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ANDREW STIFFMAN
Vice President, Construction Services at
Kalesnikoff Mass Timber
THE MASS timber industry has undergone a radical evolution, shifting from a niche sustainable alternative to a primary
structural solution capable of reshaping the modern built environment. At the forefront of this transformation is Andrew Sti昀昀man, the Vice President of Construction Services at Kalesniko昀昀
Mass Timber. His leadership has been a driving force behind
Kalesniko昀昀’s spectacular success story from a specialty forestry
and sawmilling company into a fully integrated, full-service
mass timber manufacturer and, subsequently, into a leader of
modular and prefabricated building construction. Over the past
昀椀ve years, Andrew has driven a period of explosive, sustainable
growth, guiding the newly formed entity from a startup phase
to a massive $100 million operation. He also plays a leading
role in internal capital expansion projects, including the construction of multiple large manufacturing additions and a stateof-the-art modular facility. His ability to navigate challenging
market conditions while maintaining strong performance and
an unwavering commitment to quality has 昀椀rmly established
Kalesniko昀昀 as an industry leader in the rapidly expanding mass
timber and prefabricated construction sectors.
Andrew’s expertise lies in his unique capacity to lead multidisciplinary teams toward exceptional project and corporate
outcomes. He has successfully integrated cutting-edge technology into the company’s operations, including implementing
innovative work昀氀ows that demystify mass timber for clients
and streamline the design-to-manufacturing process. Under his
direction, the company has expanded its o昀昀erings to include
important value-add services, such as moisture protection and
building envelope solutions, and more recently integrating
mass timber structural packages into fully volumetric modular
buildings. This innovative approach has fundamentally disrupted the traditional construction market, demonstrating that
leading-edge, sustainable technologies can be deployed at scale
without compromising 昀椀nancial or operational fundamentals.
Andrew’s leadership style is distinctly hands-on and people-昀椀rst. He refuses to hide from the boardroom and loves rolling
up his sleeves to tackle challenges alongside his teammates. He
is deeply committed to building an empowering, integrity-driven company culture where employees see clear pathways for
personal and professional growth. By fostering a team culture
that is motivated to drive creative solutions, he has built an
organization capable of executing some of the most technically
demanding projects in the sector. Andrew Sti昀昀man’s remarkable
trajectory—from a startup initiative to a leadership role in a $100
million enterprise makes him a highly deserving recipient of this
recognition. His relentless pursuit of innovation and dedication to
his team ensures that Kalesniko昀昀 will remain at the vanguard of
green building technology for years to come.
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SITE REPORTS
ANDREW completed his undergraduate degree in Economics
and Environment at McGill, his MA in Building Science at
Ryerson University, and an architecture certificate at Harvard.
Last year, Kalesnikoff Mass Timber opened a new
100,000-square-foot prefabrication and modular facility in
Castlegar, B.C.
Quote: "For mass timber, and more broadly CLT panels and
glulam beams, I really feel the world is your oyster."
