Building Materials and Services

Edmonton, AB - Star Building Materials Edmonton recently welcomed 22 delegates from Japan’s housing and construction industry as part of the Council of Forest Industries (COFI) tour of North American wood construction practices. Coordinated in partnership with Canada Wood Group, BC Council of

This is the final article in a three-part series on Star Building Materials’ Calgary expansion and its effects on new home construction in southern Alberta. Earlier stories covered the facility’s sustainability aspects (June) and employee-focused design (July). Calgary, AB – With its

Winnipeg, MB – The Floor Show has unveiled a fresh brand identity as part of a rebrand to reflect current design trends and stand out as a leader in the flooring market. At the time of the original logo’s creation more than 25

This story is the second in a three-part series on Star Building Materials’ new 153,000 sq. Ft. expansion, and how it will impact Calgary’s new home construction industry. The first story about the facility’s sustainability benefits was published in June, while the final

This story is part of a three-part series on Star Building Materials' new manufacturing facility expansion in Calgary. Stay tuned for two more articles this summer focusing on how the new headquarters is designed with employees in mind, and how the additional production

Edmonton and Calgary, AB – Empire Drywall is now Empire Envelope after undergoing a rebrand that better reflects the business unit’s expanded services and future growth potential. The homebuilding envelope refers to all the building components that separate the indoors from the outdoors.

Star Building Materials Winnipeg has launched a new product offering prefabricated wall panels that will be used in Qualico’s single-family and multi-family homebuilding.

Ken Crockett, Vice-President, Star Building Materials Calgary, was awarded the Industry Achievement Award by Supply-Build Canada (formerly Western Retail Lumber Association) at its annual Building and Hardware Showcase Awards Gala in Edmonton on January 23, 2025. The award recognizes an individual for the impact they have made on the building and hardware industry.

Star Building Materials Calgary and Empire Drywall’s roofing division are introducing an innovative, on-site rooftop delivery service for roofing materials.

With the expansion of its operations and the introduction of framing lumber, Star Building Components has rebranded to Star Building Materials Edmonton as of Jan. 1, to meet the rising demand for materials essential to Edmonton’s homebuilding industry.