THE RISINGER BUILD: AUSTIN
Follow along with Matt Risinger as he completes his newest project in this 24-episode BUILD Original Series. Matt is building a new state-of-the-art, high-performance home using BFS Digital Tools and building science principles – providing a blueprint for contractors and builders.

EPISODE 1 – PRECONSTRUCTION PLANNING

Matt begins this series by focusing on the importance of preconstruction planning. He and architect Steve Baczek discuss site considerations such as what to do with the existing slab foundation, landscape issues including how to accommodate Austin's tree protection regulations, optimizing floor plans and addressing plumbing concerns.

Don't miss the beginning of this groundbreaking project! Stay tuned for 23 more episodes throughout the year documenting the construction of this home.

Watch Episode 1

EPISODE 2 – DEEP DIVE ON DIGITAL TOOLS

In this episode, Matt and The Risinger Build team meet with Justin Pratt, manager of key accounts at Paradigm, to to show the benefits of using Builders FirstSource Digital Tools during the planning stages of the home’s construction. They go over the floorplan and highlight the home's unique features and challenges while discussing the best way to address them.

The team uses the Digital Tools to show 3D visualizations of the home’s plans, a digital walkthrough of a rendering of the finished home and much more using the myBLDR.com digital homebuilding platform, which streamlines collaboration and enhances project planning and execution.

Watch Episode 2

HOW YOU CAN BUILD THIS HOUSE

You can order the same plans Matt used for this house through our Home Plan Library on BLDRPlan.com. You can also contact your local store or sales rep to purchase the materials needed for this project.

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DELIVERING MEASURABLE RESULTS FOR BUILDERS

By utilizing the advanced technology available from Builders First Source's Digital Tools to build this state-of-the-art home, Risinger is demonstrating the real objective benefits available to help builders complete their projects, including:

  • Shortening design time by identifying and eliminating risks and construction conflicts
  • Seamlessly connecting the design, sales, procurement and construction processes
  • Holding greater control over material costs while reducing change orders and delays
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