Edmonton

Qualico Properties is advancing its corporate responsibility goals with the installation of a large scale solar power system at N170 Henday Business Park in northwest Edmonton, reinforcing its commitment to building sustainably while making sound, long term investment decisions

Qualico’s commitment to one of its corporate responsibility foundations – community connection – was on full display as employees mentored a team of high school students at this year’s REET Institute Pitch Competition. After a Dragon’s Den style pitch competition, the students captured first place, earning a $10,000 scholarship and industry-wide recognition.

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.

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.

Over the past several years, Qualico Properties has transformed its operations from a series of independently operated regional business units into a unified force, delivering a seamless and consistent experience for commercial tenants across Western Canada.

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 has partnered with CKUA, Alberta’s first public broadcaster and donor-funded community radio station, to help strengthen CKUA's mission of connecting all Albertans through music, arts, and culture.

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.