Partner-led webinar
Inside the numbers: 2026’s biggest profit levers for home builders
Join Buildertrend and Russ Stephens of the Association of Professional Builders for an exclusive sneak peek into the 2026 State of Residential Construction Industry report. Discover early profitability indicators and the five emerging trends that will shape builders’ success in the year ahead.
What you can expect from this webinar:
Profit outlook for 2026
Uncover the key market shifts impacting builder profitability and how to prepare before they hit.
Strategies to strengthen margins
Learn how to improve pricing accuracy, control overhead and plan financially for growth.
Expert insights from APB
Hear Russ answer builders’ top questions about profitability, forecasting and financial strategy for 2026.
Russ Stephens
Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders
Meet the speaker
Russ Stephens is the co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders and a business strategy specialist. Calling on his 25+ years of experience in sales and managing a high-end custom home building company, Russ founded APB in 2014 with his daughter, Sky Kolade. With more than 700 active members and 50 action plans, APB empowers builders across the world with essential systems, templates and training to drive professionalism and success industrywide.
Carly Ward
Manager of Partnerships at Buildertrend
Meet the moderator
Since joining Buildertrend in 2020, Carly Ward has worked closely with builders to support successful adoption and long-term value through streamlined processes and strong relationships. With a background rooted in customer experience, she brings a deep understanding of the challenges builders face and how to connect them with the right tools and support. Now as partnerships manager, Carly focuses on identifying and elevating strategic partner relationships that drive measurable impact for Buildertrend users and the customer success team alike.