DIGITAL TOOLS CASE STUDIES
CHALLENGE:
Candelaria Homes, known for large custom projects, faced challenges entering the spec home market without the necessary construction management infrastructure.
SOLUTION:
Partnering with Builders FirstSource, Candelaria Homes implemented myBLDR.com with the goal of streamlining project scheduling and improving crew management. They also implemented Home Configure to enhance their marketing with 3D visualizations. Both Digital Tools support their entry into this new segment.
TIME SAVINGS
Efficiencies gained from myBLDR.com and Home Configure are reducing time spent on project management and design by as much as 20%.COST SAVINGS
Access to the scheduling module is allowing Candelaria Homes to better track the flow of materials and labor across multiple job sites, saving both time and money.LEAD GENERATION
Candelaria Homes will be adding Home Configure to their website in the near future. The anticipated benefit will be increased lead generation by allowing them to market their homes prior to construction."We believe that the ultimate goal of any new construction project is to create a home that’s uniquely your own–an extension of your personality, style and taste. BFS and the Digital Tool Solutions have allowed us to deliver an industry-leading experience for our clients to visualize their home, well before it’s been completed."
ADAN CANDELARIA
Owner, Candelaria Homes
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CHALLENGE:
Hust Family Homes faced significant operational challenges as they aimed for fast growth. They needed a streamlined system to avoid the chaos of coordinating subcontractors and suppliers, managing timing, and ensuring accurate communication for plan revisions and updates.
SOLUTION:
The customer discovered myBLDR.com during a visit to the local Builders FirstSource store and quickly realized it was the solution that they needed. They leveraged the Schedule module and “To Do” tasks within myBLDR.com with the goal of organizing and directing their teams more efficiently, centralizing all communications and tasks in one place.
TIME SAVINGS
The Scheduling module is eliminating unnecessary communications and saving Hust Family Homes about 5 hours per week, allowing them to focus on other things. For a small family builder, that’s huge.INCREASED REVENUE
Home Configure allows Hust Family Homes to showcase a wider variety of options, increasing upsell opportunities. They estimate this will deliver $216K in incremental revenue in 2024.LEAD GENERATION
Once Home Configure is integrated into their website, we expect to see a 5-7% increase in leads generated."There is a great marriage between the materials that Tom Hines (OSR) provides, and the Digital Tools team in helping our business stay organized and productive. All things are being streamlined within mybldr.com. This will set me apart from my competition."
JEREMY HUST
Owner/President, Hust Family Homes
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CHALLENGE:
Josselyn Homes had several challenges including marketing their homes under development, managing a complicated design process, and transparency/access to invoices.
SOLUTION:
Josselyn Homes implemented Home Configure to help market their homes and simplify the design process, while at the same time leveraging myBLDR.com to gain the necessary visibility into invoicing on a job-by-job basis.
TIME SAVINGS
Home Configure has given Josselyn Homes the ability to drive revenue by marketing a finished product before construction ever begins. They’re posting on MLS 2 weeks sooner, giving them an advantage.BUSINESS PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Greater transparency and access to invoices has enabled Josselyn Homes to operate more efficiently and break down costs on a job-by-job basis. Marked up plans even helped one of their new superintendents learn the application of their products and how conventionally framed roofs were built in the field.LEAD GENERATION
Josselyn Homes eliminated the need to wait for construction to finish before marketing their homes. They now enjoy the ability to generate leads for their homes before construction begins."Home Configure has enabled me to market my finished product prior to the completion of construction, ultimately helping to drive sales and close homes faster."
WALTER "JOSS" JOSSELYN III
Owner, Josselyn Homes
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CHALLENGE:
Front Light Building Company was looking to solve several challenges. Relying on 2D plans made it challenging to gain buyers’ trust and get accurate bids as plans evolved. They also needed a solution to manage multiple aspects of their construction projects efficiently, including plan storage, scheduling, and budgeting.
SOLUTION:
Front Light leveraged Build Optimize to resolve construction conflicts virtually, Home Configure and Render to transform 2D plans into a collaborative 3D virtual experience, and myBLDR.com to address many of their other challenges. In addition, Front Light aligned their virtual product catalog with their design center.
COST SAVINGS
Collectively, Digital Tools are saving Front Light $300K+ annually by reducing design and construction cycles.BUSINESS PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Digital Tools have delivered efficiencies to Front Light’s operations, not only enabling them to grow both sales and market share, but also allowing them to expand into new markets.LEAD GENERATION
Home Configure and Render have contributed to a 60% increase in sales of Front Light’s full custom product in 2024."These tools give our organization a competitive advantage because we can build that bond and trust with the customers much, much sooner than we did before."
MATT GREEN
President & CEO, Front Light Building Company
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CHALLENGE:
Mark Bedford Construction struggled with operational functions such as tracking scheduled orders, validating that deliveries were made, as well as viewing and paying invoices.
SOLUTION:
We introduced Mark Bedford Construction to using myBLDR.com. They have been able to quickly access information, allowing them to focus their attention on other areas to better manage their projects.
TIME SAVINGS
Real-time information allows seamless planning of job site resources, making Mark Bedford Construction more efficient.BUSINESS PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
myBLDR.com provides Mark Bedford Construction with all of the operational functionality they were looking for – tracking orders and paying for materials from Builders FirstSource."We have been very pleased with the portal. My staff and I use it daily because having such vital information in just a few clicks saves us countless hours of phone calls every day. The site is very easy to navigate, even for novice users."
MARK BEDFORD
Owner, Mark Bedford Construction
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CHALLENGE:
Creative Homes wanted to attract higher-end customers with personalized home design options but found that many customers were overwhelmed by the decision-making process. Buyers in this price range also expected to view selections online without multiple trips to the design studio. Creative Homes was also looking to accommodate more price-conscious customers who may not have the budget for more extensive upgrades that they might see in the design studio. Lastly, Creative Homes was looking for a better way to control lot selection and management.
SOLUTION:
Creative Homes digitized their design studio using Home Configure. We created photorealistic 3D visualizations to serve as a virtual sales and design center for their Lifestyle Series and as a decision support tool for their custom line. This allows them to visualize the design packages curated by their team, ensuring a more satisfying and accessible design process. Community Maps were also implemented for real-time lot selection and management.
COST SAVINGS
Creative Homes has leveraged Home Configure as a virtual design center, reducing the cost to serve their customers.LEAD GENERATION
Use of Home Configure on Creative Homes’ website has helped to boost their lead generation efforts with higher-end homebuyers - 80% of that traffic is first-time visitors.BRAND ENHANCEMENT
Creative Homes used extensive structural configuration options and allowed their buyers to virtually design their home online, differentiating them in the markets they serve."This visualization software is amazing to show the homeowner how their home will look with different colors and accents. It has been a game-changer in the design studio experience."
ERIN LAWSON
Design Studio Specialist, Creative Homes
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