Empire Drywall Calgary is closing in on having 1,000 homes worked on in 2023 – a new record in the company’s 24-year history. Strong relationships with Qualico homebuilders, beneficial market conditions, an increased volume of work with builders outside of Qualico, and a high-quality team have all contributed to this milestone.

Many of the Qualico US Region’s multi-family projects involve joint-venture partnerships with other companies and ‘merchant building’, where apartments are constructed, leased up, and then sold, with funds invested into new projects. In 2023, projects in Texas and California continued to see forward momentum.

In early spring of 2023, Building Products & Concrete Supply (BP Concrete) began working with MD Steele Construction on the St. Vital Bridge rehabilitation project at Dunkirk Drive and Osborne Street. The project is a necessary investment, as the bridge and surrounding road network were in serious need of structural maintenance and repair.

Sterling Homes Winnipeg is the first homebuilder in Winnipeg and the second in Manitoba to obtain the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) net-zero ready certification for its single-family detached home at 54 Siskin Bay, which was completed this summer. The accomplishment aligns with Qualico's commitment to sustainability and innovation and demonstrates Sterling Homes Winnipeg’s position as an industry leader offering energy-efficient options to its customers.

Qualico’s Ruth Hastings received the 2023 Duff Roblin Award from The University of Winnipeg and its Foundation for her philanthropic efforts in the community and commitment to lifelong learning. Ruth accepted the award at the 15th Annual Duff Roblin Award Dinner, a fundraising gala event, held on November 9 at The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre.

The second installment of our Opening Minds and Building Futures series highlights the experiences of one newcomer employee and the strategies Star Building Materials Calgary is using to ensure new employees find success in their roles and beyond.

Qualico Properties and Qualico Communities Calgary are collaborating to construct essential roads into the Bridgeport Commercial District – the first key step in developing the commercial area on the west side of Chestermere, AB.

Star Building Materials Calgary is opening minds and building futures. In Part 1 of this two-part series, learn how the business unit is finding talent in unique ways to deliver quality services.

Qualico Properties Winnipeg has joined forces with New Journey Housing, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering support, assistance, and resources to guide newcomers to Canada in their journey to secure housing. Since last spring, the business unit has successfully welcomed more than 75 Ukrainian families into its residential units in Winnipeg

Qualico employees in Calgary and Winnipeg recently participated in two major fundraising cycling events to raise money for Habitat for Humanity, battling long distances and uphill climbs to support an important cause.

Toba Centre for Children & Youth officially opened the doors to its new facility in Assiniboine Park on Sept. 6, unveiling a much-needed wraparound child abuse response centre. Qualico contributed $500,000 towards developing the first-of-its-kind, made-in-Manitoba child advocacy centre of excellence and has also provided support through board member volunteer hours and interior design for the centre.

Langley’s Willoughby neighbourhood is getting closer to having the first-ever net zero ready townhomes in the Fraser Valley. StreetSide Developments BC has been working on its Cascadia community there – which will have a mix of net zero ready and standard townhomes – since the official groundbreaking in January.