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Mark Weber, a BFS Area Sales Manager in Michigan, was included in this year's list of the top young leaders in our industry, and honorees are invited to attend and be recognized at the LBM Strategies Conference later this year.

Builders FirstSource has acquired Precision Design and Trim, an installation business serving markets in and around Boise, Idaho.

BFS is proud to be the #1 building supplier on the LBM Journal's top 100 list for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition reflects our team's ongoing dedication to providing the most value to our customers through our building materials, services and innovation.

In a new interview, Builders FirstSource CEO Peter Jackson shared insights into BFS' growth trajectory, detailed how BFS acts as a full-stack partner for homebuilders and discussed how technology is revolutionizing the homebuilding industry. (Free registration required)

Builders FirstSource is proud to be included on Comparably’s lists of Best Company Outlook and Best Company for Women as part of the Q1 2026 honorees. These awards are based on feedback from employees.

Builders FirstSource CEO Peter Jackson spoke with HBSDealer about BFS’s acquisition of Pleasant Valley Homes and his vision for leveraging modular construction to address affordability and efficiency issues.

Builders FirstSource celebrates Women in Construction Week each year by spotlighting the women throughout our organization whose talent, skillset and work ethic help make BFS the industry leader.

BFS is partnering with Blitzy to accelerate product development for the next generation of our Digital Solutions. In the first 3 months, BFS has observed a 3-5x increase in development velocity and has 120 engineers trained on AI-native workflows.

HBSDealer reported that technology and innovation were central themes at this year’s IBS event, and BFS’s Digital Solutions were a prime example as we showcased new, AI-enhanced features to help our customers.

BFS is proud to announce the acquisition of Premium Building Components. PBC is an established seller of conventional lumber, engineered lumber and sheathing products in the Northeast.

BFS is proud to be recognized among the best companies for CEO, compensation and culture by Comparably. These awards are based on feedback from employees.

BFS is excited to announce the acquisition of Lengefeld Lumber. Serving Central Texas since 1951, Lengefeld has emphasized productivity, efficiency and enjoyment to support customers through their lumber yard.

Over 250 women leaders from Builders FirstSource met in Grapevine, Texas for an event filled with professional development, networking, executive keynotes and more. This was BFS’s first such conference, and HBSDealer was on hand to report from it.

As part of a new partnership with Lanthorne Homes, BFS will integrate innovative technology into Lanthorne’s semi-custom homebuilding model, helping them in their mission to deliver cost-efficient, high-quality homes tailored to customer preferences across South Carolina.

In 19 years of partnership with Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), we’re proud to have helped raise more than $15 million for critical research, patient support and advocacy programs dedicated to advancing treatments and cures for blood cancers.

BFS is excited to announce the acquisition of Builder’s Door & Trim and Rystin Construction. Both companies specialize in turnkey millwork solutions in the Las Vegas area.

BFS is proud to be recognized among the best companies for work-life balance, benefits and employee happiness by Comparably. These awards are based on feedback from employees.

BFS announced the acquisition of St. George Truss Co., which has served builders in southern Utah and southern Nevada by manufacturing trusses for four decades.

Builders FirstSource is excited to share that 11 of our team members are included in HBSDealer’s annual list of the Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply. The honorees will be recognized at HBSDealer’s event in Chicago in November.

BFS is honored to be recognized as a National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes. This recognition reflects the input of the David Weekley Homes team members that we have the privilege of working alongside.

We’re excited to share that BFS General Manager John Simpson has been named to the LBM Journal’s 40 Under 40 list for 2025. The list is a recognition of the top young talent in the industry, and honorees are invited to attend and be recognized at the LBM Strategies Conference later in the year.

BFS is proud to be the #1 building supplier on the LBM Journal's top 100 list for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition reflects our team's ongoing dedication to providing the most value to our customers through our building materials, services and innovation.

BFS announced the acquisition of Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company, a leading supplier of lumber and building materials in the Northern California and Nevada markets.

Builders FirstSource CEO Peter Jackson was interviewed by BUILDER and touched on several topics, including emerging AI, leveraging modern technology and how investment and innovation play into BFS’s company strategy.

BFS announced the acquisition of O.C. Cluss Lumber & Building Supplies, a leading supplier of lumber, building materials and installation services from their four locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia.

BFS proudly partnered with James Hardie and CBH Homes to build new and improved cabins at Camp Rainbow Gold in Idaho, a support community for families impacted by pediatric cancer.

Builders FirstSource CEO Peter Jackson took the stage at the 2025 Builders FirstSource National Event, which included a Q&A session with the audience, and HBSDealer shared a transcript of highlights from the conversation.

HBSDealer was on hand at the BFS National Event in Las Vegas, and they reported on some of the event highlights including sharing photos and themes from the stage presentations.

BFS announced the acquisition of Alpine Lumber, the largest independently operated supplier of building materials in Colorado and northern New Mexico. Alpine provides homebuilders and contractors with a broad range of products, including prefabricated trusses, wall panels and millwork.

BFS announced the acquisition of Kleet Lumber, a leading provider of lumber and building materials including doors, windows, roofing, hardware and custom millwork to builders, contractors and homeowners on Long Island.

Builders FirstSource has been a longtime supporter of hiring from the military community, and we're excited to share this profile of our ongoing efforts to support veterans and how they make BFS a better place.

BFS is proud to be recognized among the best companies for work-life balance and happiest employees by Comparably. Comparably’s awards are based on feedback from company employees.

Builders FirstSource today announced Dave Rush will be retiring as CEO, effective November 6, 2024, and as part of a planned succession, the board of directors has named Peter Jackson as the company's next President & CEO and member of its Board of Directors.

BFS announced the acquisition of Sunrise Wood Designs, a top custom cabinet manufacturer and installer for custom builders in North Texas.

BFS announced the acquisition of Wyoming Millwork. Founded in 1994 by Dave Failing, Wyoming Millwork has two locations in Delaware, serving custom and semi-custom builders with lumber and sheet goods, windows, doors, millwork, trusses and other building products.

Builders FirstSource was recently profiled by The Wall Street Journal as part of their “Heard on the Street” series. Peter Jackson was interviewed for the article to discuss how the company has grown in recent years.

We are excited to share that 9 BFS team members were included in HBSDealer’s annual Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply list. The honorees will be recognized at HBSDealer’s annual event in Chicago in November.

Jason Behunin, BFS’s Senior VP of Operations in the Northwest, serves on the Board of Directors for HomeAid, and wrote this article on why Builders FirstSource is a great partner for the organization’s goals addressing homelessness.

We are proud to be recognized in two categories by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best companies to work for. BFS was named on their lists for Best Companies to Work For in the Construction Industry and in The South (based on our headquarters in Texas) regardless of industry.

BFS is proud to be recognized among the Best Companies for Career Growth and Best Leadership Teams by Comparably.com. This is the second year in a row they have included us among the Best Leadership Teams.

Dan Magno, general manager for Builders FirstSource in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a member of LBM Journal’s 2024 40 Under 40 list, recognizing the strong young talent in our industry. For being named to the list, Magno has been invited to the LBM Strategies Conference in Costa Mesa, CA this October.

Mike Farmer, Builders FirstSource President of Commercial Operations, joined a panel hosted by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals to discuss potential solutions to issues including inventory, interest rates and worker shortages.

Since initiating its partnership with LLS in 2006, Builders FirstSource has helped raise more than $11 million towards critical research, patient support, and advocacy programs dedicated to advancing treatments and cures for blood cancers.

Builders FirstSource's Peter Jackson joined Robotti & Company’s Fireside Chat series to discuss how BFS has evolved into the industry leader it is today.

BFS is proud to be ranked #1 on the LBM Journal's annual list of the nation's top building suppliers for the fourth consecutive year.

HBSDealer describes the Traverse City Showroom in Grawn, MI as possibly “the ornament of the business” because of the high level of their amenities and extensive services available. They also note that special orders represent about 40% of their sales as evidence of their customer-focused mentality.

Builders FirstSource's Peter Jackson discussed the domestic and single-family housing markets on TheStreet Pro podcast with Chris Versace. They also talked about the expanding Value Add business and how that ties into BFS’s digital strategy.

BFS is proud to be recognized as one of the companies with the Best Outlook, Best Sales Team and Best Product & Design Team. Comparably’s rankings are based on anonymous employee feedback over the last year.

Builders FirstSource had an exciting time hosting thousands of attendees at our 3,600-square foot exhibit at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas!

BFS is proud to be recognized among the nation’s leaders on Comparably’s Best Companies for Diversity, Best Company’s for Women, and Best Company Culture lists. The awards are based on anonymous employee feedback over the past year.

Jeanine Froke, VP of Marketing at Builders FirstSource, joined the Women Talk Construction podcast for an episode to discuss her career and how to build successful teams in our industry.

Subheader: As part of BFS’s Investor Day, HBSDealer and others were treated to a tour of BFS’s truss manufacturing facility in Villa Ricca, Georgia and they describe the advancements on display of cybernetics, automation, and digital tools.

Lea Allah, BFS’s Senior Director of Human Resources, was on stage as part of a panel at HBSDealer’s annual Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply event, during which she shared her career story and how she ended up in her position with BFS, as well as advice for others in the industry.

BFS is proud to be listed among the top workplaces in the large companies category by The Dallas Morning News. The BFS headquarters are in Irving, Texas and the DFW area is home to approximately 1,500 talented team members.

BFS is proud to be at the top of Fortune's annual list, which analyzes factors such as market capitalization and annual return to shareholders (subscription to Fortune required).

Builders FirstSource is proud to be recognized as one of America’s large companies with the happiest employees. Comparably.com used anonymous employee feedback to compile their annual list and found BFS worthy of inclusion.

Slade Sloan, general manager of the BFS custom window division, and BFS sales rep Lance LeBlanc appeared on the podcast to discuss different types of windows available in today’s market, types of sliding doors as well as accordion doors.

Builders FirstSource held a Market Intelligence Webinar with Zonda in August, and HBSDealer is spotlighting what our executives had to say about the state of the lumber and building materials market, and the direction things might be going in 2024.

This article from HBSDealer examines Builder FirstSource’s efforts to invest in new technology aimed at improving our customers’ cycle time.

Chief People Officer of Builders FirstSource, Amy Bass Messersmith, appeared on the podcast to discuss the importance of communication, diversity and inclusion, and technology in our industry.

Congratulations to our 13 exceptional team members from across our family of brands included in this year’s list of Top Women of Hardware & Building Supply.

Builders FirstSource Vice President of Millwork, Paul Evans, recently appeared on a podcast to discuss his philosophy on giving, his history of involvement, and how he promotes charities as an executive and how he encourages is it at all levels of business.

Builders FirstSource customers and team members celebrated with professional anglers from Major League Fishing as they took home trophies from the 2023 MLF Pro-Am.

Builders FirstSource is proud to be recognized among the Top Leadership Teams for 2023 by Comparably. CEO Dave Rush was also honored as one of the Best CEOs for Women among executives at large companies.

Held at TPC Las Colinas from May 31 to June 1, the achievement marks a new record for the event and underscores Builders FirstSource's commitment to supporting the fight against blood cancer.

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) honored Builders FirstSource with the Above and Beyond Award, and also honored CEO Dave Rush with the Patriot Award. The awards are given to those who demonstrate a commitment to supporting National Guard and Reserve employees.

Following another successful year, Builders FirstSource is proud to be ranked #1 in the LBM Journal’s annual list of the nation’s top building suppliers.

Builders FirstSource’s President, Commercial Operations, Mike Farmer was included in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) top five executive challengers for 2022 due to his efforts to help raise money in support of LLS. To date, BFS has raised over $8 million for LLS.

Col. Brandon Frazee, BFS Strategic Management Office Portfolio Manager and Marine Corps veteran, was profiled in G.I. Jobs to discuss his current role with BFS, why he chose this industry after leaving the Marines, and his experience transitioning out of the military. You can see much more in Col. Frazee’s video interview.

Builders FirstSource is proud to celebrate Paradigm’s inclusion among the top Madison-area workplaces. The people, culture, and community involvement are just a few reasons Paradigm a great place to work, as is their dedication to building innovative digital tools.

We are proud to be among the 2022 Industry Champions as chosen by the nonprofit Building Talent Foundation. The Industry Champions were selected “for their above-and-beyond commitment, contribution, and collaboration in building a sustainable workforce in residential construction.

HBSDealer was live at the Builders FirstSource National Event in Las Vegas, and their report includes coverage of new CEO Dave Rush, Digital Tools and more on the direction of the company.

Builders FirstSource today announced that the company's Board of Directors has named Dave Rush to be Chief Executive Officer. His has been with the company for 23 years and was named Interim Chief Executive Officer in November.

Ali Wolf joins Terry Schilmoeller, Steve Lavalley, Jeff Rettig, and Mike Farmer to bring the latest data on the housing market, such as the latest home sales data and projections for the near future.

Joel Sanchez, director of safety at Trussway, a division of Builders FirstSource, shared his philosophies on safety as well as some best practices during an educational session at BCMC 2022. His thoughts are included in this SBCA article recapping the session.

Builders FirstSource customers and team members partnered with Major League Fishing pro anglers to catch hundreds of fish over two days on beautiful Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota and win the MLF Pro-Am Jimboree Tournament.

We’re proud to be named Distributor of the Year by D.R. Horton, the top-ranked builder in America. This award recognizes the supplier that best represents a commitment to outstanding service, high-quality products and strong working relationships.

As part of their Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply event, HBSDealer profiled Amy Bass Messersmith, Chief People Officer at Builders FirstSource, and discussed the importance of women in our industry.

Ali Wolf joins Cyndie Roche, Matt Lufkin, Jeff Rettig, Bret Dewy, and Mike Farmer to bring the latest data on the housing market, such as the latest home sales data and projections for the near future.

Builders FirstSource Chief People Officer Amy Bass Messersmith sat down for a 45-minute interview with Bruce Waller where she discussed her career and shared her philosophies on leadership, the workplace, and much more.

Trussway is a leading provider of pre-fabricated roof and floor trusses as well as value-added building components and services with annualized sales of approximately $340 million. The acquisition is expected to strengthen both BFS's product offerings and multifamily presence in key high-growth markets.

We’re proud to share that 15 of our team members were included in HBSDealer’s list of Top Women of Hardware and Building Supply, the most of any company in our industry.

Builders FirstSource President, Commercial Operations, Mike Farmer, was interviewed by HBSDealer to discuss the company’s latest investments in technology, particularly regarding robotic manufacturing systems.

Builders FirstSource has been a proud supporter of LLS for 16 years, raising over $6.5 million for the organization to date.

Builders FirstSource was proud to provide the labor and materials to construct “Clara’s Cottage”, a playhouse for four-year-old Clara Fraser and her family in Michell, South Dakota.

Builders FirstSource's Peter Jackson appeared on The Tape Podcast to discuss challenges in the supply chain, the housing market and more.

Ali Wolf joins Steve LaValley, Mike Patrick, and Mike Farmer to bring the latest data on the housing market, such as the latest home sales data and projections for the near future.

Following another strong year in 2021, we are proud to be at the top of LBM Journal’s annual list of top dealers in the building industry.

Celia Croff, Military and College Programs Recruiting Manager at Builders FirstSource, recently appeared on A More Elite Podcast with Tony Mayne to discuss how we’re emphasizing hiring veterans and why it’s important for us.

We are proud to be named a 3 star employer as part of the 2022 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The veteran community is very important to us, and this award “recognizes the organization’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.”

Builders FirstSource unveiled a completely new update for the company’s website, packed with fresh content, images and tools offering visitors an improved digital experience.

BFS announced the acquisition of National Lumber, the largest independent materials supplier in New England.

Bert Stephens, BFS Sr. Vice President of Operational Excellence and READY-FRAME®, was interviewed to discuss BFS’s efforts toward optimizing digital design to improve efficiency and collect data, as well as plans for future projects innovation projects.

BFS was honored to be featured on recent episodes of Military Makeover, a home improvement TV series on the Lifetime channel and American Forces Network. Our Charlotte, NC team donated materials, along with their expertise and installation skills, to help local married veterans Joy and Joey Pryor renovate their home.

BFS announced an investment of $16 million to create a new facility near Yemassee in Jasper County, South Carolina that is expected to create 126 jobs over the next five years.

BFS will be the exclusive building materials retailer of Major League Fishing’s 2022 Cup events and is now the title sponsor of the MLF Builders FirstSource Patriot Cup Presented by Berkley.

BFS’s merger with BMC and acquisition of WTS Pardigm provide great opportunities for technological innovation in the building materials industry, and the company aims to take advantage of these digital capabilities to improve builder efficiency.

Ali Wolf joins Mark Graham, Steve LaValley, and Jeff Rettig to bring the latest data on the housing market, such as the latest home sales data and projections for the near future.

The BFS/BMC merger is a game-changer for the building materials industry, and its possibilities are highlighted in this HBS Dealer cover feature.

Ali Wolf joins Mike Farmer, Steve LaValley, and Jeff Rettig to offer the latest data on the housing market and new home sales, as well as an update on the supply chain.

Among the biggest acquisition stories on this year's list was in the No. 1 spot. Dallas-based Builders FirstSource, which expanded from 400 yards to 550 yards via a merger with BMC.

The planned transition of the CEO role is taking place 90 days after Builders FirstSource (BFS) and BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. (“BMC”) announced the completion of their all-stock merger transaction.

It’s official! We are pleased to announce that the merger of Builders FirstSource and BMC has closed, and we are excited about the opportunities this will bring to the industry and to our shared business.