The Build Chain

The Build Chain is a streamlined construction materials procurement platform, enabling users to submit a single enquiry form, connect with local suppliers, compare quotes in one dashboard, and make direct purchases

The Build Chain is the new way to buy materials.

It’s time to stop manually searching for suppliers, repetitive phone calls to chase quotes, and complex, out-of-date price comparison spreadsheets.

On our construction materials procurement platform, simply submit one enquiry form for the materials you require, connect instantly with suitable local suppliers, compare all quotes in a single dashboard, and then buy directly from your chosen suppliers.

A faster materials procurement process at a good price

The result is a faster materials procurement process that ensures you’re receiving a good price.

With over 500 merchant branches now available on our construction materials procurement platform, you never need to waste time again searching for suppliers and sourcing quotes.

Additionally, The Build Chain can help reduce your Scope 3 carbon emissions by choosing local suppliers.

Using suppliers that are close to your sites reduces the transport-related carbon emissions associated with your project and contributes towards improved sustainability.

The platform creates a digital footprint of all procurement activity, helping to introduce compliance and governance without being intrusive or disrupting workflow.

All data is stored and logged to produce data driven insights for easy, accurate reporting on procurement activity.

What contractors using our platform say

“The Build Chain has been a fantastic introduction to our business, saving us substantial amounts of money on many items and equally as important, it’s saved us substantial amounts of time. The construction industry has seen substantial increases in prices over the last few years so every penny counts towards making projects commercially viable. Delighted we were introduced to this product.” – Rachael Jolley, managing director, Rasico Construction

“Before joining The Build Chain, the company procurement process was inefficient. The slow and manual process of having to contact merchants has led to the company relying heavily on pre-existing quotes and agreed rates from suppliers. Without realising, the company had been overpaying for materials…The Build Chain allows us to contact multiple suppliers in the space of minutes, providing rates quickly and easily accessible through their online portal. Not only does The Build Chain offer THB financial gain, but also allows the company to engage with local suppliers, streamlining our supply chain, and helping to improve the delivery of our projects.” – David Broughton, commercial director, THB

Who is The Build Chain for?

The Build Chain was built for UK-based SME sub-contractors and housebuilders looking to reduce costs and introduce more efficiency into their materials procurement process.

For larger main contractors and Tier Ones, we offer a solution for data-driven reporting on sub-contractor procurement activity to evidence ESG commitments and framework requirement compliance.

Meanwhile, independent merchants are able to join our platform to reach new customers. Automatically receive enquiries relevant to your business and quote for them in a centralised dashboard. Features like Live Chat make it easy to build relationships with clients.

We also offer manufacturers the opportunity to position themselves in front of the contractors and merchants using our platform. In-platform Virtual Exhibitions allow you to showcase things like new product lines or training materials whilst banner advertising across the platform increases brand recognition.