Construction & Building Materials
Materials on site when the work needs them, not the day after.
Builders and subcontractors source from general and specialist merchants for every project. Keep quotes, delivery details and repeat lists together for each job.
Who buys
The people placing the orders.
- Builders
- Subcontractors
- Small developers
- Specialist trades
Typical products
What gets ordered.
- Timber
- Boards
- Insulation
- Cement
- Fixings
- Roofing materials
- Tools
- Site consumables
How buying works today
The usual route to an order.
Purchasing runs through builders' merchants, specialist merchants, trade counters, sales reps, phone and email, with larger orders priced as project quotations. A single job can involve several suppliers, each with its own delivery arrangements and terms.
Where it breaks down
What slows buyers down.
- 01Bulky deliveries depend on site access and timing.
- 02Specialist items come from separate suppliers.
- 03Prices change between quote and order.
- 04Substitutions, returns and uncertain availability delay work.
How SupplyRunner helps
Capabilities that fit this industry.
RFQ, Request for Quote
Builders can send a project requirement to relevant merchants and receive direct quotes with quantities, dates and terms.
Learn moreDelivery & Fulfilment
Delivery slots, site access details and proof of delivery can be captured against each order.
Learn moreMulti-Sourcing
Where one merchant cannot supply the whole requirement, a basket can be split across suppliers based on availability and timing.
Learn moreSupplier Network
Buyers can find specialist suppliers that serve their area and their type of work.
Learn moreRelated industries
Also in Construction & building services.
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