{"id":7231,"date":"2021-10-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bxglobal.wpengine.com\/us\/how-pro-dealers-can-embrace-technology-to-connect-with-builders\/"},"modified":"2023-03-07T16:24:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T21:24:33","slug":"how-technology-connects-dealers-builders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.buildxact.com\/us\/blog\/how-technology-connects-dealers-builders\/","title":{"rendered":"How pro dealers can embrace technology to connect with builders"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Knowledge is power<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Custom home builders and\u00a0<\/span>pro dealers<\/span>\u00a0need to have a synergistic relationship to be successful in the construction industry.\u00a0<\/span>Pro dealers<\/span>\u00a0want to offer custom home builders the materials they need to complete high-quality projects quickly and efficiently. Builders rely on\u00a0<\/span>pro dealers<\/span>\u00a0to 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<\/a> to avoid unwanted surprises\u00a0and\u00a0enough time to plan and make necessary adjustments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Buildxact<\/span>\u00a0offers custom home builders a wide array of\u00a0<\/span>estimating,\u00a0takeoff,\u00a0and\u00a0project management\u00a0software<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>that helps them work efficiently. Bridging the gap between\u00a0<\/span>pro dealers\u00a0<\/span>and custom home builders is the next step to a highly successful business.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Connecting pro dealers with their builders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Buildxact created a pro dealer integration feature that allows a connection between pro dealers and the builders they serve. This takes the relationship between custom home builders and pro dealers 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 pro dealer 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>\u00a0<\/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>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Technology minimizes these uncertainties.\u00a0<\/span>When an estimating and project management cloud-based software<\/a><\/span>, like\u00a0<\/span>Buildxact<\/span>, connects a\u00a0<\/span>pro dealer<\/span> and a builder, they can update pricing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>in real-time. This network allows everyone involved to have the latest information available.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n