Market Analysis

Understanding the UK building materials market and our target users

Market Size & Opportunity

A substantial and growing market ready for digital transformation

£47B
Annual Market Size
UK Building Materials
2.4M
Professionals
Construction Industry
4.5K
Merchants
Nationwide Network

Market Growth Trends

The UK building materials market has shown consistent growth over the past decade, with several key trends driving future expansion:

  • 5.2% CAGR in the building materials sector
  • Government target of 300,000 new homes annually
  • £650 billion in infrastructure projects planned over next decade
  • Growing demand for sustainable building materials
  • Only 12% of materials currently purchased through digital channels

Digital Transformation Opportunity

The building materials sector lags behind other industries in digital adoption, creating a significant opportunity for mybuildersmerchant.uk:

Digital Adoption by Industry
Retail
78%
Travel
82%
Food Service
65%
Building Materials
12%
Market Research Insight

Our survey of 500 UK builders revealed that 86% would prefer to order materials online if a comprehensive solution existed.

"The industry is ripe for digital transformation. Current solutions are fragmented and don't address the full procurement journey."

Target Users

Understanding the diverse needs of our key market segments

Builders & Tradespeople

Market Size: 1.2 million professionals

Key Needs:
  • Reliable material delivery to job sites
  • Competitive pricing and bulk discounts
  • Time-saving procurement processes
  • Accurate material quantity calculations
Pain Points:
  • Time wasted visiting multiple merchants
  • Inconsistent pricing and availability
  • Delivery coordination challenges

Self-Builders & Renovators

Market Size: 200,000+ projects annually

Key Needs:
  • Guidance on material selection
  • Transparent pricing information
  • Help with quantity calculations
  • Flexible delivery options
Pain Points:
  • Lack of technical knowledge
  • Difficulty comparing options
  • Budget overruns due to miscalculations

Small Construction Companies

Market Size: 65,000 SME construction firms

Key Needs:
  • Volume discounts and credit terms
  • Project management integration
  • Scheduled deliveries across multiple sites
  • Centralised procurement management
Pain Points:
  • Administrative burden of procurement
  • Cash flow challenges with large orders
  • Coordinating deliveries across projects

Competitive Landscape

How mybuildersmerchant.uk stands out in the market

Feature mybuildersmerchant.uk Traditional Merchants Online Retailers Partial Solutions
Automated Materials Calculation
Multi-Merchant Price Comparison
Local Merchant Network
Coordinated Multi-Merchant Delivery
Project-Based Material Management
Mobile App with On-Site Features

Our Competitive Advantage

mybuildersmerchant.uk combines the best aspects of traditional and online merchants while adding unique value through our comprehensive end-to-end solution:

End-to-End Solution

Unlike competitors who solve only part of the procurement journey, we provide a complete solution from project planning to delivery.

Merchant Partnerships

We work with local merchants rather than competing with them, creating a network effect that benefits all stakeholders.

Proprietary Algorithms

Our materials calculation engine uses machine learning to improve accuracy over time based on real project data.

Logistics Coordination

Our unique multi-merchant delivery system solves a critical pain point that no competitor currently addresses.

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