Distributor is recognized as 'best of the best' in actively managing supply chain performance

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Building Materials Holding Corporation (NYSE: BLG), a leading provider of building materials and construction services to professional residential builders and contractors, today announced that its BMC West operations have been recognized by David Weekley Homes, the largest for-profit privately-held homebuilder in the United States, by receiving the prestigious 'Partners of Choice Award' for providing world-class service. Receiving an 'A' in Service, BMC West is one of only 16 companies to be recognized this year by David Weekley Homes out of a total field of approximately 150 suppliers. The award is based on David Weekley's 'National Trading Partner Survey' in which approximately 1,000 of its team members are surveyed and asked to evaluate trading partners in both quality and service. The comprehensive survey solicits input from all levels of David Weekley Homes' organization, across the country. Award winners must maintain an 'A' rating for the previous 12 months.

Stan Wilson, BMHC President and Chief Operating Officer, stated 'We are delighted to receive this award. It recognizes the consistent effort applied in every aspect of our operations to demonstrate our commitment to be the supplier of choice to residential builders.'

Wilson continues, 'Through its survey process, David Weekley Homes provides us with additional insight into addressing supply chain issues for both of our companies. We can then apply the best practices we've developed in customer service in order to maximize efficiencies and cost effectiveness through improved productivity and resource management. Our goal is to achieve the exceptional performance that is necessary to succeed in today's challenging business environment.'

Weekley's unique supplier rating system provides a structure in which BMC West and its other trading partners can have a constructive dialogue with key individuals at every level, including builder, design center, warranty service and administrative personnel.