DESIGN BLOG

Construction Lumber: Demand, Pricing, and Reducing Use
RDS, Builder Jim Wright RDS, Builder Jim Wright

Construction Lumber: Demand, Pricing, and Reducing Use

Most homes can’t be built without lumber. And as designers, we create house plans utilizing wood. As we well know, lumber prices continue to rise. From mid-April to mid-September 2020, the cost of framing lumber grew by 170%. What is causing this increase and what effects are we feeling in the industry? Is there anything we can do as designers and builders to make better, more cost-effective decisions when using lumber in construction?

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The CPBD Difference: Why Does This Matter to You?
RDS, Team Members Jim Wright RDS, Team Members Jim Wright

The CPBD Difference: Why Does This Matter to You?

With four Certified Professional Building Designers on our staff, you know RDS is a company you can trust. We’re not architects – we’re so much more. As CPBDs, we not only develop the plans to make your vision real, but we also make sure all local codes are followed so there are no surprises or costly upgrades later. As true certified professionals, knowing the building trade inside and out, developing creative designs and accurate construction documents, our residential designers always represent the particular needs, lifestyles, and budgets when creating plans for clients.

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NARI ACE Award 2020

It is always our goal to provide the highest level of design and service to each and every client we work with. To that end, we ask that you take a minute to complete this survey and review our services. There are just four multiple choice questions and an opportunity to add a comment if you’d like.

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