The nation’s largest manufacturer and supplier of building materials, Builders FirstSource, will relocate its lumber yard and building supply distribution facility from Buda to a larger facility in Kyle, according to a statement from the city of Kyle Department of Economic Development.

The 47,000-square foot project will be located along I-35 and will focus on supplying residential construction projects along the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. Construction of the building is set to begin in the first quarter of 2023. Rail spur work has already begun at the site.

“Hays County was the perfect launchpad for Builders FirstSource, and the company’s strategic decision to remain in Hays County during this growth underscores the region’s attributes that continue to set companies up for success,” said Jason Giulietti, president and CEO of the Greater San Marcos Partnership.

A performance-based grant agreement was approved by the Kyle City Council on Nov. 1. About 40 new jobs and an investment of $16 million in the region are anticipated from the project.

Space: 47,000 square feet

Timeline: January-July 2023