Combined purchasing power
We bring builders’ demand for framing packages, doors, and trim together and negotiate with suppliers on the group’s behalf.
Advantage Networkby Builders GPSFOUNDING BUILDER ENROLLMENT OPEN · DFW & NORTH TEXAS
Build Independently.
Buy With Greater Power.
Small builders deserve serious purchasing power.
Builders GPS Advantage Network brings independent builders’ purchasing volume together to negotiate better supplier pricing on complete framing packages, doors, and trim—with clearer comparisons and documented service expectations.
Better pricing. Clearer packages. Suppliers who answer the phone. Those are the standards we bring to supplier negotiations.
Your business stays independent. Your purchasing needs become part of a larger buying group.
Start with a conversation. No enrollment or billing from an inquiry.
THE SMALL-BUILDER PROBLEM
Being a Smaller Account Shouldn’t Mean Being Overlooked.
Small builders are often left chasing quotes, checking quantities, and finding dependable service while keeping jobs and crews moving. The Advantage Network brings those purchasing needs together and approaches suppliers with combined demand and clear expectations.
Small builders. Combined volume. A stronger position at the purchasing table.VINCE WALKER
Experience on Both Sides of the Counter.
Vince Walker’s experience as a homebuilder, truss plant owner, and appraiser gives him a practical view of buying materials, supplying builders, and resolving the details that affect a project’s bottom line.
THE ADVANTAGE
Better Buying Starts With More Than a Lower Quote.
Clear material comparisons
We compare quantities, specifications, delivery charges, and exclusions so you can see what each package actually includes.
Plan-specific takeoffs
Material quantities connect to your project plans. Color-coded framing layouts help you and your framing crew understand where specified materials belong.
Supplier accountability
We document agreed scope and terms and help coordinate the resolution of purchasing discrepancies.
You decide which projects to submit and which purchasing opportunities work for your business.
COMPLETE-PACKAGE REVIEW
A Lower Total Can Still Leave You Paying More.
An excluded beam, a delivery charge, or a quantity difference can change the value of a quote. Whether you’re purchasing framing materials or doors and trim, we help you compare the complete package before you make a purchasing decision.
Compare My Next Material PackageQuote itemSupplier ASupplier BReview note
Stud quantities620575Quantities differ
Delivery chargesIncluded$475Added cost
LVL packageIncludedExcludedScope difference
Quote validity30 days7 daysDifferent terms
PLAN-SPECIFIC TAKEOFFS
See What You’re Buying—and Where It Goes.
Our plan-specific takeoff format connects the material schedule to identifiable locations on the plans, making quantities and intended placement easier to review.
Sample Plan-Specific Takeoff
Review the plan and material schedule together.
Sample for illustration. Project quantities require review against current plans and field conditions. This framing sample does not demonstrate an engineered truss design service.
Open Full-Size SampleHOW IT WORKS
Start With Your Next Project.
Join the Network
Start with a builder inquiry. Discuss your material needs and review the Founding Builder agreement before deciding to enroll. An inquiry is not membership.
Set Up a Project and Submit Plans
After your member access is approved, create a project in the builder portal and attach plans and available quotes. Use your AN number and Job Number to identify the work.
Review Pricing and Quotes
Compare scope, quantities, exclusions, delivery charges, and the supplier’s documented pricing period before choosing a package.
Purchase and Coordinate Deliveries
Confirm the supplier’s written terms and coordinate your order and deliveries. Keep purchase documents tied to your project so network purchases can be reviewed.
CURRENT PURCHASING FOCUS
Complete Framing Packages. Doors and Trim.
We combine independent builders’ purchasing volume to negotiate supplier pricing and establish clear service expectations.
Complete framing packages
Lumber and related framing materials, LVLs, I-joists, floor trusses, and roof trusses—reviewed against your project’s plans and specifications.
Doors and trim
Clearly identified products, quantities, and specifications. We compare the complete package so exclusions and delivery charges are visible before purchase.
The supplier’s written quote or price book identifies covered products, pricing periods, and applicable conditions. No blanket discount, fixed pricing window, or guaranteed savings is promised.
YOUR PRIVATE BUILDER WORKSPACE
Your projects. Your documents. One place to keep track.
Approved members can use the existing builder portal to organize projects and upload plans and purchase documents. You may coordinate directly with your supplier; include your AN number and Job Number so the records can be matched to your company and project.
Quote review and delivery coordination depend on the project and supplier’s agreed scope. Automated supplier invoice feeds and automatic purchase or rebate reconciliation are not currently connected; those records require review.
Member access is approved separately. Sending an inquiry does not create a portal account or grant access to member pricing.
FOUNDING BUILDER ENROLLMENT
Founding Builder Membership
$149/month
12-month initial termNo setup fee.Monthly billing and your 12-month initial term begin with your first qualifying purchase.
A qualifying purchase is a purchase through the Advantage Network. No minimum purchase amount applies.
Submitting an inquiry or requesting a comparison does not enroll you, start billing, or begin your membership term. Membership requires a signed agreement.
Applicable taxes and processing charges may apply.Become a Founding BuilderFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clear answers before you commit.
Who is this for?
Small, independent residential builders in DFW and North Texas, including custom and spec builders who want stronger purchasing support.
Do I have to build a large number of homes?
No. Small builders are the reason this network exists. Tell us about your upcoming project so we can review your material needs.
What materials does the network focus on?
Complete framing packages—including lumber, related framing materials, LVLs, I-joists, floor trusses, and roof trusses—plus doors and trim.
Do I have to attend a Builders GPS workshop?
No. Advantage Network membership is separate from Builders GPS workshops.
What do I need for a comparison?
Your project location, expected purchasing dates, relevant plans and specifications, and itemized material quotes if you have them.
Do I have to change all my suppliers?
No. You decide which purchasing opportunities make sense for your business, subject to the membership agreement.
What does membership cost?
Founding Builder membership is $149 per month with a 12-month initial term and no setup fee. Billing and the initial term begin with your first purchase through the Advantage Network; no minimum purchase amount applies.
Does requesting a comparison enroll me?
No. An inquiry or comparison request does not enroll you or start billing. Membership requires a signed agreement.
Are savings guaranteed?
No. Savings depend on the package, specifications, market conditions, and supplier terms. Each supplier’s written quote states the pricing period and applicable conditions.
BUILDER INQUIRY
Let’s Look at Your Next Material Package.
Building one home or several? Tell us what’s coming up. We’ll discuss your framing, door, and trim needs, arrange the information needed for a package comparison, and explain Founding Builder membership before you commit.
REQUEST A BUILDER CONVERSATION
Tell us about your next project.
Required: name, company, phone, email, project city, and expected purchasing timeframe. Plan submission will be arranged after your initial inquiry.
Your information will be used to respond to this inquiry. Submitting this form does not enroll you in membership, initiate billing, or subscribe you to automated marketing. Membership requires a signed agreement.
SUPPLIER PARTNERS
Interested in Supplying the Network?
We welcome suppliers of framing materials, engineered wood, floor and roof trusses, doors, and trim who value clear pricing, itemized quotes, dependable communication, and documented delivery terms.