Richards Building Supply - 111th Chicago

09/01/2026

Your next customer is already scrolling social media. The question is whether they’ll find you.

Join Richards Building Supply and Socius Marketing for a free live webinar for contractors, covering organic content, paid social strategy, and how to show up in Google and AI search. Save your seat for Tuesday, September 15, at 12:00 PM CT.

Register today: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2017851786182/WN_KqvxwJYkTkiKJ775Fd_rvA #/registration

08/31/2026

RBS CRM comes with free measuring tools built right in, including DIY and Eagleview options. Get the numbers you need without another subscription eating into your margins.

See the Free Tools: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nWyxWeOkPTw

08/29/2026

Homeowners are already using AI tools to research companies, compare reviews, and decide who to call before they ever pick up the phone. The contractors showing up in those answers are the ones with strong websites, real reviews, and helpful content. The ones relying on referrals alone are getting harder to find.

The good news? You do not need to be a tech expert to stay visible. You just need to nail the fundamentals.

We broke down exactly what that looks like in our latest blog: https://www.richards-supply.com/ai-for-contractors/

Learn how AI for contractors is changing customer search, online visibility, reviews and lead follow-up—and what your business should do now.

08/27/2026

It is not about us. It is about you.

45 years of experience have taught us one thing. You are the foundation. Our teams at every branch are here to earn your trust and help you succeed, because you will always be more than just an account number to us.

Watch Why It Matters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDl17qq6R4c

08/24/2026

Richards Building Supply is a family-owned distributor built around one thing: helping contractors win. That means real local teams who know your name, recognized exterior brands in stock, more than 60 locations across 15 states, and free CRM software to run your business. We're not just where you buy materials. We're a partner in your growth. Find your local branch at https://www.richards-supply.com/locations/

08/21/2026

RBS CRM is more than a CRM. It is one platform to run your entire contracting business. A family-owned building materials distributor for contractors, backed by local teams, and free for contractors.

Takes less than 30 seconds to sign up.

Get FREE RBS CRM Access: https://www.richards-supply.com/online-ordering/

Richards Building Supply CRM - No Cost to Our Customers! Schedule Your Onboarding TODAY and let us know your interests!

08/19/2026

Measuring roofs by hand costs you hours and invites mistakes. RBS CRM has Eagleview measurements built right in, so you get accurate square footage, roof squares, pitch, and aerial imagery without climbing a ladder. Order a measurement report, generate material quantities, and send a confident quote the same day. Faster bids win more jobs. See it in action at https://www.richards-supply.com/online-ordering/

08/17/2026

August heat on a roof is no joke. Keep your crew safe out there. Start early to beat the worst of the afternoon sun, take real water breaks, watch for the signs of heat exhaustion, and never let anyone tough it out alone. A healthy crew is a productive crew, and no job is worth a trip to the ER. Look out for each other this month. Richards Building Supply has your crew's back. Find your branch at https://www.richards-supply.com/locations/

08/13/2026

Meet Dale Frederick, one of our outside salesmen. He started at RBS back in 2010 and says it best. This is not just another building supply store. It is faith, family, and having your back when you need it.

Meet Dale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Xh7CNVts4

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/11/2026

When storm season hits, the contractors who are ready are the ones who win the work. Have your crews staffed, your materials sourced, and your estimating dialed in before the phones start ringing. RBS CRM helps you quote fast and order materials on the spot, so you can respond while the damage is fresh and the leads are hot. Preparation beats scrambling every time. Get storm ready at https://www.richards-supply.com/online-ordering/