The Modern Builder connects construction supply with real demand by giving builders early access to verified self-build and development projects. The platform uses UK planning data to help homeowners and developers prepare project briefs, estimate build costs, and match with vetted suppliers. It unlocks over £200B in commercial demand through a streamlined, planning-data-driven workflow.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Builders and construction service providers struggle to find reliable, early-stage project leads, while self-builders and developers lack an efficient way to prepare their builds and connect with vetted suppliers. This disconnect leads to missed opportunities, delayed project starts, and costly, inefficient outreach.
Solution
The Modern Builder is a digital platform that bridges this gap by connecting construction supply with real, verified demand. It integrates with UK planning data to identify submitted planning applications, giving builders early access to self-builders and developers who are actively preparing to start construction. For project owners, the platform streamlines the pre-build phase by allowing them to create a project brief, estimate build costs using real project data, and get matched with vetted suppliers when they are ready. This data-driven approach reduces friction, automates outreach for builders, and provides clarity and confidence for project owners from the moment their planning is submitted.
Target Audience
Primary users are self-builders, homeowners, and developers who have submitted planning applications, as well as builders and construction service providers seeking early access to verified project demand.
Features
- UK-wide planning data integration that validates projects as soon as they are live in the system
- Early access to self-builders and developers for builders, enabling proactive outreach and winning more work
- Automated project brief creation and build cost estimation based on real project data
- Supplier matching system that connects project owners with vetted construction professionals
- Streamlined workflow that takes less than 60 seconds to register a project and get matched with relevant suppliers