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Builders FirstSource

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Builders FirstSource reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(128 total reviews)

Peter Jackson

78% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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1.0
Sep 9, 2016

Horrible Work Environment

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Lack of structure, oversight, and accountability allows some employees to work in areas they otherwise wouldn't be allowed to. This generates some rare learning opportunities for inexperienced workers.

Cons

Total lack of organization or respect from upper management. Parent company treats employees in recently acquired company as borderline subhuman.

1.0
Jul 15, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of job security, even for the sorriest employee. Off on weekends and most major holidays. Pretty decent benefits. At least in my region.

Cons

Very disorganised. Very poor management from store level up at most places. Long hours due to lack of planning/communication. Most equipment is old and maintenance is secondary to the bottom line. Most locations barely have enough employees to do the work. Each location is operated independently and do not assist other locations often. Don't expect any decent wage increases or promotions worth taking.

4.0
May 26, 2016

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Anonymous employee
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Pros

The organization has been a staple turnkey supplier within the residential new home industry for over 30 plus years. Good employees have high job security.

Cons

The organization works primarily with residential new home builders and 2016 has been a rough year for the sector. Growth in home sales will likely not be seen until the Energy sector rebounds from the decline that began in late 2014.

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