Responsible Management

StreetSide Edmonton earned Builder of the Year – Multi-Family for the third consecutive year at the 2026 BILD Edmonton Metro Awards of Excellence in Housing.

Star Building Materials Calgary and Edmonton were the first business units within the supply chain vertical at Qualico to introduce an internship program to help promote a career path in the homebuilding industry for high school students and new graduates. The Rising Star Internship program underscores Star Building Materials’ leadership in bridging education and industry, fostering long-term connectivity in the building supply market.

As Qualico celebrates its 75th anniversary, supporting the communities where we live and work remains central to who we are.

Qualico’s 2025 Year in Review magazine is now available to view and download as a PDF on Qualico.com. Printed copies will be available within each region over the coming days.

Star Building Materials Edmonton is shaking up the construction industry with the debut of its new SawTek Saw System, affectionately nicknamed "The Beast." The specialized, automated saw — a first for the Edmonton market — represents a leap forward in precision, efficiency, and sustainability. This technology delivers unparalleled performance, cutting I-joists to an accuracy of 1/16th of an inch, saving builders valuable time on job sites while drastically reducing material waste.

Qualico’s commitment to Corporate Responsibility (CR) has been integral to the organization since its founding by Dr. David and Katherine Friesen, who championed integrity, accountability, and community support. Each generation of leaders who have followed has strengthened these values, making corporate responsibility a vibrant part of Qualico’s strategy and culture over the past 75 years.

Edmonton’s Bremner community has reached a key milestone as topsoil stripping begins, marking the first visible stage in transforming years of planning into construction. The process signals that Strathcona County’s next urban growth area is now moving into action.

Qualico reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women in leadership with the Uplift Women’s Leadership Summit, a focused two-day gathering aimed at building connections, sparking honest conversations, and identifying meaningful ways to support women in the business and help them grow in their careers.

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.

Qualico’s safety leaders from across Western Canada and the US gathered in Edmonton on October 7 and 8 for the 4th Annual Safety Summit. The two-day event brought together regional safety managers, coordinators, and joint venture partners to share insights, align safety practices, and strengthen collaboration.