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A network built by builders, for builders.

For over 20 years, CBUSA has helped independent builders take control of their costs, gain an edge in the market and build stronger businesses – together. As the largest and most trusted group purchasing organization in residential construction, we exist to turn individual strength into collective power.

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Our mission

To empower builders with the resources and partnerships needed to secure the best pricing and grow their businesses.

We strive to connect leading construction professionals through the power of community and become the world’s largest consumer of products and services in the industry.

Our values

Empowerment: We give builders the tools and partnerships to grow.
Community: We foster meaningful connections between builders and suppliers.
Integrity: We operate with honesty, transparency and trust.

2004

Company founded

2006

The first market opened

2014

Over 200 million in purchase volume

2020

Over 500 builder members

2021

Purchased by Buildertrend

2025

Over 40 million lifetime distributions

Since the very beginning, our focus remains the same …

To ensure the success for top independent home builders in an increasingly competitive construction landscape.

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Who we serve

Connecting leading home builders, trusted suppliers and national brands

Home builders

Independent builders are the heart of CBUSA. We help you take control of your purchasing power, reduce costs and grow your business – without giving up your independence. With nearly 1,000 members strong, you’re never building alone.

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Local vendors

Our supplier partners serve builders with quality products and dependable service – benefiting from stronger relationships and consistent volume.

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National brands

We give leading brands direct access to our network of top-performing builders. It’s more than just distribution – it’s strategic alignment that drives measurable results and shared growth.

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Where it started

A legacy of strong leadership

In 2004, a group of independent home builders in Northern Virginia came together with one goal: to gain the respect – and the buying power – large-scale contractors already had. By joining forces, they amplified their influence, cut costs and boosted profitability. That spirit of collaboration laid the foundation for CBUSA.

Bill Smithers, founder and Brian Pavlick, president

Two years after founding the company, Bill Smithers brought on Brian Pavlick to help manage markets and weather the challenges of the 2008 downturn. Brian eventually became chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations. In 2022, after 18 years at the helm, Bill passed the role of president to Brian, continuing CBUSA’s legacy of strong leadership.

Since it began in 2004,

$13 million

in rebates distributed in the past year to all members

$9,500

saved on average per house for members

28+

national brand partnerships

35+

active markets across the united states

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Check out these resources to learn more about CBUSA

Case Study 6 min
Garner Homes: Building client trust through predictable pricing with CBUSA

Garner Homes: Building client trust through predictable pricing with CBUSA Learn how this long-time CBUSA member uses national contracts to guarantee material costs – giving clients peace of mind months before construction begins. Who is Garner Homes? For Trey Garner, founder and president of Garner Homes in Boerne, Texas, building homes is more than a…
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Case Study 4 min
Cullum Homes: Using supplier relationships to increase value for clients

Cullum Homes: Using supplier relationships to increase value for clients See how this luxury home builder in Scottsdale, Arizona, is adding value for homeowners through the enhanced supplier relationships CBUSA helps establish. Who is Cullum Homes? “My wife and I co-founded Cullum Homes in 1985,” Rod Cullum said. “Like many custom home builders, we started…
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Case Study 6 min
Hearthside Homes: Rookie of the year finds success through new opportunities

See how Rookie of the Year winner is using the value of CBUSA to bring greater success to his business and the Kansas City market.
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