LANTHORNE HOMES PARTNERSHIP

BFS is partnering with Lanthorne Homes, a Front Light Building Co. that specializes in semi-custom home building, and whose purpose is to find a better, simpler way to build homes. Together, BFS and Lanthorne are focused on delivering a scalable, repeatable approach to modern homebuilding by combining digital technology, advanced manufacturing, supply chain integration and operational execution to improve accuracy, efficiency and the homebuyer experience.

THE OLDE EIGHT PROJECT

Olde Eight, a community in Greenwood in South Carolina, is the first major project showcasing the potential of our partnership with Lanthorne. Watch the video to get an idea of how BFS's Digital Solutions, manufacturing capabilities, installation services and materials resources are combining with Lanthorne to create a better way to build.

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

The next generation of Digital Solutions connects every stage of the build process in a single platform. Our AI-enabled resources provide an end-to-end experience to simplify the builder journey, from community ideation to plan drafting, architectural design and construction.

PETER JACKSON

President & Chief Executive Officer - Builders FirstSource

“Builders FirstSource is pleased to partner with Lanthorne Homes to deliver an innovative and customer-first homebuilding experience. Our advanced digital solutions combined with our breadth of product offerings enable a more efficient process that not only saves time and cost but also elevates the overall quality of the home. We’re proud to work with the team at Lanthorne Homes on the Olde Eight development and we hope many more to come.”

BFS RESOURCES MAKE BUILDING EASIER

When you partner with Builders FirstSource, you have a team of qualified professionals ensuring your vision is executed on time, on budget and with unparalleled precision, quality and safety.

Our pre-cut framing packages arrive to the jobsite Smart-Bundled®, making framing better, faster, safer, and greener. You give us your plans, and we cut everything you need, just how you need it.

myBLDR is a digital platform for homebuilders that seamlessly connects front-end design and sales processes with material procurement, all the way through the completion of your build.

MATT GREEN

Chief Executive Officer - Front Light Building Company

“What makes the Lanthorne homebuilding experience unique is how we bring customers to the intersection of affordability and personalized design without the complications of a fully custom build. With Builders FirstSource transforming design technology and material procurement, we’re excited to partner in creating a streamlined process that empowers customers to select individualized plans with custom features.”

LANTHORNE LABS

Lanthorne Labs blends research, technology and human insight to explore what's possible in home building.

At Lanthorne, building trends, technologies and homeowner lifestyles are analyzed to find opportunities before they become standard expectations. Lanthorne also works closely with partners like BFS to evaluate new solutions from materials and systems to smarter construction techniques with a goal to deliver value, performance and livability.

By developing better construction methods, Lanthorne and BFS create smarter workflows and better results for homeowners, trade partners and the building industry.

GET STARTED TODAY

To find out more about how you can take advantage of the building resources BFS has to offer, contact your nearest location and speak to one of our experts.