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195. Supply Chain Efficiency With Steve Yates

Episode 195 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, hosted by Association of Professional Builders, titled "195. Supply Chain Efficiency With Steve Yates" was published on July 17, 2025 and runs 30 minutes.

July 17, 2025 ·30m · Professional Builders Secrets

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Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Steve Yates, CEO of Buildxact. Throughout this episode, Steve sheds light on why so many builders struggle with technology that doesn’t fit their needs and shares how purpose-built software and AI can transform estimating, planning, and profitability in custom home building.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 195 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why technology designed for production builders fails custom home buildersHow to pinpoint the software that addresses your pain pointsThe power of live supplier integrations and AIHow improving pre-planning and information flow drives profitabilityHow to leverage new technology as a competitive advantageAnd much, much more.ABOUT STEVE YATESSteve Yates is the CEO of Buildxact, a construction management platform built for custom builders and remodelers. With nearly 20 years in the construction supply space and a global perspective, he’s focused on delivering tech solutions that simplify estimating, improve planning, and drive builder profitability.Connect with Steve: linkedin.com/in/ceobuildxact/TIMELINE 3:30 Why most construction software doesn’t fit small builders8:00 The hidden costs of poor estimating practices12:30 How live supplier integrations save time and money17:00 The power of AI to catch costly mistakes23:00 Streamlining ordering and logistics in one click28:30 What the future of construction technology looks likeLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Episode Description

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Steve Yates, CEO of Buildxact. Throughout this episode, Steve sheds light on why so many builders struggle with technology that doesn’t fit their needs and shares how purpose-built software and AI can transform estimating, planning, and profitability in custom home building.


This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0


INSIDE EPISODE 195 YOU WILL DISCOVER

  • Why technology designed for production builders fails custom home builders
  • How to pinpoint the software that addresses your pain points
  • The power of live supplier integrations and AI
  • How improving pre-planning and information flow drives profitability
  • How to leverage new technology as a competitive advantage
  • And much, much more.


ABOUT STEVE YATES


Steve Yates is the CEO of Buildxact, a construction management platform built for custom builders and remodelers. With nearly 20 years in the construction supply space and a global perspective, he’s focused on delivering tech solutions that simplify estimating, improve planning, and drive builder profitability.


Connect with Steve: linkedin.com/in/ceobuildxact/



TIMELINE

  • 3:30 Why most construction software doesn’t fit small builders
  • 8:00 The hidden costs of poor estimating practices
  • 12:30 How live supplier integrations save time and money
  • 17:00 The power of AI to catch costly mistakes
  • 23:00 Streamlining ordering and logistics in one click
  • 28:30 What the future of construction technology looks like



LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE


APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com


APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/


APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/


APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders


APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

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