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Tech-Wood Building Components is a Calgary company dedicated to the manufacturing and distribution of quality, engineered wood roof trusses and floor trusses, and engineered wood I-joist floor components. Our dynamic team of skilled professionals allows our clients to benefit from our 150+ years of combined experience in the building industry, to assist them in executing their construction needs.

The company has a well-deserved reputation for quality and service. Since 1998, the Tech-Wood team has worked hard to ensure all products are completed to exacting standards of precision and quality. The principles are simple: design and manufacturing schedules are met and products are fit-for-purpose.

This level of quality and service is achieved through dedication to building a high-quality team of professionals with an excellent combination of industry experience along with the professional and technical skills needed to stay at the front of the industry.

Our modern 23,000 square foot, purpose-built manufacturing plant is located on seven acres of land in Calgary. The facility is outfitted with state-of-the-art components such as the Wizard perimeter-definition layout tables working in combination with computer-generated laser projections. This configuration allows for a truss table to be set-up in 10 - 30 seconds directly from computer-generated design drawings resulting in outstanding efficiency and unparalleled quality.

Design and manufacture of wood trusses is accomplished using industry leading design software and computer-driven automated manufacturing equipment supplied by world leader MiTek Canada, Inc. We are also partnered with Weyerhaeuser.

The company is a past winner of the BILD - Calgary Region – Calgary Region SAM Award for Manufacturer Partner of the Year.

We are members of the Western Wood Truss Association – Alberta, BILD - Calgary Region, Calgary Construction Association.

Tech-Wood participates in Alberta Human Resources and Employment's Partnerships in Health and Safety program and has been COR certified for many years.


OUR VALUES

RESPECT

We Believe Everyone's Voice is Important.

COMMITMENT

We Finish What We Start and Make the Time When There is None.

INTEGRITY

We Do What We Say We Are Going To Do.

TEAM WORK

We Honor the Individual While Working Towards a Common Vision.

CREATING A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE

We Appreciate Every Customer and Communicate Throughout Process

WHY TECH-WOOD?


In an industry that demands precision, excellence and efficiency, Tech-Wood has concentrated on delivering at the top of the market through a process of continuous improvement in all aspects of its operation.

Our design team includes technicians with years of practical experience as well as the leading technical and professional accreditations and certifications.

Technical knowledge and expertise is also key for our sales team. Their ability to understand customer needs is the starting point for delivery of all our products and services.

Our equipment is state-of-the-art – featuring automated perimeter-definition layout components with table set-ups completed in 10–30 seconds complemented with laser projection — both of which set up directly from computer-generated engineered design programs.

We know that our success is built on consistently meeting or exceeding our customers’ expectations. Quality without compromise - fit-for-purpose components built to exacting standards. On schedule and on budget.



Why Tech-Wood

DESIGN QUALITY
& EFFICIENCY

CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION

MANUFACTURING QUALITY
& EFFICIENCY

Brad Cuthbertson

President

With over 25 years in the manufacturing supply chain and new home construction industry, Brad has developed the ability to lead companies and develop strategies that have not only benefitted the organizations he has worked for, but also his customers.

Brad has always possessed strong leadership qualities and B2B skills, which can be attributed to his days playing rugby and the comradery that comes with the sport. He brought those qualities to Tech-Wood in 2013 as a new partner, and worked hard to grow the company, to the point that he purchased Tech-Wood in 2019. His knowledge and expertise to lead the entrepreneurial Tech-Wood team with the philosophy of “urgency, not panic”, drives the notion that Tech-Wood should always succeed on purpose, not by accident

Brad remains very involved in the home building industry as he has been an active member on various association boards and committees, supporting the building industry across the province for over two decades, including BILD Calgary where he currently participates on the Economic Forecasting Committee.


Nick Ruttan

Vice President, Operations and Procurement

With over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry specializing in floors and trusses, Nick has become an integral part of Tech-Wood. Nick has advanced quickly in his career due to his results-oriented personality, which has contributed to making companies operate more efficiently and become more profitable.

As VP of Operations and Procurement at Tech-Wood, Nick oversees procurement, production, fleet management, quality control, and logistics at Tech-Wood. Nick is an active member of the WWTA and enjoys interacting with his peers over a round of golf. He is also passionate about his community and enjoys volunteering his time to coach youth sports.


Alecs Reyes

Vice President, Finance and IS/IT

Alecs has been crunching numbers for SME’s for over 15 years in a variety of industries including investments, commercial construction, and residential construction. Throughout his career in finance, Alecs has been able to think beyond the spreadsheet and develop financial plans that can be implemented and executed that increase profitability.

Alecs joined Tech-Wood in 2018 as the Controller and has become a great addition to the executive team and is now the VP of Finance, IS/IT. His rational business acumen provides Tech-Wood the ability to have a strong balance sheet, as well as operationally, Alecs manages Tech-Wood’s human resources and IS/IT in addition to the finance team.


Kevin Watson

Sales Manager

Kevin has been with Tech-Wood for over 20 years and possesses a very diverse skill set as he started his career as designer and has progressed into the role of Sales Manager during his tenure at Tech-Wood. Kevin’s ability to understand the in-depth details of design, in addition to the final application of our products, has created a high degree of trust from our customers and their trades. His unique skill set allows him to manage a wide range of projects, whether it be a single-family home, a commercial building, or a 6-storey wood frame multi-family project.


Dan Krbavac

Technical Sales Representative

With over 22 years in the building industry Dan’s success has centered around his product knowledge and most importantly, his customer service. Dan’s customers always compliment him on his ability to respond in a timely manner with answers that limit the downtime in the field. He has the ability and knowledge to take on large volume builders, small custom builders and multi-family projects.

Kami Gelinas

Sales Coordinator

Kami has over 10 years of experience in the building industry has provided her with a stronger understanding of construction and customers service skills. As the Sales Coordinator at Tech-Wood she coordinates all new jobs, tenders, and pricing and is a key liaison with our customers. Kami is also actively involved with associations within the industry and she has been a part of the BILD Awards Committee for the past 6-years.


Jeremy Allen

Technical Sales Representative

Jeremy has been in the building materials industry for over 16 years most recently working with Canada’s largest building materials distributor specializing in the sales of engineered wood products. Jeremy’s past in the retail and manufacturer sector as a manager was focused on providing excellent customer service and maintaining home builder and contractor accounts.

In Jeremy’s spare time he is focused on raising 4 young children and spending as much time in the outdoors as possible.


Steve Hobbs

Vice President, Sales and Design

Steve’s diverse skillset was a welcome addition to Tech-Wood in 2019 as Business Development Manager and has progressed into the role of VP of Sales and Design. His business acumen and leadership combined with his over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing in the housing industry supporting builders, developers, and suppliers, provides Tech-Wood with a unique business perspective.  Steve not only focuses on developing strategies to increase sales and building customer relations, he continually has a pulse on the housing market, which plays a key role in the growth of Tech-Wood.


Josh Gray

Design Process Manager

With over 15 years in the construction industry, Josh has gained a thorough understanding and appreciation for this industry, and those that work in it. He has worked diligently to continue to grow his skills and knowledge enabled him to be proficient in framing and designing and producing prefab walls. Josh moved from the field to the office, where over the past 5+ years at Tech-Wood he has refined his skills as a designer. This growth has led him into his new role as Design Process Manager. Josh is currently leading Tech-Wood’s design team on their day-to-day tasks and mentoring his team to excel at their job and achieve their overall goals.


EXECUTIVE TEAM

BRAD CUT
Brad Cuthbertson

President

Nick Ruttan
Nick Ruttan

Vice President, Operations and Procurement

Alecs Reyes
Alecs Reyes

Vice President, Finance and IS/IT

Alecs Reyes
Steve Hobbs

Vice President, Sales and Design

SALES TEAM

Kevin Watson
Kevin Watson

Sales Manager

Dan Krbavac
Dan Krbavac

Technical Sales Representative

Kami Gelinas
Kami Gelinas

Sales Coordinator

Jeremy Allen
Jeremy Allen

Technical Sales Representative

DESIGN

Josh Gray
Josh Gray

Design Process Manager