
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.

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.
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