BuildMeUp is set to become a major disruptor
Christchurch company BuildMeUp is set to become a major
disruptor in the New Zealand building industry with an
industry-first on-line platform which will help Kiwis cut
costs on their home outlay.
The New Zealand building industry is renowned for being conservative but a Christchurch-based company, Buildmeup, is set to change all that with a new way for people to build their homes on line.
The BuildMeUp website has just been launched and is the brainchild of Christchurch man Eddie McLean. It is the result of more than two years of in-depth research and planning by its founder.
McLean identified there was a need for BuildMeUp which is a New Zealand-first independent comparison platform where it provides home buyers with design & plans to be tendered for free to multiple builders.
“Having worked for several building companies over the years I have learnt from what they've done right and even more so from what they're done wrong.
“I knew there had to be a better way to build and to have the certainty that you’ve got the right builder and the best deal,” McLean said.
“I felt there needed to be far more information provided with absolutely no sales pressure.
“I didn't want to represent just one company that "says" it's the best. I wanted to be completely independent, unbiased and offer choice, transparency and convenience.
“When people compare through BuildMeUp’s platform they are able to make more informed decisions and of course competition means they get the most home for their money, which is our goal.”
With BuildMeUp's tendering process it's
win-win for both customer and builder with cost efficiency
that benefits everyone. Customers have a free tendering
platform to help refine the right builder. Builders have the
most economical marketing which creates the opportunity to
price for only the work they want to specialise
in.
McLean predicts BuildMeUp will save home buyers, in
some cases, 10s of thousands of dollars and with housing
affordability being very front of mind this has to be
considered a very positive step.
“We may not be popular
with those in the industry who apply high margins, but many
others are embracing the platform and our online community
is growing by the day”
“Commercial buildings are
tendered every day, so why not your home? Our website will
provide a side by side comparison on price, specification,
company information and testimonials, there's certainty that
only a tender can offer,” Mclean says.
With strict criteria for all building members, the BuildMeUp website also has a list of connected suppliers, advisors and advertisers who also provide valuable pricing information.
Here are some comments received from
suppliers:
James Holloway from Holloway Builders
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“BuildMeUp provides us with a cost-effective
marketing channel and the opportunity to connect with our
preferred clients and deliver them the quality builds that
the Holloway Brand is known for.”
George
Hattingh from the Drafting Zone –
“BuildMeUp offers me a new and exciting way
to advertise my concept plans and full design services,
building companies plans have ties, but there can often be a
more flexible and cost-effective option using an independent
designer like me.”
BuildMeUp will start off with a base
in Christchurch but plans to go nationwide within 12
months.