New research: What’s next for building material suppliers

From sourcing to strategy, supplier success is being redefined.

Shifting buyer behaviors. Margin pressures. Sustainability demands. Simply put: the rules of engagement are changing.

Builders and contractors are switching up how they source materials, and suppliers need to keep up. Our latest study explores what’s changing, what’s working, and where strategies are still falling short.

  • Over 80% of builders now purchase materials online at least occasionally

  • By 2030, nearly half of all building material purchases are expected to be digital

  • Many builders still hesitate to buy online due to complex orders and a preference for traditional supplier relationships

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