{"id":8461,"date":"2021-10-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-30T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bxglobal.wpengine.com\/au\/uncategorized\/how-suppliers-can-embrace-technology-to-connect-with-builders\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T15:44:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T05:44:49","slug":"how-suppliers-can-embrace-technology-to-connect-with-builders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.buildxact.com\/au\/blog\/how-suppliers-can-embrace-technology-to-connect-with-builders\/","title":{"rendered":"How suppliers can embrace technology to connect with builders"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 minute read<\/em><\/p>\n

Knowledge is power<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/h2>\n

Custom home builders and suppliers<\/span> need to have a synergistic relationship to be successful in the construction industry. Suppliers<\/span> want to offer custom home builders the materials they need to complete high-quality projects quickly and efficiently. Builders rely on suppliers<\/span> to provide those materials at prices that allow them to make a profit. Price volatility in the construction industry can be a pain point across the board. Still, technology can help keep all parties informed to avoid unwanted surprises and enough time to plan and make necessary adjustments.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Buildxact<\/span> offers custom home builders a wide array of <\/span>estimating, takeoff, and project management software<\/span><\/a> <\/span>that helps them work efficiently. Bridging the gap between suppliers and<\/span> custom home builders is the next step to a highly successful business.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Connecting suppliers<\/span> with their builders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Buildxact created a supplier<\/span> integration feature that allows a connection between suppliers<\/span> and the builders they serve. This takes the relationship between custom home builders and suppliers<\/span> to a whole new level! It opens up communication channels between both parties, so everyone knows the prices. Knowing the costs of construction materials makes life for custom home builders much easier. A task like estimating, for example, becomes much more manageable. Builders can estimate with more confidence and accuracy to see what their supplier<\/span> is charging for materials like lumber, steel, masonry, among others.<\/p>\n

Custom home builders can now do most of their work from the comfort of their home or office, and at a convenient time for them.<\/p>\n

Avoiding surprises to make everyone happy<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the worst things custom home builders must deal with is angry customers when they see the initially estimated price increased in the invoice because of material costs. That is if the builder makes an adjustment and passes on the increase to the customer. In some cases, the builder eats up that cost, resulting in a financial loss for them.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Technology minimizes these uncertainties. <\/span>When an estimating and project management cloud-based software<\/a><\/span>, like <\/span>Buildxact<\/span>, connects a supplier<\/span> and a builder, they can update pricing<\/span> <\/span>in real-time. This network allows everyone involved to have the latest information available.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n