According to Mckinsey, 60% of respondents state that digitization of sales channels is one of the most influential trends that is going to have the highest impact on the industry. The majority of building material distributors, consultants, and contractors have made their move to benefit from online building material sales, and others are prepared to jump on the bandwagon. If you are a building material distributor, contractor, or consultant seeking evidence of how the shift from conventional to digital is taking place, read the following two points:

1. E-tendering is no more a fashion, it’s a necessity

For many construction companies, the traditional means such as telephone, papers, etc. remain the most commonly used means of tendering – which needs to change. E-tendering offers more speed, transparency, economy and therefore is better for all the stakeholders in the industry. Most contractors today prefer an integrated platform where they can create tenders, check product specifications, and read or give reviews.

2. Online building material sales saves time and money

Material and its procurement reserve a huge chunk of total costs in the construction industry. Digital platforms have the potential to reduce these costs to a minimum. These platforms also offer more convenience and value to contractors as the latter can access a significant amount of information on these platforms. The ability to perform multifarious activities on one platform allows stakeholders to save considerable time and money.

Register on The Construction Central today, a platform that digitizes tender process in the most efficient manner

The Construction Central (also known as TCC) is a global ecosystem for construction material buyers, top building materials manufacturers, distributors, and consultants. TCC digitalizes the construction material procurement process and allows stakeholders to buy and sell building materials online. The popular construction & building material directory is integrated with tender creation, product promotion, distributor search, and a lot more functionalities making the procurement process simple, accelerated, transparent, reliable, and cost-efficient for various stakeholders.

We are currently functional in more than 60 countries of the world and are constantly working to increase the numbers. Register as a material buyer, supplier, contractor, or consultant and leverage the benefits of the first-of-its-kind digital marketplace for the construction industry.