Devtech Engineers a Revolutionary Digital Marketplace for Building Materials

Client

BuyMaterials

Project

Marketplace Enablement

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Overview

BuyMaterials are on a mission to revolutionize the building materials market through a digital marketplace and fintech platform, by empowering tradesmen and SMEs to compare, buy and manage building material requirements in a smart, efficient and digital way.
As an emerging groundbreaking disruptor, and in strategic partnership with Devtech, BuyMaterials have been able to accelerate their go-to-market tremendously, launch a game-changing digital marketplace and fintech platform, and start to revolutionize how materials are sourced in the construction sector.

Challenges

BuyMaterials, a revolutionary industry newcomer, aims to transform the global $1.3 trillion building materials supply chain with a cutting-edge, AI-enabled digital marketplace and fintech platform. The challenge was monumental, requiring the development of a complex platform from the ground up under tight timelines. The ultimate goal was to enable the end-to-end commerce lifecycle in a single, digital platform, to empower Builders and Merchants to transact seamlessly.

Building a complex, AI-enabled digital marketplace quickly.

Unifying commerce lifecycle on one digital platform.

Facilitating seamless Builder-Merchant transactions globally

The Solution

Devtech’s comprehensive approach encompassed discovery sessions, technical build-up, and even pro-bono support. Scrum methodology underpinned by continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes, proactive risk management, and leadership involvement steered the project towards success.

The platform’s multi-tier user hierarchy and elements of microservice architecture are designed to support the B2B2C business model and ensure technical scalability.

Key Highlights

Discovery Sessions

Architected a multi-tenant marketplace for diverse products and supply chain.

Innovative UX/UI Design

Designed a sleek, modern user interface and experience for the entire platform.

Technical Expertise

Built and launched a robust, evolving platform.

Scrum Methodology

Transitioned to Scrum to enhance collaboration.

Proactive Risk Management

Addressed potential roadblocks early for project success.

Team Dynamics

Assembled a high-performing team for seamless project delivery.

Impact

The launch of the digital marketplace has positioned BuyMaterials as a pioneering force in the building materials industry, with Devtech playing a crucial role in this transformation as the strategic partner in the marketplace platform’s digital innovation.
Devtech’s journey with BuyMaterials exemplifies how strategic collaboration, technical prowess, and a commitment to client success can create industry-leading solutions. This case study serves as a testament to Devtech’s ability to navigate and deliver complex projects, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for innovation in the digital era.

Outcomes

Designed a complete UX and UI for the platform.

Engineered a robust digital platform from scratch in 7 months.

Boosted project management with Scrum transition.