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One Digital Platform, Limitless Efficiency in Construction & House Building

The Digital Platform for Subcontractors

Source building materials in minutes, manage suppliers effortlessly, and streamline funding—all in one place.

Buyers save time, cut costs, and simplify procurement for just £100/month, no commissions.

Real procurement professionals use the right tools for the job

Power up your buyer

It's a level playing field until you start using The Build Chain

Save time & money

Submit your enquiry, sit back, and let the quotes roll in. You're in control.

Let the cash flow

Open a line of credit so you can fund projects and manage your money, your way.

Miles greener

Use local suppliers to cut emissions, then download reports to showcase your savings.

Compliance made easy

record all buying activity, for compliance and governance without the headache.

Stronger ties, better deals

Build and stay connected to suppliers. keeping all your conversations on one platform.

We're here to help

Keep 100% of your savings, we don’t take a cut! With over 500 merchant branches nationwide…

Why buyers fall in love with The Build Chain

Trusted by construction Subcontractors & House Builders, The Build Chain is an online procurement platform for the construction industry, streamlining communication, quote comparisons, and supplier management. With access to over 500 UK merchants, it saves time, boosts efficiency, and supports sustainability reporting, making procurement faster and more transparent.

We give you more time to focus on what you’re good at!
Our platform handles the time-consuming tasks so you can focus on the bigger picture.

Add your existing suppliers
Easily onboard the suppliers you already trust, ensuring continuity while accessing new opportunities.

Easily compare quotes, no more manual spreadsheets
Receive and compare all quotes in one dashboard. Simplify decision-making and ensure you get the best deal.

Find new suppliers in different locations effortlessly
Expand your supply chain with access to over 500 merchants across the UK, helping you find new partners wherever your projects take you.

Show how much work you’ve done
Track every enquiry, quote, and purchase to demonstrate your procurement efforts clearly and easily.

Report on ESG with ease
Our platform tracks and reports on carbon emissions and sustainability, helping you meet environmental goals with clear data.

Streamline communication with all your merchants in one place
No need for endless calls or emails—The Build Chain centralizes everything, allowing seamless interaction with suppliers.

Store all your records in one place
No more searching through email chains or paperwork. All procurement records are stored in one central location, making retrieval quick and painless.

Frequently Asked Questions – Everything You Need to Know


Q1: What is The Build Chain?

The Build Chain is a digital procurement platform that connects subcontractors with a wide network of suppliers, enabling faster, cost-effective, and sustainable material sourcing.

Q2: How does The Build Chain work?

Simply submit your material requirements, receive multiple supplier quotes within hours, compare prices, and manage orders—all within one easy-to-use platform.

Q3: Who can use The Build Chain?

The platform is ideal for subcontractors, buyers, procurement managers, and construction professionals looking to streamline material sourcing and supplier management.

Q4: How will The Build Chain help my business?

It saves contractors time, reduces costs through competitive pricing, ensures ESG compliance, and provides access to a reliable supplier network.

Q5: What kind of materials can I source?

You can source a wide range of construction building materials, including hard-to-find and specialised items, through our extensive supplier network.

Q6: How fast can I get supplier quotes?

Typically, you can receive multiple quotes within 24 hours, helping you make quicker procurement decisions.

Q7: Is The Build Chain suitable for urgent procurement needs?

Yes, our platform is designed to provide rapid responses and supplier matches for urgent project requirements, yet best results are found with an organised procurement preplanned process.

Q8: How do I track my orders and communication?

The platform offers in-app messaging to enable order tracking, and notifications, enquiry negotiation or pre order questions ensuring full transparency and efficient communication with suppliers.

Q9: How does The Build Chain support sustainability?

We provide access to suppliers with high ESG ratings, allowing you to make environmentally responsible procurement decisions and track sustainability goals.

Scope 3 delivery tracking is all about how far and how much CO2 omissions that would save, we show case as you view quotes who the best savings, based on a typical 26 tonne truck and it's omissions.

Q10: Is there a cost to use The Build Chain?

Our pricing plans are as shown in the pricing plan section, it is a monthly fee, paid annually, we do not charge a commission.

Q11: Why don't you charge a commission, you would make a lot more money?

The Build Chain platform is made for the construction industry, we support transparency on the usage of the platform and want the keenest prices possible to save costs for the whole built environment. If we added commission or a profit on top you wouldn't be getting the true market price.

Q12: What makes The Build Chain different from traditional procurement?

Unlike traditional methods, our platform offers real-time data, multiple supplier options, ESG insights, and automated workflows to simplify procurement.

Q13: How can I get started?

It’s easy! Simply book a FREE demo and see how The Build Chain can transform your procurement process.

If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to us at sales@thebuildchain.co.uk or call us at 03300 532 193.

The Build Chain covers all you need for site

Materials:

• Aggregates
• Bathrooms
• Building Materials
• Civils/Utilities
• Concrete
• Doors, Windows & Joinery
• Electrical & Lighting
• EV Charging
• Fire & Security
• Flooring

• Gardens & Landscaping
• Home & Furniture
• HVAC
• Insulation & Plasterboard
• Ironmongery
• Kitchens
• Nails, Screws, Fixings & Adhesives
• Painting & Decorating
• Plumbing & Heating

• PPE & Workwear
• Renewables
• Roofing
• Security
• Steel
• Tiles
• Timber & Sheet Materials
• Tools

Hire Plant & Equipment:

• Access & Platforms
• Building & Siteworks
• Building Materials
• Cars & Vans
• Cleaning & Floorcare
• Concrete & Compaction
• Cranes
• Cutters & Grinders
• Decorating & Tiling
• Drills & Breakers

• Extraction & Ventalation
• Fencing & Barriers
• Fixing & Stapling
• Gardening & Landscaping
• Haulage
• Heating & Cooling
• Lifting & Loading
• Lighting & Power
• Plant & Machinery

• Plumbing & Pipework
• Portable Santation
• Pumping & Drying
• Sanding & Finishing
• Security & Cameras
• Skips
• Waste
• Welders & Inverters

Impressed? Wait till you see it in action

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Finding, buying, funding and managing building materials procurement.
Sub Contractor Features & Benefits
Feature Overview
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One Enquiry for All
Manage your entire supply chain within a single plattorm. trom sourcing materials to overseeing supplier relationships.
Time Efficiency: Eliminates the need to contact multiple suppliers individually.
Accurate Supplier Matching: Ensures your enquiry reaches the right suppliers.
Simplified Communication: Centralizes responses for easier quote comparisons.
Supply Chain Management
View all supplier quotes in one place and compare pricina side bv side.
Enhanced Visibility: Get a clear view of your supply chain.
Improved Supplier Relationships: Facilitate better collaboration.
Risk Mitigation: Identify disruptions early and take action.
Price Benchmarking
Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships through seamless communication.
Cost Savings: Make informed, cost-effective procurement decisions.
Transparency: Get clear visibility into supplier pricing variations.
Competitive Advantage: Negotiate better deals with market insights.
Direct-to-Supplier Chat System
Make responsible procurement decisions alianed with ESG aoals.
Enhanced Communication: Realtime discussions with suppliers.
Relationship Building: Strengthen long-term partnerships.
Efficiency: Reduce delays associated with traditional communication.
Line of Credit
Access a pre-approved line of credit to use with hundreds of merchants nationwide. Upto £400K
Improved Cash Flow: Manage expenses more effectively.
Simplified Budget Management: Consolidate procurement expenses.
Strengthened Supplier Relationships: Enable timely payments.
ESG Reporting
Make responsible procurement decisions alianed with ESG aoals.
Sustainability Tracking: Monitor and reduce environmental impact
Compliance: Ensure regulatory alignment with ESG standards.
Reputation Management: Enhance brand image with sustainability efforts.

Empowering subcontractor buying teams with The Build Chain to access the perfect solution for site materials procurement and elevate their business

Neil Sheldon

Founder & CEO, The Build Chain

At The Build Chain, we know how critical it is for subcontractors to source materials quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively. That’s why we’ve developed a platform designed to streamline construction materials procurement and give you back valuable time to focus on delivering your projects.

We’re proud to provide a solution that eliminates inefficiencies and empowers subcontractors buyers to work smarter. By simplifying the enquiry and quoting process, we’re helping businesses like yours stay competitive and embrace the future of digital procurement and gain key data with a transparent market.

Our commitment is to continuously adapt and innovate alongside the buyers themselves and the construction industry, ensuring The Build Chain always meets your needs.

News

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