Quickly and simply gain enquiries from contractors & quote all in one place

Connecting Contractors Nationally to Suppliers Locally

The Build Chain can assist many job roles...

Click below to explore more job roles and how The Build Chain can assist you.

Reach new customers and boost branch profitability with The Build Chain

Having issues sourcing new customers, streamlining and tracking enquiries, or looking to build demand in a set location?

We bring building material and hire enquiries direct to your computer screen, from contractors located all over the UK. Our platform helps merchants across the country to minimise risk, grow their customer base, and better service existing clients.

Merchants only receive enquiries suitable for them and their business needs, ensuring they remain in control, whilst also saving time and money. So, why not try it today?

Watch The Builders Merchant Demo

Speak to one
of our team...

National Sales Office - 03300 532 193

Email - sales@thebuildchain.co.uk

Accessing New Customers

Access new customers with relevant enquiries

New Revenue Streams

Generate new revenue with an affordable online channel to market

No Commission Fees

A fixed monthly cost. No hidden fees

The benefits of our construction procurement platform

Compliance

Full transparency with all your quotes stored in one centralised location and archivable for future reference.

Creating Demand

Tailor your stock to suit local demand and maximise opportunities

Local Market Knowledge

Learn more about your local market with data driven insights

The Build Chain partners with merchants of all sizes - whether you are an independent merchant or part of a large national network. Our platform allows you to take full advantage of a £100 billion + industry - try it today and discover how easy providing estimates to new leads across the UK can be.

We work with Contractors of all types to provide efficient solutions...

We created a fixed-fee subscription platform that does not disrupt the transaction between contractor and merchant to ensure adoption throughout the industry at all levels.

Builders Merchants benefit from filtered enquiries being driven to their business without the worry of commission fees on every sale, paired with data driven insights enabling suppliers to improve efficiency when servicing customers.

Neil Sheldon - Chief Operating Officer and CO-Founder, The Build Chain

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Builders Merchant Federation

With 800 merchant and supplier companies who have combined sales of over £43bn and employ over 221,000 people in the building materials industry the BMF’s 415 merchant members operate from over 5,530 branches across the UK.
NFB

National Federation of Builder

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) represents builders, contractors and house builders across England and Wales. As one of the UK’s longest standing trade bodies, it was created to represent the building profession and to promote conditions its members need to thrive and contribute to the economic success of the UK.

Experienced Team

The Build Chain was developed using our founders 25 years of digital platforms knowledge coupled with expertise from Quantity Surveyors, Buyers and Procurement Experts to create market leading Digital Procurement for the Construction Industry.

HOW IT WORKS

Account Dashboard

Click through our four step process below to see how the The Build Chain platform works.

  • 1. Receive enquiries filtered to your business and location
  • 2. View and action your matches
  • 3. Finalise your agreements
  • 4. Overview the process from start to finish, with all information stored in one place
The Build Chain Software in action

Help & Support

Our team are always available to support clients using our site through a live chat function, and comprehensive video training for a smooth customer journey.

Speak to one
of our team...

National Sales Office - 03300 532 193

Email - sales@thebuildchain.co.uk

Try FREE for 30 days. At the end of your trail get access to features from just £50 per month.

What type of business are you?

Contractor

Sub-Contractors & Housebuilders to Tier 1

Merchant

Merchant, Distribution, Wholesale or Hire

Manufacturer

Local and Global

Not a Builders Merchant?

Contractor

Find out more about The Build Chain and how it can connect your business with the relevant supplier chain across the UK, creating time and cost savings.

Contractor page

Manufacturer

Find out more about The Build Chain and how it can provide opportunities for you to showcase new products to targeted audiences or share training videos.

Manufacturer page

Only £50 per month.