Service providers

These companies provide the Building Materials sector with hundreds of support services, all helping to optimise efficiency, enhance safety, improve procurement and product management, marketing services and sustainability solutions, and much more.

Some of the areas covered by Building Materials service providers include:

Finance, procurement and sourcing

These service providers assist builders merchants or construction companies in financing, sourcing and procuring building materials from manufacturers or suppliers. They help negotiate contracts, manage supply chains, and ensure timely availability of materials at competitive prices.

IT, technical support and consulting

Service providers in this area offer technical expertise and IT and consulting services to support the use of building materials effectively. Some provide guidance on product selection, software development for example in PIM and ERPS systems, procurement and supply chain consultancy, specification and installation apps and tools, marketing services and digital transformation and sustainability consultancy.

Recruitment, training and education

Some service providers offer training programmes and educational workshops for professionals in the building materials sector. These programmes focus on imparting knowledge and skills related to the use, installation, and maintenance of specific building materials.