Know Your Pro with Star Building Materials – Calgary, AB
Location: Star Building Materials Calgary – 292109 Prime Close, Rocky View County, AB T4A 3N5
Trusses and joists aren’t new. Many yards carry them.
The real difference shows up on the jobsite.
This Know Your Pro session takes you inside Star Building Materials’ structural manufacturing facility to explore the building science behind their engineered trusses and pre-cut I-Joist systems and the advantages they bring to modern construction projects. If you sell structural products, this is the kind of product knowledge that helps you solve contractor problems faster, reduce jobsite friction, and build stronger customer relationships.
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Why This Matters for Retailers
Sell solutions, not just products
Contractors don’t just want materials. They want systems that install quickly and work the first time. Understanding engineered truss and joist performance makes those conversations easier.
Reduce jobsite problems and product returns by ordering with ease
Mis-cuts, installation mistakes, and missing materials slow projects and create frustration. Precision End Trim (P.E.T.) I-Joists are cut to exact project length and labelled for installation, which reduces these issues and helps crews work faster with fewer mistakes.
Eliminate delays and build with confidence
Contractors don’t want to wait on drawings before getting started. With access to pre-designed trusses ranging from 12 ft to 30 ft, projects can move forward immediately without design lead times. Flexible stock programs can be tailored to fit any job, from complete garage packages to individual trusses supplied on demand or directly from inventory—helping crews stay efficient, reduce downtime, and keep builds on schedule.
Support larger and more complex projects
Star’s engineered trusses can span up to 80 feet, making them ideal for commercial shops, agricultural buildings, and large structures where traditional framing won’t work. Walk away with insights you can use to improve customer satisfaction, reduce operational friction, and create stronger long-term builder relationships.
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What You’ll Experience
Technical Product Session
A practical look at the building science behind engineered truss and joist systems, along with a detailed look into the Stock Truss Program.
Manufacturing Facility Tour
See how structural components are designed, cut, and assembled.
Lunch
Catered lunch will be available for all attendees.
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Interested in learning about the products that will be covered?
View the STAR Edmonton’s Product Sheet on P.E.T. I-Joists, Trusses and Star’s Stock Garage Truss program.
Reserve your seat:
Parking is available on site. Please follow event signage upon arrival.
We look forward to welcoming you.