Woodtech Builders Inc. About Us
Quality. Cleanliness. Friendliness. Fairness.
To Rick Tippett and the Woodtech Builders team, those aren’t just words. They’re goals they strive to achieve each and every time. That’s why a project with Woodtech Builders so often changes your relationship from client to friend.Our customers love their homes, and often spread the word about how Woodtech Builders exceeded their expectations. We know the local laws and regulations, have established relationships with reputable area subcontractors, and are well positioned to do the best job for you. We’ll help you every step of the way, throughout the home building process.
Wausau Homes History
From dairy route to sawmill/lumberyard to home building supply center, Wausau Homes’ 50+ year history is one of constant growth and improvement. Today, its finely tuned system of home building is recognized as one of the best in the industry: controlled construction.
Finished components are produced and transported to the job site, and erected there. Its value is not only in cost containment and speed, but also in quality control and engineering excellence. Builders and custom home buyers both benefit.
Ironwood, Michigan native Rick Tippett has been building houses for over 30 years. Partners with Wausau Homes since 2002, Woodtech Builders is ready to meet your needs.
Core Values
As part of the Wausau Homes family, Woodtech Builders shares their core values describing how we will conduct our business each and every day:
Customer Driven: We are committed to building a trusting relationship with our customers and meeting with their expectations
Excellence: The key to our success is delivering a superior building system and customer experience.
Continuous Innovation: We lead our industry through innovation in our sales, product design, engineering, production, field operations, logistics and business support systems and processes.
Positive Work Environment: We recognize and reward performance and continuous improvement. We support personal and professional development. We practice open communication throughout the organization.
Associations
Wausau Homes is a leading member of the Building Systems Council ofthe National Association of Home Builders and is responsible for the organizations continued existence. Wausau Homes is also a member
of various state Home Builder Associations, the Wood Truss Council of America and represents the industry at the Uniform Dwelling Code for Wisconsin.
Most local Wausau Homes builders are members of their local chapter of the National Association of Home Builders.
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Community Involvement
Wausau Homes is a strong supporter of many charities and specific programs that benefit youth and housing in general. Special projects include:
- Building and donating the nation's first combined Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts Center
- Building and donating the Mead Wildlife Center, a Wisconsin environmental educational facility
- Pioneering and donating materials to a unique partnership between several high school construction programs and Habitat for Humanity to teach construction skills and build homes for the needy
- Building a special playhouse for a special little girl for the Make a Wish foundation
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