Sterling, Alaska
Riverfront custom homes, heavy timber & steel structures, and clear-span metal shops.
Riverfront Custom Homes & Clear-Span Steel Shops
We construct architectural riverfront custom homes with heavy timber and structural steel ridge framing, alongside high-capacity pre-engineered metal shops built for boats, RVs, and commercial equipment.
Engineered for Sterling's Conditions
Wooded river-valley environment with heavy winter snow accumulation and deep frost depths. Our building practices account for local soil configurations, freeze depths, high-snow-load steel & timber specifications, and wind loading ratings to ensure your structure outlasts the elements.
Core Services in Sterling
High-End Custom Homes
Commercial-grade rigging, arctic framing, and turnkey execution.
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Commercial-grade rigging, arctic framing, and turnkey execution.
Remote Alaska Builds & Logistics
Commercial-grade rigging, arctic framing, and turnkey execution.
Flagship Projects
Safeway Commercial Retail Expansion
Major commercial retail expansion in Homer, AK utilizing tongue-and-groove pre-insulated metal panels (IMPs) and heavy structural steel. Insulated metal panels deliver a smooth, high-efficiency installation process that saves significant time and expense compared to traditional multi-layer insulation methods, providing an airtight, warm, and highly secure commercial envelope built for Alaskan coastal extremes.
The Henrich Residence — High-End Custom Home
A showcase Alaskan custom residence constructed from the ground up by Rickman Building Company. Built to demonstrate the peak of cold-climate residential craft, the Henrich Residence features an architectural multi-gable exterior set against Alaskan winter snowscapes, soaring tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings with exposed timber beams, an open-concept gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and custom cabinetry, a primary suite retreat, spa-inspired tile baths, high-performance thermal insulation envelope, and an integrated multi-bay heated garage and workshop.
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings & Commercial Shops
High-capacity pre-engineered metal buildings and commercial shops featuring oversized pull-through bays and custom additions for Alaskan commercial equipment, aircraft, boats, and fleet vehicles. Compared with traditional wood framing, pre-engineered steel buildings deliver faster construction timelines, superior cost efficiency for large open-span structures, and unmatched durability against heavy Alaskan snow loads.
Ready to build for the North?
Whether it's a legacy homestead or a critical accessibility upgrade, Ehren Rickman and his team bring unrivaled expertise to the Kenai Peninsula.