announces new condo development at the site of the old Thistle Club in the Durand District of Hamilton. "City Square Condos" will be the first new condo development in downtown Hamilton in over 20 years.
New Horizon's Design Centre is recognized by the HHHBA as the best Design Centre under 1,200 sq. ft.
City Square, Hamilton
New Horizon Homes changes its name to New Horizon Development Group (NHDG) to reflect the expansion of their product offering.
NHDG Rebrand
2013
NHDG President, Jeff Paikin, is named Hamilton's Citizen of the Year.
2015
NHDG takes over Bridgewater Residences, the $210-million development project on downtown Burlington's waterfront. Bridgewater would feature two condominiums with 151 suites and the four-star Pearle Hotel and Spa.
Bridgewater Residences on the Lake Artist Rendering, Burlington
2016
NHDG reaches a selling milestone in Stoney Creek at Sapphire Condos with over 90% of the 500 suites sold in one weekend.
Sapphire Artist Rendering, Stoney Creek
2017
The NHDG team grows to 50 team members.
2018
NHDG sells the building that had been home to their head office for 23 years – 69 John Street South, Hamilton.
They renovate and move to their new head office on 3170 Harvester Road in Burlington – combining their growing Décor Centre, construction management teams, and head office administrative staff into one efficient location for the first time in the company's history.
NHDG Head Office
NHDG begins construction on the first back-to-back townhomes in Brantford. Focus Towns sells out 90% of the community over only three sales events.
Focus Towns Sales Centre, Brantford
2021
NHDG is recognized with the City of Hamilton Building Inspection Award while constructing their largest project to date.
City of Hamilton Building Inspection Award
2022
NHDG breaks ground on 870 Queenston Road. This will soon be home to a 218-unit, 14-storey purpose-built rental building, targeting LEED Gold certification and offering 20% affordable suites.
Jeff Paikin, Natasha Paikin, Josh Giacomodonato and Zurini family attend the 870 Queenston Road ground breaking
NHDG is selected to speak at the Clean Air Partnership council exemplifying their commitment to green building practices.
2023
NHDG receives its first LEED certification for Utopia Condos in Lincoln, Ontario.
LEED Certification, Utopia Condos
A monumentous ground breaking is celebrated at 3 North Park Avenue in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Hamilton. The two semi-detached homes donated at no cost to Habitat.
NHDG and Habitat Hamilton attend the 3 North Park ground breaking
2024
NHDG celebrates 30 years of developing communities in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area.
Trend Living, NHDG's largest project to date completes construction. Consisting of 785 condo suites across three phases and 6,788 square feet of commercial space, this community transformed the Waterdown landscape.
Trend Living, Waterdown, May 2024
In their 30th year, NHDG broke ground on their first project under the partnership of NEWRISE, Ovation Rentals.
OVATION Rentals geothermal installation
NHDG team members celebrate OVATION Rentals ground breaking
