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About the U.S. Builder Network

Overview

The U.S. Builder Network brings together all the resources required to build a custom home.

Homeowners can find competent local builders, get the benefit of buying direct from national manufacturers and have technical resources, including design and engineering, available as needed. The U.S. Builder Network gives everyone the opportunity to be more efficient and reduce their costs of doing business, passing the savings directly to the consumer.

 

Organization

The U.S. Builder Network is made up of individual State networks. These networks in turn consist of local registered builders who serve different geographic areas. 

All registered builders are independent entities who have been validated and have agreed to work within the principles of the USBN.

Suppliers of other goods and services can be local or national, depending on specific project requirements.

 

Complete Building Solution

The U.S. Builder Network provides one stop shopping for custom building projects.

We also provide education and tips on the building process. This helps customers make the right decisions on the best way to build their new home.

 

Validated Builders and Contractors

Customers can select local builders who are able to build their project and have the right construction skills to do so.

This means finding a builder who is technically competent who can find and manage the right people to get the project built on budget.

 

Designers and Architects

USBN members include award winning designers in many different areas who can help develop a site specific design for the project.

Their services range from concept development to blueprint preparation. This enables customers to plan ahead, produce a realistic budget and build efficiently.

 

Properties and Land

USBN gives customers access to a variety of real estate agents and developers who specialize in building lots and land in various local markets.

For people who already own land and are ready to build, we can introduce designers and builders who are familiar with the local area.

 

National Brand Name Suppliers

The building products and materials chosen will have a major effect on the outcome of the project. Higher quality products with stronger warranties generally give a better result when building a custom home.

USBN enables builders in your area to work directly with national brand name suppliers to get a cost effective, high quality result. Volume purchasing discounts and extended price protection are available for many products.

 

Premium Construction Package for Builders

Now builders can purchase a complete lock-up package. This program is designed for builders who have customers with existing concept plans.

The package includes high quality construction blueprints and the right amount of premium building materials to do the job, guaranteed. You can choose from a huge selection of hard to source building materials and get them delivered directly to the construction site.

The price of the package is appropriately discounted for builders and saves them a lot of time and cost in sourcing and assembling specialty materials.