The Build Chain is a digital platform that streamlines materials procurement for the UK construction industry by connecting contractors with over 500 merchants, enabling real-time quote comparisons and supplier management. This solution reduces procurement time and costs while providing built-in sustainability tracking to help contractors meet their environmental goals.
Funding
$2.2M 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.
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Product
Problem
The UK construction industry faces challenges in materials procurement, including time-consuming quote comparisons, fragmented supplier management, and difficulty tracking environmental impact. Contractors often rely on manual processes and lack real-time visibility into pricing and availability across multiple merchants.
Solution
The Build Chain is a digital platform designed to streamline materials procurement for UK construction firms. It connects contractors with a network of over 500 merchants, enabling real-time quote comparisons and efficient supplier management through a centralized dashboard. The platform provides instant access to pricing and product information, reducing procurement time and costs. Built-in sustainability tracking allows contractors to monitor carbon emissions and meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals by favoring local supply chains. The Build Chain facilitates centralized communication and record-keeping, eliminating data silos and improving project visibility.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes subcontractors and construction companies in the UK seeking to streamline their materials procurement process, reduce costs, and improve sustainability tracking.
Features
- Real-time quote comparison from over 500 UK-based merchants
- Centralized platform for supplier management and communication
- Built-in sustainability tracking with ESG saving percentage per quote
- Real-time project visibility for tracking orders, inquiries, and purchases
- Access to a marketplace of over 384,000 products
- Fixed-fee subscription model