1. Education → Industry Trends & Pain Points
Margins are shrinking. Material prices are rising. And for subcontractors, the pressure to deliver quality under budget has never been greater.
To stay competitive, many fall into a dangerous habit: cutting corners on the things that matter—materials, relationships, or delivery timelines.
But the real opportunity isn’t in cutting what you need—it’s in cutting what you don’t: inefficiencies, delays, and overspending in procurement.
If you’re still relying on phone calls, emails, and spreadsheets to source materials, there’s a smarter way forward. Subcontractors across the UK are turning to digital procurement—not to change what they buy, but to change how they buy it.
2. Features & Benefits → Cost-Saving Tools for Subcontractors
The Build Chain gives subcontractors access to specific tools designed to reduce procurement spend at every stage of the process—not just automate it.
- Repeat Job Templates: Save hours by copying and adjusting previous enquiries for similar jobs.
- Quote Status Tracking: Know who’s responded and who hasn’t—without follow-up calls or email chains.
- Local Branch Matching: Automatically connect with nearby merchants to cut delivery fees and lead times.
- No Commission Pricing: You pay suppliers directly, with no hidden platform fees inflating your costs.
- Quote History: View historical pricing to identify the most consistent and competitive suppliers over time.
This isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about gaining control and visibility across your entire procurement process.
3. Comparison → The Build Chain vs Traditional Procurement
Traditional procurement methods may feel familiar—but they’re costing you.
Reactive, manual approaches often rely on instinct and long-standing relationships instead of data. And that means:
- You’re chasing quotes at the last minute.
- You’re limited to a small pool of contacts.
- You’re accepting prices without visibility into market competitiveness.
With The Build Chain, subcontractors can shift to a strategic procurement approach. That means:
- Comparing quotes before the pressure hits.
- Expanding supplier options without changing your existing network.
- Accessing real-time pricing and market intelligence that leads to smarter deals.
This is about more than saving time. It’s about reclaiming your margin through better decision-making.
4. Social Proof → User Success Stories
When Planning Manager Ltd (PML) adopted The Build Chain, the result wasn’t just convenience—it was meaningful cost savings.
They secured lower prices than their existing supply chain.
They didn’t change who they bought from. They simply gained access to better visibility and smarter comparisons. That gave them real leverage—and immediate results.
With The Build Chain, even one better quote can impact a job’s bottom line. PML found four.
5. Call to Action → Demo Bookings
Cutting corners costs you in the long run. But cutting waste? That’s just smart business.
Subcontractors using The Build Chain are:
- Eliminating manual admin
- Comparing pricing confidently
- Protecting their margins on every job
Want to see how it works?
In 15 minutes, we’ll show you how to streamline your buying process, save money, and gain control—without compromising your standards.
Contact us: Tel – 03300 532 193 or email us @contact@thebuildchain.co.uk
Learn More: Visit https://thebuildchain.co.uk for tips on beating supply chain challenges.
