About The Building Center, Inc.

Service You Can Build On

Our mission is to be your most valued building partner, building the homes we live in today.

Established in the Charlotte market in 1977, The Building Center Inc. has evolved into one of the largest privately owned suppliers of lumber and building products in the United States. It is now ranked #29 overall in LBM Journal 2022.

The Building Center utilizes its significant regional presence to procure and distribute branded commodity products at competitive market rates. Inventories are carefully maintained and overseen to cater to the requirements of specific markets, regional building techniques, and metropolitan architectural trends.  

This level of readily available products and services includes truss plants in Gastonia, Mebane, NC and custom architectural millwork, and door shops in both the Greensboro and Pineville locations.

“At the end of the day, construction is a people business,” said Skip Norris. “We’re here to provide assistance and solutions to the hard-working customers we serve.”

Mission- “Our mission is to be our customer’s most valued building partner,” said Skip Norris, President. “That means we have products he or she needs on hand, trucks to deliver, and manufacturing support throughout every inch of the Carolinas.”

Values- Trust, Safety, Service, Efficiency, Innovation, Community, Sustainability.

The Building Center is…

Your business partner.

Service
Expertise

Your problem solver.

Layers of Service
Seasoned Pros

There when you need us.

Superior Fleet Capabilities

With you for the long haul.

Privately Owned
Relationships Matter

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