Q2 2025 Table of Contents

Up Front
QXO Acquires Beacon for $11 Billion BUILDER QXO Acquires Beacon for $11 Billion

QXO has promised to shake up the $800 billion building materials industry with its massive war chest and ambitious plans. Read more

James Hardie Acquires The AZEK Company in $8.75 Billion Deal  BUILDER James Hardie Acquires The AZEK Company in $8.75 Billion Deal

The merger increases the total addressable market for the building materials company to $23 billion. Read more

7 Takeaways From the National Housing Supply Summit BUILDER 7 Takeaways From the National Housing Supply Summit

Panelists discussed potential solutions for labor, lumber, legislation, land, and lending challenges impeding housing supply. Read more

All-Electric Master Plan Hopes to Redefine Community Living BUILDER All-Electric Master Plan Hopes to Redefine Community Living

Braden represents a bold vision for complete community living that pushes the boundaries of innovation in sustainable design, work-life balance, and mobility. Read more

5 Questions With Block Renovation CEO Julie Kheyfets BUILDER 5 Questions With Block Renovation CEO Julie Kheyfets

As a woman in the construction and renovation industry, Kheyfets is tackling classic reno problems with AI. Read more

Introducing the 2025 NewHomeSource Concept Home BUILDER Introducing the 2025 NewHomeSource Concept Home

The concept home, created by BUILDER magazine's 2023 Builder of the Year Ashton Woods, was unveiled at the International Builders' Show. Read more

Andersen's Green Machine: Meet Its First Sustainability Officer BUILDER Andersen's Green Machine: Meet Its First Sustainability Officer

Toting a lifelong career in sustainability, George Bandy Jr. is rolling out a fresh perspective at the window and door manufacturer. Read more

Features
2025's Builder of the Year BUILDER 2025's Builder of the Year

From 27 homes in its first year to an expected 9,250 in 2025, Dream Finders Homes continues to build, grow, and thrive. Read more

State of the Industry: A Tale of Two Markets BUILDER State of the Industry: A Tale of Two Markets

With an uncertain outlook for the year, builders are constructing their businesses for 2025 and beyond. Read more

Introducing the 2025 Builder 100 List BUILDER Introducing the 2025 Builder 100 List

Three main stories emerged throughout 2024—shifts in market share, more housing supply, and buyer differences. Read more

Andy Lett Is the 2025 Builder on the Rise BUILDER Andy Lett Is the 2025 Builder on the Rise

Builder on the Rise Andy Lett is driving world-class experiences for more than just his customers. Read more

Lennar Foundation Honored With 2025 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award BUILDER Lennar Foundation Honored With 2025 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award

Whether it’s helping formerly incarcerated individuals, funding cancer research, or stepping up in the aftermath of natural disasters, the company’s generosity isn’t performative—it’s personal. Read more

Parting Plan
Cabin Plan Blends Mountain Charm and Modern Life BUILDER Cabin Plan Blends Mountain Charm and Modern Life

Here’s a getaway with flexibility, storage, and outdoor living. Read more

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