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Brightwater Homes builder highlight: Strengthening supplier relationships and expanding product offerings (part 2 of 3)
Discover how CBUSA helps home builders access premium materials like Cambria countertops, reduce costs and strengthen supplier relationships.
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A playbook for home builders: Get your material purchasing game plan in shape
Check out these winning strategies to optimize your material purchasing and keep your homebuilding projects on budget and on schedule.
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Join us at the 2025 International Builders’ Show
The countdown is on. It’s nearly time for the premier construction industry event of the year – the NAHB International Builders’ Show 2025! From Feb. 25-27, Las Vegas will transform into the ultimate hub for construction pros as industry leaders and innovators gather to showcase the future of building. Picture groundbreaking products, smart home tech…
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Brightwater Homes builder highlight: Finding efficiency with group purchasing (part 1 of 3)
We’re excited to bring you a series of blogs featuring Brightwater Homes, a custom home builder in Georgia and South Carolina. In this three-part feature, you’ll hear from members of the Brightwater team. Follow along to hear more about how they’re leveraging CBUSA’s access to leading suppliers and sustainable products for their net-zero energy homes.…
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Generac backup generators: A smart choice for hurricane and winter preparedness
When building or buying a home, homeowners and builders alike need to consider long-term investments that safeguard comfort, safety and financial stability. One such investment that stands out, particularly during extreme weather seasons, is a Generac backup generator. These systems provide reliable power when outages strike, ensuring homes stay functional even during severe storms or…
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Brand partner spotlight: Deako and why home builders are choosing their light switches
When it comes to new home construction, every detail matters. Homeowners want modern, customizable and efficient solutions that reflect their lifestyle, and builders are responsible for meeting these expectations. Deako is the world’s first modular lighting system with plug-and-play light switches. They’re rapidly becoming the industry standard with their backplates being installed in one out…
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Purchasing horror stories and the costly curse of mismanagement before CBUSA
It was a dark and stormy night … and somewhere, a builder received an unexpected email – another material price spike! Like a phantom in the night, unpredictable costs and supply shortages can haunt any project, making purchasing feel like a real-life horror story. But don’t worry, these tales of terror have a happy ending.…
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The Summit recap 2024: Key takeaways from our biggest event of the year
The Summit 2024 has officially wrapped, and what an incredible event it was! Our annual builder conference brought together some of the brightest minds and top talents in the construction industry. Over the course of three days, builders, brand partners and industry experts gathered to exchange ideas, explore new business opportunities and forge lasting relationships.…