Builders FirstSource, Inc. BLDR recently announced the acquisition of Apollo Software from Katerra — a construction automation startup company. This buyout will help Builders FirstSource align its overall construction process and lead the construction industry into a modern age of technological revolution and development. The transaction is valued at nearly $4.5 million.This buyout will also help Builders FirstSource in the field of design collaboration, construction budgeting and organizing, and field assignment with mobile functionality. In line with the recent acquisition of WTS Paradigm, LLC, Apollo Software addresses inefficiencies in the process of digital home building.With respect to this, president and CEO of Builders FirstSource, Dave Flitman stated, “We are well-positioned to lead the digital transformation in home construction, which significantly lags behind other industries in the application of technology to drive efficiency.”Focus on Digital Platform Driving GrowthBuilders FirstSource remains focused on investing in innovation and enhancing digital solutions for customers. The company’s latest deal to acquire WTS Paradigm is a testimony to the same. On Aug 17, 2021, Builders FirstSource completed the acquisition of WTS Paradigm, LLC -- a software solutions and services provider for the building products industry.The company is increasing its investment to support technology and automation that will deliver operational excellence and increased volume of sales. The standardization and automation processes along with technology-based workflows will help minimize costs, streamline business operations and enhance working capital efficiency.During second-quarter 2021, the company adopted new logistics technologies, mainly delivery and dispatch management systems. The company’s digital strategy includes three major areas, firstly to focus on internal processes and productivity by investing in technology to drive operational efficiency and excellence, next to help streamline interactions with its vendors and customers and lastly to focus on external innovation and investment to offer value-added digital products and services that support customers' success and growth.So far this year, shares of Builders FirstSource have surged 33.3% compared with the Zacks Building Products – Retail industry’s 21.2% rally. Notably, earnings estimates for 2021 have moved up 12.4% over the past 30 days, depicting analysts’ optimism regarding its growth potential. Robust demand for single-family housing, repair & remodeling activities and low mortgage rates are major tailwinds for the company’s products and services.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchZacks Rank & Key PicksBuilders FirstSource has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the Zacks Retail and Wholesale sector include GMS Inc. GMS, Tecnoglass Inc. TGLS and AutoZone, Inc. AZO, each sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.GMS has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19.5%, on average.Tecnoglass' earnings for 2021 are expected to rise 74.7% and AutoZone’s earnings for fiscal 2021 are likely to improve 24.4%. Bitcoin, Like the Internet Itself, Could Change Everything Blockchain and cryptocurrency has sparked one of the most exciting discussion topics of a generation. Some call it the “Internet of Money” and predict it could change the way money works forever. If true, it could do to banks what Netflix did to Blockbuster and Amazon did to Sears. Experts agree we’re still in the early stages of this technology, and as it grows, it will create several investing opportunities. Zacks’ has just revealed 3 companies that can help investors capitalize on the explosive profit potential of Bitcoin and the other cryptocurrencies with significantly less volatility than buying them directly. See 3 crypto-related stocks now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report AutoZone, Inc. (AZO): Free Stock Analysis Report Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR): Free Stock Analysis Report Tecnoglass Inc. (TGLS): Free Stock Analysis Report GMS Inc. (GMS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research