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John Paul II Collegiate Renovation Addition
News Posted On Jan 30, 2023

John Paul II Collegiate Renovation Addition

Beam Craft has been hired to supply and install the feature glulam timber bleacher style stairs for the John Paul II Collegiate school which is currently undergoing a major renovation…

Maplewood Fire Hall
News Posted On Jan 23, 2023

Maplewood Fire Hall

Beam Craft will be mobilizing to North Vancouver soon to join Chandos Construction and their sub-trade team on the new Maplewood Firehall. The consultant team of S2 Architecture and…

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
News Posted On Sep 27, 2021

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in our country.  Our team, who have been working at Peepeekisis Cree Nation, Saskatchewan since August,…

Peepeekisis Cree Nation No. 81 New Community Hub
News Posted On Aug 01, 2021

Peepeekisis Cree Nation No. 81 New Community Hub

Beam Craft is assembling another mass timber building in Saskatchewan.  This building features a circular layout and will put our team to the test.  Stay tuned for future updates. ...

Commercial Hotel Patio Expansion - Blues On Whyte
News Posted On Jun 01, 2021

Commercial Hotel Patio Expansion - Blues On Whyte

Beam Craft worked directly with the client to design, supply, and install the wood framed patio and heavy timber pergola structure.  Our friends at ISL Engineering provided guidance…

Sobey’s Legacy
News Posted On Mar 01, 2021

Sobey’s Legacy

These free standing timber and steel features required careful attention to the connection design and engineering.  ...

Hudson’s Pub Edmonton
News Posted On Mar 01, 2021

Hudson’s Pub Edmonton

It is that time of year again when Beam Craft arrives on Whyte Avenue in Edmonton to set up the seasonal patio pergola at Hudson’s.  Make sure to schedule a date to have lunch outside!…

New School at Quesnel, B.C.
News Posted On Mar 01, 2021

New School at Quesnel, B.C.

The Beam Craft team is pleased to be working with Jencol Construction again on this brand new school and we look forward to hearing how the community enjoys the space in the years…

Twisted Plane Geometry in Heavy Timber
News Posted On Feb 26, 2021

Twisted Plane Geometry in Heavy Timber

Beam Craft worked hard on detailing the outdoor heavy timber pergola designed by Gibbs Gage for a restaurant tenant at the nearly completed Royop Shopping Commons in South Calgary,…

Kebony Benches at Epic 103 Street, Edmonton
News Posted On Jul 01, 2020

Kebony Benches at Epic 103 Street, Edmonton

Beam Craft recently completed some feature benches at the newly renovated Epic Building on 103 street in Edmonton. The benches tops were constructed using Kebony wood, which has a…

Fast Cars!
News Posted On Jun 01, 2020

Fast Cars!

Beam Craft was working on a very unique project this summer - our first race track.  Could be our one and only.  West Edmonton Mall hired us along with many other local trades people…

Heavy Timber Pergola at Hudson's on Whyte Patio
News Posted On May 12, 2020

Heavy Timber Pergola at Hudson's on Whyte Patio

After 2 months of restaurants being closed due to Covid-19, there is a buzz on Whyte Avenue in Edmonton.  Several popular eateries are cleaning and transforming their spaces to be…

Timber Fencing and Paddocks
News Posted On Apr 01, 2020

Timber Fencing and Paddocks

This spring, we were back at the Edmonton Valley Zoo to complete the rough timber paddock fences and gates.  A big thanks to local shop, Gratz Manufacturing, for fabricating the custom…

Ipe Wood benches at Glenora West Block, Edmonton
News Posted On Apr 01, 2020

Ipe Wood benches at Glenora West Block, Edmonton

Last November, Beam Craft supplied and installed custom steel brackets and exotic Ipe hardwood planks to complete the outdoor bench seating area at the Glenora West Block project.…

Westbrook School, Rocky View County
News Posted On Feb 03, 2020

Westbrook School, Rocky View County

Gymnasium beams have been successfully installed at the new west school in Rocky View County.  Beam Craft mass timber installers are pleased to be included on the Maple Reinders (Calgary)…

National Building Code: 2020 Update
News Posted On Feb 03, 2020

National Building Code: 2020 Update

Alberta adopts 2020 National Building Code updates to include structures up to 12 storeys in structural wood or "mass timber".  With our previous experience on the Brock Commons (18…

Frog Lake First Nations School Addition
News Posted On Feb 03, 2020

Frog Lake First Nations School Addition

Our mass timber install team is preparing to receive and assemble the mass timber structural system for the new addition on the Frog Lake First Nations School.  We are pleased to…

Fort Edmonton Park - CLT Panel Install
News Posted On Dec 11, 2019

Fort Edmonton Park - CLT Panel Install

Big things are happening at Fort Edmonton Park and Beam Craft is excited to be a part of the Clark Builder's Team working on the new front entrance building to this frequently visited…