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....

February 16, 2025 · 4 min · 714 words · Floyd Stevenson