Sponsors and Exhibitors

Alberta Masonry Council

The Alberta Masonry council was created with the objective of increasing awareness of the benefits of masonry with the intention of increasing the use of masonry in Alberta.

To provide education, advocacy, and public relations; supported by the use of masonry systems and products. The council promotes the masonry industry to owners, government, designers, consultants, educators and the public.

Alberta Wood Works

Wood WORKS! is a national industry-led initiative of the Canadian Wood Council, with a goal to support innovation and provide leadership on the use of wood and wood products. Alberta Wood WORKS! introduces the design community to various aspects of wood use—from engineered wood technology, WoodWORKS© software design, to green building.

We aim to empower the design and building community to design with wood confidently by providing additional learning materials, expert speakers, education, training and technical expertise. We influence cutting edge building designs with a goal to have community infrastructure that maximizes carbon capture, minimizes our environmental footprint and utilizes our local, renewable resource - Wood.

Ames Tile & Stone

Ames Tile & Stone is Western Canada’s premier supplier of ceramic, porcelain and mosaic tile, natural stone and installation accessories.

This year Ames marks its 100th year in business. As a company, we have modernized the way tile is sold, becoming market leaders through our extensive product knowledge and the introduction of the industry’s first mobile app. Each year we travel around the world to source the finest and most innovative products, including Ecotile made with sustainable building in mind.

Ames works with trusted suppliers such as Nuheat, Schluter Systems, Custom Building Products, Laticrete and Sigma to offer reliable products that inspire and delight. We’ve got your project needs covered whether you’re specifying for residential or heavy commercial and everything in between.

Speak to one of our TTMAC certified consultants today to enhance your next design project and create innovative spaces with exceptional quality and style.

Baillargeon Wood Door Manufacturer

Baillargeon Doors specializes in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of Architectural, Institutional, and Commercial Wood Doors and Jambs.

When your ideas are packed with innovations, when your projects require custom solutions, or when your creativity demands something much more than run-of-the-mill… it’s possible with Baillargeon!

Baillargeon’s custom approach opens up a world of potential:

• 3 series of doors adapted to specific use and traffic specifications
• 2 series of frames: solid wood (Tradition) and veneer (Evolution)
• Complete lines of tested and certified Fire doors and Soundproof doors
• High-end finishes to get your creative juices flowing
• The right products and expertise you need for LEED projects
• Technical support and ongoing consulting service
• A reputation for "Optimal doors, Minimal risk"

We offer beautiful Wood Doors custom fitted to your opening and backed by the Baillargeon fulfilment guarantee!

Brock White

Buckwold Western

Buckwold Western traces its start back to 1925 when the Buckwold family established a small dry goods business in Saskatoon. The family business has operated since that date and grown into one of the largest floor Covering Distributors in Canada.

Warehousing and sales teams exist in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver as well as North Western United States. Buckwold Western is the exclusive distributor of Armstrong flooring products for Western Canada. We also proudly represent Johnsonite Rubber flooring, Dansk hardwood, Crossville Porcelain and many other flooring solutions.

Cambria

Cansel

Cansel helps organizations measure, analyze, design and build a better Canada. We are the only company of its kind, providing unique and tailored solutions for over 40 years. Some of the markets we serve include Engineering, Surveying, Construction, Mining, Architecture, Utilities, Forestry and Government. Partnering with the World's leading technology manufacturers, (such as Canon, Trimble and Autodesk) Cansel's national team of professionals combine software, hardware and services to improve your workflow: from field to finish.

Canwest

Canwest is a full service elevator and lift company that specializes in the sales, installation and service of elevating devices. We provide everything from simple residential stair-lifts to complex passenger elevators. We have a keen understanding of the applicable codes, and have the ability to work with a design team to turn any concept into a reality.

Canwest has many installations throughout the province including homes (individual and condominiums), schools, places of worship, offices, and community centers. Our experienced sales team can find solutions to your elevating concerns.

These installations are completed by factory trained technicians and licensed elevator mechanics. We are COR certified and have an exceptional safety record.

We are passionate about customer service and have offices in Calgary and Edmonton with representation in Red Deer and Lethbridge. We are proud to give back to the communities where we work-just ask us about our Give a Kid a Lift program.

Cascade Engineering

Founded in 1981, Cascade Engineering Group is a growing structural engineering company with three offices in western Canada: two in Alberta (Canmore and Calgary) and one in British Columbia (Fernie).

Our team of engineers offer structural engineering services in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. We provide design services in concrete, steel, conventional wood framed construction with a particular specialty in heavy timber construction.

Projects include commercial, industrial, municipal and residential construction. You can find our projects on our website: www.cegweb.ca. Cascade Engineering provides innovative and cost effective solutions to your structural engineering challenges.

• Head Office
• 101, 621 10 Street
• Canmore, AB
• T12 2A2

• Calgary
• 1415 28^th Street NW
• Calgary, AB
• T2A 2P6

• Fernie
• 542B 2^nd Avenue
• Fernie, BC
• V0B 1M0

Cast Supply Inc.

Cast Supply is an masonry supply company founded in 2008 to serve the Alberta masonry market. We strive to be your resource centre for masonry products and information and as such have employed the most qualified and knowledgeable people in the industry. Cast focuses on commercial, multifamily and custom residential projects working with design professionals, masonry contractors and builders. We supply premium brick, cast stone, manufactured and natural stone products as well as related accessories and components specific to masonry wall systems. 'Masonry, lasts a lifetime' and we work every day to ensure everything we do lives up to that standard.

Christopher Carpets

CP Distributors

CP Distributors Ltd. has been serving Western Canada for nearly 50 years. Our Company manufactures, distributes, installs, and services quality construction products in Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Surrey. CP is a Canadian corporation with its head office in Saskatoon.

CP is a customer driven company with focus on customer service, customer value, and product quality.

Over the years, we have expanded our expertise to include commercial, institutional (ie: schools, hospitals, and correctional facilities), hospitality, multi-family, and industrial sectors.

We are well known for supplying and installing architectural, security and electronic hardware, detention doors & hardware, hollow metal, wood & specialty doors, lockers, toilet partitions, washroom accessories, rolling fire doors, rolling/folding grilles, automatic door operators & sliders, revolving doors, operable walls, acoustical doors, mailboxes, and spectator seating.

We also install and service all our products in addition to architectural specification writing, custom fabrication, and assisting in design of our clients projects.

Crenz Concrete

Crenz specializes in material finish options for polished concrete flooring. The Crenz system leverages installation best practices, best in class technologies, our expertise with the installation of technical designs, and adherence to strict environmental policies. Our portfolio includes projects for Federal Government, commercial, industrial, cultural centres, universities, schools, malls, office spaces, retail and residential. Project scopes range from small/mid sized through to high square footage.

Cultured Stone

Creative Solutions. Solid Reputation. Innovative Technology.

Cultured Stone® has everything you need for innovative interior and exterior residential, commercial and landscape design solutions. Our quality stone veneer products and our unmatched variety of colours and textures, enable you to create unique signature custom looks for any project. No other stone veneer comes close to the quality of Cultured Stone®.

Daltile

Daltile has been in business since 1947 and the corporate office is located in Dallas, Texas. We have over 250 Daltile Centres across North America and we are proud to be in all the major cities across Canada. Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton.

Daltile is one of the largest Manufacturers and Distributors in North America. We manufacturer and distribute Porcelain Mosaics and Floor tiles, Ceramic wall tiles, Natural stones, Terrazzo, Glass, and Manufacturered Stone.

Daltile stands for durable, innovative, and beautiful designs. We believe the best designs includes consideration of products that can withstand the application.

With Daltile, you can design with confidence without compromising your artistic vision. It is a true melding of natural materials and inspired creativity.

Divine Hardwood Flooring

Divine Hardwood Flooring, founded in 1999, has been a proud partner to Alberta's leading builders for many years now. We've been acknowledged by the industry locally and nationally with awards such as Partner of the Year, at the Calgary Sales and Marketing Awards and the Floor of the Year, by the National Wood Flooring Association.

Our passion for hardwood extends to the root of our business - the sustainability of our forests. And we are not afraid to brag about our knowledge on the subject. We are Built Green members and we have manufacturers that are as well.

We are always looking for unique ways to give back to the community in which we live, work and play. Some of our past projects and contributions have included partnering with, Stepper's El Salvador Project, The Annual Tom Baker Cancer Centre Golf Classic and Revving up for Kids with Cancer Society to name but a few. Divine is looking forward to its continued partnerships in the community.

DuROCK

For more than 30 years, this Canadian Family owned business has been a leading manufacturer of superior coatings and Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) that promote the sustainability of our environment. DuROCK’s broad range of products and systems are subjected to extensive testing to ensure they meet Canadian National Building Code requirements. DuROCK has an excellent reputation for innovation, quality and customer service that exceeds industry standards.

Erv Parent Group

Erv Parent Group distributes a broad range of floor covering and wall protection from innovative world leaders Tarkett, Johnsonite, Altro, Mondo Rubber, Daejin and many others to offer you the best balance between performance, maintenance, sustainability, durability and value. We offer endless possibilities for all areas of application in:

• Healthcare
• Education
• Hospitality
• Sport flooring
• Retail
• Corporate
• Industrial

ETG Exteriors Technologies Group

ETG Exteriors Technologies Group is a comprehensive design service relating to the design and installation of premium building material systems in the construction of the building envelope (Division 7 & Division 8). Partnering with world class manufacturers such as Alpolic, C.T. Windows and Kalzip, ETG provides consultation before & during the tender process. ETG offers a range of services for the companies we represent including direct representation to owners, architects, consultants, distributors, & contractors. We support our partners by providing local technical support, specification consultation, literature & samples, value engineering, custom detailing, and field review.

Flynn Canada Ltd.

Flynn Canada Ltd. is Canada's leading building envelope trade contractor. For over 30 years we have been providing quality contracting services in the institutional, commercial, and industrial construction marketplace.

Flynn Canada strives to be the trade contractor of choice. Selected for our safety culture, client relationships, operational excellence and innovative practices. We will always be self-sustaining, profitable and ethical, consistently meeting or exceeding our client expectations as well as providing security and personal growth opportunities for our employees.

Forbo Flooring Systems: creating better environments

Forbo Flooring Systems is a global player in high-quality commercial and residential floor coverings. It focuses on environmentally friendly, functional and design-oriented linoleum, project vinyl's for specialized applications, entrance matting systems, carpet tiles for the object market and needle felt, as well as cushion vinyl's for the home market. In addition to ultra-hard-wearing materials with excellent acoustic and non-slip properties, our collections include many specialty products for clean rooms and operating theaters.

Every step you take… at home, at work or on the move. Forbo floors are essential to the way people experience quality of life. We work constantly to improve our products and invent new ones.

Garland

For over a century, Garland has manufactured solutions offering high performance roofing systems that meet today's requirements. With outstanding people, products and services as well as certified ISO 9001, Garland will assist you, nationwide, with roof evaluations, infrared scans, moisture testing, inspections and long-term roof programs for restoration and/or replacement. Garland manufactures a full line of hot and cold built-up systems, modified bitumen as well as architectural and structural standing seam systems.

Gracom

Gracom is an industry leading provider of complete building envelope solutions with a more than 80-year track record of excellence in masonry and now with ability to successfully complete metal panel & cladding, EIFS & stucco, composite panels as well as thin veneer exterior systems and scaffolding. We are one of North America's top five masonry contractors, serving western Canada and the Pacific Northwest United States. Our team of skilled and knowledgeable specialists – hundreds of trades people, project managers, estimators and engineers – our large fleet of company-owned equipment and our network of locations enable us to self-perform nearly all our work with award winning safety and unmatched quality.

Hemisphere Engineering Inc.

Five decades of creative designs and an impressive repertoire of projects has brought Hemisphere Engineering to the forefront of mechanical and electrical design. Hemisphere has developed a reputation for creative and innovative designs, completing projects on time and within budget, and has achieved a notable track record on high profile domestic and international projects.

Our state-of-the-art mechanical and electrical engineering services transform buildings from four walls and empty shells to places where people can live, work and play in safety and comfort. Cutting-edge technology and innovative designs encompass heating, air conditioning, air quality, plumbing, appropriate acoustics and lighting, reliable security, fire protection and safety systems – all the elements of a "livable" interior environment.

Hemisphere is committed to staying at the forefront of industry in the understanding and implementation of new innovations and developments in technology. Hemisphere's portfolio spans an array of projects including Traditional Construction, Design Build and P3 methods.

Henry Bakor

Henry Company is a premier supplier of building materials used in the roof wall and foundation of all types of structures.  Henry has manufacturing, R&D, and commercial headquarters located in Canada, and has an over 30 year history supplying high performance Building Envelope Systems® and technologies to the Canadian marketplace.   Henry products and systems improve the durability, energy efficiency, longevity, and sustainability of commercial, residential and institutional structures.  Henry products find their way into many of the most prominent construction projects in Canada.

InterfaceFLOR

Since 1973, InterfaceFLOR has been the industry leader in modular carpet, with award-winning designs and high-quality construction that create a blueprint for efficiency and aesthetics in any project. Our selection of colours, styles and patterns offer infinite flexibility and design options. Plus, our products are built to last, with durable backing and dense fibre construction that stand the test of time.

Our planet-friendly products are as sustainable as they are savvy. All carpet manufactured in North America is third-party verified as climate neutral, and our revolutionary carpet reclamation program, ReEntry 2.0, results in Convert: stunning styles that feature up to 75 percent total recycled content. It's all part of our Mission Zero™ promise to completely eliminate any negative impact we may have on the environment by 2020—and just one more reason InterfaceFLOR is the smart choice for architects across Canada and beyond.

I-XL Masonry Supplies

At I-XL Masonry Supplies, our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible value by providing masonry products of the highest quality through convenient and strategically located showroom/distribution branches. The forces driving I-XL Masonry Supplies are the quality products we offer, our dedication to customer service and retention, our efficient distribution methods and most importantly, our experienced and dedicated staff. We attract and offer the best suppliers and product lines for our customers due to our extensive distribution network, our strong commitment to inventory, and our close attention to customer service. At I-XL we want to be your supplier of masonry products!!!

Joel Berman

Berman Print is a division of Joel Berman Glass Studios.  This revolutionary technique involves digital printing of high resolution images and graphic designs directly onto the surface of flat glass panels using specialized ceramic inks, and then heating the panels to permanently bond the ink to the glass.  Suitable for interior as well as exterior spaces, Berman Print is UV stable and durable.  This innovative technique is a powerful instrument of creativity that can provide a solution to virtually any requirement involving photo realistic images and designs on glass.

Kraus Flooring

Lerch Bates Inc.

MAPEI

With more than 55,000 customers worldwide and 58 associated manufacturing plants operating in 27 countries, MAPEI has been a single-source supplier of flooring installation systems and concrete restoration for residential and commercial projects for 75 years. MAPEI is a registered provider too the AIA/CES program and also offers training related to ceramic and stone tile, floor coverings and concrete repair through the MAPEI Technical Institute. MAPEI is an environmentally conscious manufacturer. Visit our website at www.mapei.com for technical data or call 1-800-42-MAPEI (1-800-426-2734) for the nearest location.

MAPEI Inc. is a global manufacturer of concrete restoration products as well as flooring installation systems.

Marvin Windows and Doors

Marvin Windows and Doors brings its Built around you® philosophy to life with every customer and every product it creates. A premier manufacturer of made-to-order windows and doors, Marvin offers unparalleled value with craftsman-quality construction, energy-efficient technology and the industry's most extensive selection of shapes, styles, sizes and options.

PCL

The Alberta construction market is ramping up once again. It is essential that the consultant and contractor work collaboratively to deliver successful projects. Regardless of the method used, all delivery models require a positive working relationship to create an environment for success. In support of the collaborative approach to project delivery, PCL is leading the session, A Cultural Shift to Collaborative Integrated Design, at the AAA Conference April 2012 in Banff.

The PCL family of companies is a group of independent construction companies which carries out operations in civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets. PCL is 100% employee-owned, so the people who own the companies are the people who lead the work. PCL's staff of more than 3,300 full-time salaried employees and 6,500 hourly trades people, working on more than 700 projects at any one time, demonstrate the benefits of working collaboratively every day.

Pella Windows / Overhead Door

A company with 2 brands of high quality door and window products.

We have close to 100 dedicated employees committed to offer the best in products, service, and customer satisfaction through our 4 locations in Alberta and B.C.

If you need assistance to provide solutions for your clientele, we have the best sales professionals in the industry. They are supported with architectural and engineering teams that can take your ideas from conception to installation. We can offer these world class products without compromising total system quality, cost, or time.

Pella Windows and Overhead Door were both established in the 1920’s and offer their product line with direct sales to the Architectural, Retail, Trade, and Commercial segments of the building industry.

Please let us make your quest for hassle free window and doors products an enjoyable experience.

Harristone is a premium quality concrete product used as an economical and practical alternative to natural stone veneer. Harristone was established in 1966 with their manufacturing plant in Ogden, Utah and they are now one of the leading manufacturers of cultured type stone veneer in North America. Proform Concrete Products is currently expanding the distribution of Harristone manufactured stone by developing new dealerships while introducing the Harristone product line to architects, specifiers and contractors throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the B.C. interior.

Proform Concrete Services

Proform Concrete Services has supplied central Alberta with various cast-in-place and precast concrete products since 1988. Proform Concrete Services has several crews currently placing and finishing concrete on major municipal projects in the Red Deer area. Proform Concrete Products division manufactures precast products including steps, barriers, box culverts, manholes and catch basins. Since 2004 Proform Concrete Products has been the exclusive Canadian distributor for Harristone manufactured stone veneer.

Harristone is a premium quality concrete product used as an economical and practical alternative to natural stone veneer. Harristone was established in 1966 with their manufacturing plant in Ogden, Utah and they are now one of the leading manufacturers of cultured type stone veneer in North America. Proform Concrete Products is currently expanding the distribution of Harristone manufactured stone by developing new dealerships while introducing the Harristone product line to architects, specifiers and contractors throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the B.C. interior.

Quadrant Insurance

Quadrant Insurance Services - a proud sponsor of the Banff Sessions since 1995.

We at Quadrant work closely with many of Alberta's Architectural, Interior Design, Engineering and Surveying consultants, helping our clients identify and manage their professional liability risks and exposures.

The professional liability insurance policy is, of course, the key component of the protection, We also understand the prevention aspect is of major importance to our clients and we work with and deliver the loss prevention and risk management information in various ways, including:

• claims-case workshops
• seminars
• self-study courses
• webinars
• contract review assistance

Quadrant Insurance Services are the exclusiave Alberta brokers for XL Design professional and a proud member of the PLAN network.PLAN is an association of more than 40 brokerage spanning Canada and the USA, collectively providing sevice to more than 15,000 design consulting firms.

If you have any questions, or if we can be of help, please contact us at 1.800.837.8521

Read Jones Christoffersen

Read Jones Christoffersen (RJC) specializes in structural engineering, structural restoration, building science, parking planning, structural glass and facade engineering. With a network of offices across Canada, our clients benefit from convenient access to RJC's top professionals in every centre, including Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge, combined with the resources of a leading national organization.

We offer the professional expertise, depth of resources and experience required to help deliver exceptional projects. Many of our engineers are recognized experts in their field, demonstrated by their membership in national and international code-writing bodies. With over 400 people, we not only have some of the industry’s leading technical professionals, but also the bench strength to deliver projects of all sizes and complexity.

We are proud of our broad portfolio of work in Alberta, including more than one hundred award winning projects. Our experience includes healthcare, residential, office, education, bridge, retail, parking, light rail transit, aviation, industrial, justice and cultural projects.

Sound-Rite Acoustics Inc.

Sound-Rite Acoustics Inc. understands the role that acoustics play in a comfortable, effective environment. As they have done for the past 20+ years, they continue to offer the leading technology in electronic sound masking systems. Building on the foundation of sound masking systems, Sound-Rite also distributes a variety of acoustical products to assist in the goal of creating an acoustically viable space.

In addition to their catalogue of acoustical products, Sound-Rite is pleased to offer a wide range of architectural products including specialty ceilings, wall treatments and exterior building cladding.

Steels Industrial Products

For more than 50 years, Steels has been supplying contractors, architects and designers across Western Canada with all their building needs. From roofing and insulation materials to masonry and general contractor supplies, Steels provides all the products you need—in just one stop. And with nine locations across Western Canada, we offer exclusive supplies, products expertise and personalized customer service right in your area. Visit us online at steels.com. Steels. Your Building Materials Experts.

StonCor Group

The StonCor Group combines world leading product ranges to provide comprehensive and integrated solutions for the repair, restoration, waterproofing and corrosion protection of buildings and structures. Our diverse portfolio includes: Stonhard, Carboline, Fibergrate and StonCor Construction Products Group. Over 75 years of field experience has solidified StonCor's commitment to cutting edge technology and uncompromising quality. The StonCor Group provides a single source for all of your flooring, coating, lining, fireproofing, waterproofing, FRP grating and structural system requirements. This line up allows us to tackle projects from the smallest repair to full-scale refurbishment on existing structures, and also meet demanding requirements of new construction.

Teknion

Teknion is a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of mid- to high-end office systems and related furniture products. Our integrated product portfolio encompasses several lines of systems furniture, mobile furniture, architectural wall systems, seating, storage and filing, freestanding casegoods and accessories.

Our Philosophy

Teknion embraces change and its inherent possibilities. Our culture is one of innovation. A diverse, yet integrated product line allows companies to adapt to new forms of work as they unfold. Teknion products perform independently and in concert, combining in virtually unlimited configurations that fit new needs as the world's economies and cultures evolve. At Teknion, we seek to realize the power of design to enhance our ability to interact with one another and our world. Teknion creates furniture that connects people, technology and spaces. Integrated design with unlimited possibilities for the future of business.

Thermo Design Insulation Ltd.

Centria Dimension Series is the only wall system that provides both advanced thermal efficiency and moisture control in a single panelized component. The Dimension Series offers unprecedented design flexibility with horizontal or vertical configurations, curved panels, up to 6" reveals as well as various profiles, while still providing all the benefits of insulated metal panels.

The Dimension Series also allows you to integrate windows, sunshades and louvers for an advanced thermo-efficient and moisture controlled wall. This all-in-one building envelope solution will alleviate the need for coordination of various trades that are required with multi-component wall construction as the rainscreen, air barrier, gypsum sheathing, insulation and vapor barrier are all included – under one warranty.

As the Canadian distributor, Thermo Design Insulation Ltd. is Canada's largest insulated metal panel supply and installer with over 30 years of tradition and 10,000 facilities of experience. Contact us at www.thermo-design.com for more information.

Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance

Cold-applied MB/BUR, single ply, maintenance - Tremco's roofing solutions are customized for sensitive environments. Tremco's service division, WTC, specializes in roof diagnostic services and roof asset management.

Vicwest

Vicwest is one of North America's leading manufacturers and distributors of exterior building products, including metal roofing, siding, decking, insulated metal panels and architectural panels. Founded in 1905, Vicwest offers a wide and trusted range of products for the residential, industrial, commercial, institutional and agricultural construction markets.

Williams Engineering Canada Inc.

Williams Engineering is a leading provider of consulting services. Our design experience covers a wide range of sectors such as emergency/police/corrections, cultural, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, multi-unit residential, and recreational. With offices in Edmonton, Yellowknife, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Red Deer, we take pride in providing comprehensive, timely, and cost-effective solutions to our valued clients across Canada and around the world. We champion an integrated design approach, ensuring our clients benefit from the creative thinking of our design professionals. We seek the more efficient and effective approach to a sustainable solution and our LEED® accredited designers and project teams ensure our clients achieve this goal. Williams Engineering is at the forefront of innovation and technological advancements to solve our clients’ engineering challenges by employing building information modeling techniques such as REVIT®, a building information modelling tool.

Wow Lighting