Haywood Builders Supply Waynesville NC: Sustainable Building Practices & Community Impact
More Than Lumber: A Community-Rooted Approach to Sustainable Building Haywood Builders Supply (HBS), a Waynesville, North Carolina institution established in 1948, isn't your typical lumberyard. This family-grown business, now operating under an employee ownership model, exemplifies a unique approach to sustainability deeply intertwined with its commitment to the Waynesville community. This case study explores how HBS's people-focused practices indirectly, yet powerfully, contribute to environmental responsibility. We'll examine their community engagement, employee ownership structure, and the environmental benefits—even the less obvious ones—of this holistic approach....