The true power of BuildingEase is scale. We represent owners, developers and project teams who collectively control or influence billions of square feet around the world. All of their projects need many of the same materials, regardless of their type and purpose. Millions of dollars are literally lost every day because this industry has never captured the economy of scale and value that accrues from aggregating procurement across market sectors and locations.
Until now.
For many decades, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO’s) like Omnia, Vizient, NASPO, Premier and Sourcewell have been saving 20-30% off of the unit cost of supplies for public agencies, healthcare chains, higher education hospitality and others. Some include a very small amount of actual building products, most commonly flooring or furniture. None of these GPO’s have been specifically created and designed for the construction industry and the unique variables of procurement processes in our industry (scroll down to see a comparison between GPO’s and our B2B trade exchange model).
The BuildingEase Marketplace accommodates any procurement process, from direct procurement (business as usual) between an owner, general or sub contractor and their preferred supplier OR the new alternative pathway that benefits from unprecedented discounts on unit costs only achievable through global aggregation of procurement in our Global Buyer’s Club. There is no cost to project teams, no risk, ned discounts on the unit cost of products. o minimum orders – it’s all upside. Manufacturers boost their sales and acquire new customers for free without having to pay outrageous sums of money for “leads” that are stale and inaccurate.
It’s a win/win for all: As you’ll see below, we have been intentional about understanding the value proposition to both sides of a transaction – what owners and project teams need and how to help manufacturers boost sales while offering unprecedented value. We cut no one out of the sales process, but any innovation causes some shifts in ‘business as usual’ – but for clear benefits!
How owners benefit from aggregated procurement: By requiring the use of our Marketplace, owners get the lowest pricing possible – typically between 10-30% less than typical – and even better, no longer have to lose the typical 40% of preferred products to cost cutting or unwanted substitutions. Additionally, they get a dashboard containing their Bill of Materials, as-built info like locations installed, quantities and prices – with the ability to give ratings and reviews – which are highly valued amongst facility managers in particular.
How manufacturers benefit from aggregated procurement: There are a significant volume of “invisible losses” to sales that manufacturers can’t even quantify – until now! Even when manufacturers have pre-negotiated deals and contracts with owners – they are never exclusive – there’s always a few competitors. Generally, the typical amount of specified products that are LOST due to cost cutting and unwanted substitutions is 40%! This is why “being in a spec” is not a valuable metric. It helps, but is still a 40% gamble! Why gamble when – finally – there is a sure fire way to disrupt that and create a new reality!
Accelerating Market Transformation: We leverage the power of project procurement by providing feedback to manufacturers, letting them know how many millions of dollars they are losing every week by not meeting sustainability criteria of owners and their project teams. Data they’ve never had before. All of this results in more, better choices for everyone! This also means that – just by doing your daily job – you have the power to accelerate market transformation without any extra effort! We automate the work and do it for you a win-win for all !
Introducing; The USGBC California Rebuild Marketplace
USGBC California is leading efforts in the rebuilding of Los Angeles after the disastrous wildfires in 2025. The USGBC CA Rebuild Marketplace, powered by BuildingEase, is one of many tools and resources they are launching to ensure that the rebuilding efforts are as safe, healthy and resilient as possible so they can withstand all future disasters with much less negative impact.
To learn more about all of the tools, resources and trainings – including a comprehensive guide done in partnership with Arup, see: https://usgbc-ca.org/wildfire-defense-rebuilding/
* NOTE: the use of the Marketplace can be independent of the rest of our platform! You can take advantage of the benefits from aggregation without using the other tools we provide and vice versa!
