Building Materials and Services

Broadview Homes Calgary is giving customers an inside look of what goes into building a Qualico home, using a nature documentary style video series to explore the tools, technology, and processes that bring each home to life.

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.

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.

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.

With its recent 153,000 sq. ft. expansion, Star Building Materials Calgary is leveraging innovation to help the home building industry construct homes faster and more efficiently in the Calgary market.

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.

Nearly 300 employees moved into Star Building Materials’ sprawling new campus in May, marking an exciting new chapter for one of Western Canada’s largest building materials suppliers.

Star Building Materials Calgary welcomed nearly 300 staff to its new manufacturing facilities and office space on May 12, marking an exciting new chapter for one of Western Canada’s largest building material suppliers and setting a new standard for innovation and sustainability in Canada’s building materials industry.

Empire Drywall is now Empire Envelope after undergoing a rebrand that better reflects the business unit’s expanded services and future growth potential.