Building Solutions

What Building Solutions does

Building Solutions LLC is a privately held, single-location building materials distributor headquartered in Bend, Oregon, serving Central Oregon communities including La Pine, Sunriver, Redmond, Sisters, Tumalo, Prineville, and Madras. Founded in 2003 by Rick Wight, the company supplies lumber, trusses, windows, doors, decking, siding, roofing, hardware, and cabinetry materials from manufacturers such as Weyerhaeuser, Milgard, Jeld-Wen, Trex, James Hardie, and Makita to professional home builders, contractors, and retail homeowners. The business operates from a three-acre facility combining a lumber yard, design center/showroom, and on-site hardware store, with what the company describes as the largest delivery fleet in Bend.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of construction materials tied to individual projects, supplemented by recurring contractor relationships managed via store credit/financing lines and value-added professional services including in-house material takeoffs from blueprints, project consultations, and material sourcing assistance. The go-to-market model is sales-led, with dedicated contractor sales representatives, inside sales staff, and a physical showroom where customers can view material samples and receive expert consultation. Marketing activity is modest and locally focused, consisting of a blog with educational content, Facebook and LinkedIn pages, manufacturer how-to videos, and community sponsorships (Habitat for Humanity, Kôr Community Land Trust, Toys-for-Tots, NeighborImpact). The company holds Central Oregon's Material Supplier of the Year award from COBA (2014), is a US Green Building Council member, and is a registered dealer with Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation (LMC). There is no proprietary technology, no digital product, and no external institutional ownership; the company is founder-controlled and operates as a local, owner-managed distribution business.

Name

Building Solutions

Legal name

Building Solutions LLC

Website

https://buildingsolutionsbend.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Building Solutions LLC is a privately held Bend, Oregon-based building materials distributor founded in 2003, supplying lumber, windows, doors, decking, hardware, and cabinetry to contractors, home builders, and homeowners across Central Oregon from a three-acre facility with in-house takeoffs and a regional delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Home Centers (444110), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural & Framing Components Retail (Trusses, Joists, Beams, Engineered Wood) (CRAIAEAJ), Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Building materials distribution
• Lumber supply
• Construction materials
• Windows and doors
• Decking and siding

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Primary revenue from selling building materials including lumber, trusses, windows, doors, decking, siding, roofing, and hardware. Sales are primarily one-time transactions for construction projects with some recurring relationships through contractor accounts.
2. Store Credit/Financing: Building Solutions offers lines of credit to contractors and builders for purchasing materials, providing financing options for ongoing projects and established business relationships.
3. Professional Services: In-house takeoffs from blueprints, project consultations, and material sourcing assistance are provided as value-added services to support product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Building Solutions distributes building materials — lumber, trusses, windows, doors, decking, siding, hardware, tools, roofing, and cabinetry — to contractors, home builders, and retail homeowners in Central Oregon from a three-acre design center in Bend, Oregon. The company complements product sales with in-house blueprint takeoffs, project consultation, contractor credit/financing, and a large delivery fleet serving surrounding Central Oregon communities.

Product overview

Building Solutions is a building materials supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction products under one roof. The core offering includes lumber and trusses, windows and doors, deck and siding materials, hardware and tools, roofing materials, and cabinetry materials. The company operates as a single-location supplier in Bend, Oregon with over three acres of inventory, providing in-house material takeoffs, delivery services, and credit options primarily to contractors and home builders in Central Oregon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lumber and Trusses High-quality lumber and structural trusses for residential and commercial construction projects, sourced from regional mills including Weyerhaeuser, LP Products, and other manufacturers. Sold to contractors, home builders, and homeowners in Central Oregon.
• Windows and Doors Residential and commercial windows and doors from manufacturers including Milgard, Jeld-Wen, Simpson Door, Therma-Tru, Weather Shield, Ply Gem, and Rogue Valley Door, offered to contractors, builders, and homeowners in Central Oregon.
• Deck and Siding Materials Decking and siding materials including sustainably-harvested redwood, cedar, composite decking (Trex, Fiberon, TimberTech), and siding products (LP SmartSide, James Hardie), supplied to contractors and homeowners.
• Hardware and Tools Construction hardware and power tools from brands including Makita, Diablo, Simpson Strong-Tie, FastenMaster, Skil, Stabila, and Occidental Leather, sold through the on-site hardware store to contractors and homeowners.
• Roofing Materials Roofing materials for residential and commercial projects supplied to contractors and home builders in Central Oregon.
• Cabinetry Materials Cabinet materials from Decora, Medallion, Mastercraft, Kemper, and Homecrest for kitchen and bath applications, supplied to contractors and homeowners.
• Design Center and Takeoff Services In-house material takeoffs from blueprints, project consultations, prompt delivery to job sites, and credit/financing applications provided to contractors and homeowners to support material purchasing decisions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation (LMC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding Solutions is a registered dealer with LMC, a network of independently owned lumber and building material dealers across the United States. This partnership signifies commitment to providing top-quality products and services, with registered dealers held to high standards of accountability and excellence.
• Habitat for HumanityminorOthersBuilding Solutions supports Habitat for Humanity by donating materials and resources to support local affordable housing projects in Central Oregon. The company has participated in Redmond Habitat for Humanity projects.
• Kôr Community Land TrustminorOthersBuilding Solutions supports Kôr Community Land Trust, a local organization working to create affordable housing opportunities in Central Oregon.
• Toys-for-TotsminorOthersBuilding Solutions participates in the Toys-for-Tots holiday program, encouraging team members and the local community to donate toys for children from underserved families during the holiday season.
• NeighborImpactminorOthersBuilding Solutions supports NeighborImpact, a community organization serving Central Oregon.
• Bend Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding Solutions is a member of the Bend Chamber of Commerce, participating in local business community activities and events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Parr Company (Parr Lumber): Parr is a Pacific Northwest family-owned lumber and building materials dealer with multiple yards supplying lumber, engineered wood, windows, doors, and millwork to contractors and homeowners — directly comparable in product mix and contractor-led GTM to Building Solutions.
• Lansing Building Products: Lansing is a national distributor of exterior building products (siding, windows, doors, decking, roofing, trim) serving professional contractors and builders — directly comparable to Building Solutions' exterior products portfolio and contractor focus.
• Foundation Building Materials: FBM is a national specialty distributor of building products including drywall, insulation, ceilings, steel framing, and complementary categories — a direct peer as a pro-contractor-focused LBM distributor.

Broad incumbents

• BMC (Building Materials & Construction Services): BMC is one of the largest national LBM dealers in the U.S., offering lumber, trusses, millwork, windows, doors, and design-center services to builders and remodelers — a broader incumbent with the same core categories and customer base.
• ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply is the largest U.S. wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products serving contractors — a broad incumbent with overlapping categories and similar pro-contractor GTM.
• Home Depot: Home Depot is the largest U.S. home-improvement retailer and competes with Building Solutions across lumber, building materials, and contractor sales programs — a broad incumbent that anchors price competition in the region.
• Lowe's: Lowe's is a national home-improvement retailer with a growing pro-contractor segment, competing with Building Solutions in lumber, building materials, windows, and doors — a broad incumbent with comparable categories.

Regional players

• Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. Spahn & Rose is a regional Midwest lumber and building materials dealer operating design centers for builders and homeowners — directly comparable product mix and service model, though concentrated in the Midwest rather than the Pacific Northwest.
• Franklin Building Supply: Franklin Building Supply is an Idaho-based independent LBM dealer serving builders and homeowners across the Pacific Northwest / Mountain West with lumber, trusses, windows, doors, and design services — comparable regional peer with similar product mix.
• Cascade Building Supply: Cascade Building Supply is a Pacific Northwest independent building materials dealer with locations across Oregon and Washington, offering lumber, millwork, and building products to contractors and homeowners — a directly comparable regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Building-Solutions-718872444890439
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/building-solutions-bend

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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