Case Study: Builders FirstSource transitions off temp labor and fills roles faster with WorkStep

Transition off temp labor with one hiring solution across all facilities

Builders FirstSource, the nation’s largest supplier of building products and prefabricated components for residential construction, needed a better way to hire across 430+ locations. The company had relied heavily on temp staffing for entry-level roles and struggled to fill more specialized positions like Sawyers, Boom/Crane Operators, Material Handlers, and drivers, especially at its pilot facilities. WorkStep helped them transition off temp labor with a single hiring solution across all facilities.

WorkStep started with a focused pilot at one facility, placing candidates for Sawyers and Class A Drivers, then expanded to support all non-exempt roles across the initial region. The results were strong: BFS saw about 4 direct hires per month per metro area at the outset, 0% turnover of WorkStep placements through the first 3 months, and 100% of non-exempt roles sourced primarily through WorkStep. The partnership later grew to over 7 states, with managers praising the quality of candidates and the shift away from temp agencies.

Builders FirstSource

Vonn Lindersmith

General Manager