This startup offers an on-demand construction platform that automates the hire supply chain for construction services, including skip and grab bookings. By providing upfront pricing and a streamlined booking process, it enables small and medium-sized builders to efficiently manage their construction hire needs with minimal effort.
Funding
$3.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Small and medium-sized construction businesses often face challenges in efficiently sourcing and managing construction hire services, including waste management and material procurement. Traditional methods involve multiple suppliers, inconsistent pricing, and manual processes, leading to increased administrative overhead and potential delays.
Solution
Skrap provides a unified, on-demand platform that streamlines the construction hire supply chain, connecting contractors with a network of local suppliers for waste management, equipment, and bulk materials. Through a mobile app and online portal, users can access upfront pricing, book services, track orders, and manage invoices in one place. The platform automates the procurement process, reduces administrative tasks, and offers a convenient solution for managing construction hire needs. By digitizing the supply chain, Skrap enables contractors to optimize resource allocation, improve project efficiency, and focus on core construction activities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes small to medium-sized construction businesses and contractors seeking a streamlined solution for managing waste management, equipment hire, and bulk material procurement.
Features
- Mobile app and online portal for on-demand booking and management of construction hire services
- Access to a network of local suppliers for skip hire, grab/tipper services, cage hire, aggregates, and concrete
- Upfront pricing and transparent billing with electronic invoicing and signing
- Real-time order tracking and management across multiple sites
- Integrated accounts tracking for monitoring spending by site and hire type
- Carbon emission tracking and offsetting options through a partnership with Pledge
- Digital platform connects contractors with suppliers, generating leads and expanding customer base
- Driver portal for suppliers to manage orders, drivers, and finances with live maps and real-time updates