Richards Building Supply - Joliet, IL

09/07/2026

Labor Day is a tribute to the trade professionals who build, repair, and protect the homes we live in. Today we’re celebrating our customers, crews, and employees whose hard work keeps this industry moving forward. Enjoy the day off. You’ve earned it.

Find a Richards Building Supply location near you: https://www.richards-supply.com/locations/

09/03/2026

Stop guessing what a project will actually look like before it’s built. Watch how our free Virtual Design Center lets you upload a photo and preview roofing, siding, and more in seconds. Watch the full video:

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

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 built for contractors, covering organic content, paid social strategy, and showing 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/

08/23/2026

Get to know the new VELUX Skylight System — a free lunch-and-learn built for RBS contractors.

It's a new daylighting experience designed to give homeowners total light control, and it's a real opportunity to grow your business. Come see how it works.

What you'll learn:

- What the new VELUX Skylight System is, and how offering a higher-quality product widens your opportunities
- How it benefits you — a stronger sales proposition, a streamlined sales process, and simple installation consultations
- How it benefits homeowners — better light control, enhanced climate control, and increased energy efficiency

Open to all RBS contractors. Free lunch and giveaways.

Registration preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. RSVP with your local RBS branch or your VELUX sales representative. https://www.richards-supply.com/location/building-supplies-in-joliet-il/

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/