Builders FirstSource

12/25/2020

All of us at Builders FirstSource wish you a very joyous, happy and healthy holiday season!

12/24/2020

Our Northwest locations recently put their creative hats on to get into the holiday spirit! We tasked our teams with building a holiday display incorporating a saw horse, duct tape, hammer, power tool of their choice, tape measurer, extension cord, ladder, level, and gloves!

Here are just a few of the masterpieces created.

Happy holidays! 🎄

12/23/2020

To help our customers get into the festive spirit, we challenged them to create gingerbread houses! While we see incredible home builds on a daily basis, we loved seeing a different type of build this season. Thanks to all who participated!

12/22/2020

Heads up to our customers - we will be closed this coming Friday for the holiday.

12/21/2020

It's a Shake-Up! These 10 Drastically Different Design Trends Will Be Everywhere in 2021—and Beyond

If you're looking to start your 2021 with new designs and are in need of some inspiration, we are here to help!

Here are 10 of the anticipated home trends for the new year, changes in the way we decorate, design, and live in our homes.

* Dedicated home offices
* Clearly delineated spaces
* Houseplants and indoor gardens
* Rattan accents
* Wood-grain kitchen cabinets and counters
* Next-level playgrounds
* Outdoor kitchens
* Smart bathroom innovations
* Retro furniture and color palettes
* Cozy, layered vibes

With all the stress that 2020 brought to our lives, it also influenced some defining changes in the way we decorate, design, and live in our homes.

12/17/2020

NAHB: 'Housing Takes the Lead in Lifting the Nation Out of the Downturn'

Here are a few great things happening in the housing sector:

🛠️ Housing is taking the lead in lifting the nation out of the downturn
🛠️ Builder confidence is at an all-time high
🛠️ Record-low interest rates have renewed buyer traffic
🛠️ New-home sales are close to their highest level in 14 years

Looking ahead, the overall outlook for the housing sector is positive.

12/16/2020

How Increased Work-From-Home Opportunities Benefit the Housing Market

2020 was the year of working-from-home, and that is a win for housing.

The increased work-from-home opportunities have led to a shift in housing demand preferences, with home buyers and renters favoring lower-density suburbs and exurbs over large metropolitan areas.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the significant increase in the ability to work from home is a win for housing and voters.

12/15/2020

Winter can be a tricky season for safety personnel on home building job sites. Cold weather brings dangers to job sites that require special attention, and it's important to remain diligent. Here are some tips from the National Association of Home Builders.

https://bit.ly/3gNTeKO

12/14/2020

Gingerbread House Competition

T-minus nine days until we announce the winner of our 2020 Gingerbread House Competition! Enter today for your chance to win.

12/14/2020

Today we are kicking off our 2020 Gingerbread House Competition!

Build us your most creative gingerbread house for a chance to win great prizes!

The winner in the kid's bracket will receive a Stanley Jr. Tool Belt and a $100 Visa gift card.

The winner in the adult's bracket will receive a Dewalt Drill Set, a $300 Visa gift card, and some BFS swag.

How To Enter:

🎄Like us on Facebook or Instagram (@buildersfirstsource)
🎄Post a picture of your gingerbread house in a Facebook comment, or send it to us in a Facebook message (be sure to tell us which bracket you are partaking in!)
🎄Use any of the printable cutouts for extra points!

Winner will be announced on December 23rd!

* (available only to participants located in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Montana, & Wyoming)

12/13/2020

National Salesperson Day

Today is #NationalSalespersonDay, a day to recognize the value and dedication of the professional salesperson and the hard work they perform. Our Sales Team is responsible for maintaining existing client relationships and seeking out new opportunities, helping to design and build beautiful homes.

We appreciate all of our sales staff and the hard work they put in day in, and day out.

If you're interested in joining our Sales Team, check out our open positions on our careers site: https://bldr.com/jobs

12/10/2020

Have you heard of "The House That SHE Built"?

Construction is underway on the nation's first home being built by an all-female skilled labor crew in Utah. Follow the story on their page, The House That SHE Built.

12/09/2020

Overcoming Capital Challenges to Address Expansive Home Building Needs

The question we are all hearing a lot, "what is the new 'normal'"?

While there is much uncertainty, there is one thing that is for certain -, COVID-19 has, and will, continue to reshuffle the residential real estate market on a large scale.

Read more about those changes here, from Builder Magazine.

How builders can step outside their financing 'comfort zone' in the face of surging lot demand and low supply.

12/08/2020

#TipTuesday: Looking to add some DIY projects to your holiday season? This video from Family Handyman shows you how to make plywood reindeer! 🦌

If you give this project a try, we'd love to see it!

https://bit.ly/37wV8LE

12/04/2020

10 Played Out Home Trends That Buyers Are Over

There are ten on-their-way-out home trends that buyers are over:

👉🏻 Open-concept layouts
👉🏻Modern farmhouse
👉🏻White-on-white kitchens
👉🏻Glass block bathrooms walls
👉🏻Classic tile patterns
👉🏻Granite
👉🏻Taking out the tub
👉🏻Gray
👉🏻Silver fixture finishes
👉🏻Hardwood floors
'
What do you think? Do you agree?

Getting ready to redecorate or sell? Before you swing a hammer or pick up a paintbrush, read 10 on-their-way-out trends, chosen by agents in the know.

12/03/2020

Home Owners Shift Expenses from Entertainment to Home Improvement

Homeowners are shifting expenses from travel and entertainment towards projects that enhance their homes. Some of the top projects include:

Interior painting projects
Bathroom remodels
New flooring installations

Have you done any new projects this year?

HomeAdvisor’s latest “State of Home Spending” survey revealed that home owners spent an average of $13,138 on home-improvement projects in 2020, compared to $9,081 in 2019.

12/01/2020

NAHB Continues to Keep Workers Safe and On the Job Site During the Pandemic

The National Association of Home Builders has been working to keep America's home builders and trade partners safe on the job since the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their effort is now being redoubled as we face a worrying spike in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from the virus.

Read more from NAHB here.

From the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, NAHB has been working to keep America’s home builders and trades partners safe and on the job. That effort is now being redoubled as the coun…

11/26/2020

We wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving!

* just a reminder - we are closed today

11/24/2020

Does the upcoming holiday season have you dreaming of new cabinets?

If you're looking for custom color cabinetry to fit your space, clever storage to help life run a bit more smoothly, or everyday style at a great value, check out Mid Continent at Builders FirstSource!

Featuring: Copenhagen door style in Cherry finished in Slate

www.midcontinentcabinetry.com

11/23/2020

Builder confidence reaches another record high - LBM Journal

We are seeing another record high in builder confidence!

In the newly-built single-family homes, builder confidence increased five points to 90 in November.

Happy Monday! 🎉

Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased five points to 90 in November.

11/20/2020

Demand for Outdoor Kitchens Remains Strong

Even though the cooler days are here, that doesn't mean outdoor entertainment is closed for the year! As a result of the pandemic, outdoor spaces have experienced surges of renovations and remodels this year. This holiday season, it's important to entertain safely and effectively, meaning the outdoor space is becoming increasingly important.

The cool fall days and even colder winter months are here, but that does not mean outdoor entertainment is closed for the year. Outdoor spaces have experienced surges of renovations and remodels this past summer as a result of the pandemic. And as CDC guidelines recommend remaining outdoors versus i...

11/18/2020

Nonresidential construction employment expands in October - LBM Journal

We are seeing great things in the nonresidential construction realm!

Nonresidential construction employment added 59,700 jobs in October. The largest increase was among nonresidential specialty trade contractors, which added 27,500 positions. Heavy and civil engineering added 18,800 jobs while nonresidential building added 13,400.

Nonresidential construction employment added 59,700 jobs on net in October. All three nonresidential subcategories experienced increases.

11/17/2020

Have you registered for MyBFSBuilder? Our customer portal makes your job a little easier with 24/7 account access where you can view sales orders, scheduled deliveries, invoices, statements and online payment history. Making it convenient, and easy to use!

https://mybfs.bldr.com/mybfsbuilder/login

11/16/2020

We are so proud of our corporate office for raising over $80,000 for the North Texas Food Bank! We are proud to support our North Texas community in the need for hunger relief. #NTFB

11/13/2020

NAHB: Home construction must increase to keep up with sales - LBM Journal

2020 has been dramatic for the changes in home construction, with decline, rebound, and growth. New home sales have led the way, with sales of new single-family homes up almost 17% on a year-to-date basis, with a growing number of sales contracts attributable to homes not yet under construction.

The decline, rebound and growth of home construction in 2020 has been dramatic. After a decline in the spring, home building has seen gains

11/11/2020

A salute to our veterans, America must never forget your sacrifices.

Builders FirstSource is a proud supporter of military veterans, with over 1,000 veterans as team members.

https://www.bldr.com/veterans

11/10/2020

Experience beauty, versatility and ease with JELD-WEN Windows & Doors interior doors.

Their interior doors deliver stylish, sophisticated performance that is sure to impress. Contact your local Builders FirstSource to add Jeld-Wen to your home!
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11/09/2020

These Pandemic-Related Housing and Design Trends Aren't Going Away

Without a doubt, social distancing and staying at home have ushered in a new way of life. Some of those changes, affect home trends and are likely to stick around well past the COVID-19 era.

Some of those trends include the great escape, the zoom room, clean and cozy design, and the backyard premium.

Home trends come and go. But every now and then—like during a once-in-a-century pandemic— new trends arise that leave an impact.

11/06/2020

Top 5 Misconceptions About Construction

Construction is one of the largest, and most important industries in the U.S, and it's also one of the most misunderstood.

Everything begins with construction, but despite the major role construction plays in society, the industry has been marginalized.

Here are the top 5 misconceptions about construction:

1. Construction is Unskilled Labor
2. Working in Construction Means You’re Uneducated
3. Construction is Just Building Houses
4. Construction is Only for Men
5. Construction is Unsafe

One of the biggest and most important industries in the United States and worldwide is also one of the most misunderstood.

11/04/2020

Industry Targets Underrepresented Groups in New Worker Recruitment

There's no slowing down recruitment in the industry! The Home Builders Institute has partnered with more than 100 schools around the country, helping to show students the value of working in the construction trades. This program has a focus on recruiting underrepresented groups as well, such as women, veterans, and those involved in the justice system.

Although the pandemic is well underway, it’s not stopping the industry from recruiting more much needed workers. The Home Builders Institute has partnered with more than 100 schools around the country to show students the value of working in the construction trades, according to Marketplace. There...

11/03/2020

Is your siding tough enough? LP siding offers durable products featuring superior engineered wood technology. Contact your local BFS to add LP SmartSide to your home!

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11/02/2020

Just getting started in the industry?

Two home builders look back on their careers and reflect on the most important things they've learned.

“If I could go back to my rookie self entering the home building industry, I would tell myself that being a rookie is an incredible opportunity,” says Kent. “While being a rookie in our industry can be intimidating, being a rookie also means you have little experience. It means that you don't have the bad habits and the negative preconceived ideas or concepts that may hold you back.”

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11/02/2020

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10/31/2020

We hope you have a fun and safe Halloween! 🎃

10/30/2020

Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes is at an all time-high of 85!

“Traffic remains high and record-low interest rates are keeping demand strong as the concept of ‘home’ has taken on renewed importance for work, study, and other purposes in the COVID era,” says NAHB chairman Chuck Fowke.

https://bit.ly/3kxtUts