Between The Beams - Edition 9

The housing market and building industry are constantly evolving, and to keep builders informed, we recently hosted a webinar with experts from Zonda. The topics included key trends in sales, housing starts and interest rates, providing valuable insight into what’s happening across the country.

Our webinars go beyond analyzing the current market environment—they also provide projections and forecasts to help you plan ahead. While the multi-family construction market has faced challenges in recent months, find out why there’s long-term optimism for multi-family builders.

JOIN US AT IBS 2025

Come see the Builders FirstSource team at booth #C4519 at IBS, where we’ll demonstrate the latest innovations in our BFS Digital Tools—we’d love to connect with you! Register with us here to get your free expo pass.

Meet Matt Risinger in person at our booth as he talks about building high-performance homes on a budget! He’ll be there on Tuesday, Feb. 25th and Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 1 p.m.

BUILD SCIENCE SKILLS

Preparing for the new year may mean brushing up on your construction skills and possibly even learning new ones. Matt Risinger and his team are back with a brand-new series, Build Science 201?,? the sequel to the 101 series he led last year.

Matt utilizes many of these skills throughout his Risinger Build series. Since early 2024, he has documented his team’s construction of a new, state-of-the-art home in Austin, Texas, releasing new videos every couple of weeks. Watch the videos available now and stay tuned for more to come over the next few months.

To give you an idea of the valuable insights offered by the Risinger Build series, we’ve compiled a quick list of some of the most intriguing lessons we’ve learned so far. While some of these tips may seem straightforward, they have the potential to make a significant impact on your build.

BRINGING HOMEOWNER VISIONS TO LIFE

Every homeowner envisions something unique for their dream home. Don’t let a lack of options in a catalog limit their creativity! At Builders FirstSource, we specialize in crafting custom millwork to bring any vision to life. If you or your clients can dream it, we can build it.

Sustainability is also becoming a top priority for many homeowners. Incorporating environmentally friendly materials isn’t just a lofty idea anymore—it’s a practical and increasingly popular choice. Here are some key benefits and examples of sustainable materials you can integrate into your next build to meet this growing demand.

REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR HOMEBUILDING PROCESS

Discover the power of streamlined project management with myBLDR.com – your all-in-one digital solution. View quotes, communicate with your Builders FirstSource representative, and manage selections effortlessly in one central hub. From plan uploads to interactive 3D models, our intuitive process simplifies your workflow and boosts revenue. myBLDR.com is your competitive advantage.

Embrace the future of homebuilding today!

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you or someone you know is looking to start the new year fresh with a new career, look no further than Builders FirstSource! We have openings across the country in several different fields, so check out our careers site to see what is available for you.

Thanks for reading Between the Beams! We’ll be back with more helpful tips and strategies soon.