BuildDirect Launches Home Marketplace Online Platform

Vancouver, BC, February 11, 2016—BuildDirect, a technology company for the home improvement industry, has announced the launch of its online platform, Home Marketplace.

Taking more than a year to build, Home Marketplace is designed to provide a seamless renovation experience by assisting homeowners at every stage of their remodel—from planning and design, to selection of products, through home delivery. For suppliers, the platform provides a direct link to consumers, allowing them to connect the right goods with demand in a highly efficient manner.

Results from a recent survey of U.S. renovators commissioned by BuildDirect showed that while 93% agree that completing a home renovation was one of the most satisfying feelings, over half found the process more difficult than they expected. Challenges around price, selection, and time were the most common issues faced. In fact, during the renovation process three out of five renovators visited three or more different stores, with 34% making ten or more separate trips. In addition, nearly half chose different products from what they originally wanted because of price.