RedBuilt’s story – and its history – told in the Business Insider

On the cover of today’s Business Insider — the weekly business publication from the Idaho Statesman — was a feature story about RedBuilt™. That story, which was also prominently featured on the Statesman’s front page, tells the story of our … Continue reading

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What is the most technologically advanced building material used today?

Wood…that’s right, wood! In addition to being a strong, light-weight building material, wood is the only traditional building material that is renewable.  It also sequesters carbon, helping keep greenhouse gases in check. Architect Michael Green, who is pioneering and promoting … Continue reading

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In business and in sports, RedBuilt™ associate and competitive curler Darren Lehto has the golden hammer

What does the sport of curling have in common with commercial construction? RedBuilt’s own Darren Lehto, for starters. Darren — who serves as RedBuilt’s Northwest Regional Sales Manager — is representing the United States at the 2013 World Men’s Curling … Continue reading

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Featured Project: Las Vegas Cyclery – Getting the Look, Going Green

In 2008, bicycle enthusiast Jared Fisher dreamed of owning a bike shop that could power itself and generate almost no waste. At the end of 2012, his dream became a reality. Last December, Fisher opened Las Vegas Cyclery, a two-story, … Continue reading

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Growing Pains for the Lumber Industry

As the U.S. housing market starts to grow, the lumber industry is feeling certain growing pains.  Finding talented labor from Lumberjacks to finish carpenters, and everything in between, is a struggle.  When the housing market crashed in 2008, many lumber … Continue reading

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We’re famous… We’ve been published!

Jamie Morgan from Construction-Today Magazine interviewed our very own, Ted Osterberger, and wrote an overview article about RedBuilt™. Read and share this article to see how RedBuilt™ partners with architects, engineers and contractors to provide complete structural packages.  See what … Continue reading

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TOP 3 REASONS WHY LUMBER PRICES ARE ON THE RISE

In the last three months, lumber prices have risen to an eight-year high. The Wall Street Journal stated that prices of lumber for January delivery on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) reached their highest trading level since April 2005. “Prices have … Continue reading

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How RedBuilt™ Products Will Be Affected by California’s Product Assessment Charge on Lumber?

According to the state of California’s Board of Equalization, “Beginning January 1, 2013, purchases of lumber products and engineered wood products for use in California will be subject to a one percent (1%) Assessment based on the selling price of … Continue reading

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Featured Project, “Rising from the Ashes in Alberta”

RedBuilt’s recent newsletter explains how a RedBuilt Technical Representative aided a church in Alberta, Canada after a tragic fire.  Read, “Rising from the Ashes in Alberta” for the full story.

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Glue Laminated Lumber Blocking/Rim Board – Something To Think About

by Heinz Mueller, Design Center Leader (for RedBuilt’s Hillsboro office) and P.E. at RedBuilt™ When RedLam LVL is not viable, glue laminated lumber (glulam) is a wonderful option for use as large section main carrying members in structures. It is … Continue reading

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