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Jeff Booth and Robert Banks founded BuildDirect in the summer of 1999. Their idea was to implement a series of commercial mechanisms which make it possible for any buyer to purchase building materials in volume quantities directly from global manufacturing centers using the Internet. | Jeff Booth and Robert Banks founded BuildDirect in the summer of 1999. Their idea was to implement a series of commercial mechanisms which make it possible for any buyer to purchase building materials in volume quantities directly from global manufacturing centers using the Internet. | ||
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Booth and Banks, along with a core staff, began to build relationships with industry leaders and created a network of manufacturing and distribution operations, with an accompanying online platform by which buyers could access the goods. | Booth and Banks, along with a core staff, began to build relationships with industry leaders and created a network of manufacturing and distribution operations, with an accompanying online platform by which buyers could access the goods. | ||
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[http://www.google.com/analytics/case_study_builddirect.html Google Analytics Case Study - BuildDirect]<br> | [http://www.google.com/analytics/case_study_builddirect.html Google Analytics Case Study - BuildDirect]<br> | ||
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[http://www.builddirect.com/Shipping.aspx BuildDirect shipping and logistics] | [http://www.builddirect.com/Shipping.aspx BuildDirect shipping and logistics] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:39, 1 October 2009
BuildDirect is an online manufacturer/wholesaler of flooring and other building materials.
The products are sold online and offline without storefront locations. BuildDirect maintains a head office in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with distribution partners through out the United States.
History
Jeff Booth and Robert Banks founded BuildDirect in the summer of 1999. Their idea was to implement a series of commercial mechanisms which make it possible for any buyer to purchase building materials in volume quantities directly from global manufacturing centers using the Internet.
Booth and Banks, along with a core staff, began to build relationships with industry leaders and created a network of manufacturing and distribution operations, with an accompanying online platform by which buyers could access the goods.
Technology
The company has developed proprietary technology used to coordinate the shipment of goods from the distribution and/or manufacturing center within the network that is closest to the buyer. The technology allows for the display of accurately calculated shipping costs, duty, and other associated costs into an online total.
Achievements, Accolades, and Awards
BuildDirect has garnered accolades from the business community, being honored with:
References
“Contractors Can Buy Online” by Michael McCulloch, Vancouver Sun, August 24, 2000.
“Booth, Banks, and Patience”, by Drew Hassleback, Financial Post, February 2001
“Dot-Com Company Standing Tall”, by Chris Miller, Vancouver Courier, November 30, 2001.
Industry Canada Profile
Government of Canada - Innovation in Canada page
B.C Export Awards
Media Awards
Google Analytics Case Study - BuildDirect
Holmes on Homes
BuildDirect shipping and logistics
Contact
Name: BuildDirect
Address: 570 Granville St. - Suite 1900City: Vancouver
State: BC
Zip: V6C 3P1
Country: Canada
Phone: 604 662-8100
Email: [mailto:sales@builddirect.com sales@builddirect.com]
Web: http://www.builddirect.com/
Contact: Rob Woods
Title: Director of Marketing
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See also
