4 WAYS TO RECOGNISE A RELIABLE BUILDING SUPPLIER

FINDING A RELIABLE BUILDING SUPPLIER CAN BE DAUNTING

Forming a relationship with your building materials supplier is imperative to a successful construction business. But how do you know whether they are a reliable building supplier? Here are 4 ways you can recognise a reliable construction and building materials supplier.

1.      COMMUNICATION

Successfully sharing information is crucial to running any successful business so a well-managed building materials supplier will know to keep you in the loop at all times. Communication is a two-way street, in order for the supplier to keep you informed you should do the same as best practice.

Having open lines of communication means that, should there be a delay or something else that goes wrong, all parties should be made aware of the facts as it occurs. This way damage control can take place as soon as possible and a solution can be implemented.

Good communication facilitates mutual respect which will create a sustainable, consistent process and prevent business disruptions.

2.      EXPERTISE ON PRODUCTS AND THE MARKET

Being a truly expert building materials supplier means that you are well aware of the common quality issues that may arise in relation to your products. This also means they are likely able to quickly identify these problems to take action so that it does not affect an order.

3.      PROACTIVE ATTITUDE FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

This is a sure sign of a reliable supplier who wishes to deliver great service. A businessperson who is committed to proactively improving the service and/or product they deliver is someone you want to be doing business with.

4.      ACCOUNTABILITY

An accountable building materials supplier will never make excuses. Even though no one likes to admit when they are wrong, if there is a mishap with an order or a delay, there is much to be said for someone who is upfront about it. They should not pass the buck or make excuses but make an apology and formulate a solution.

This is not only the mark of a great building materials supplier but a successful and honest businessperson.

Every person is different and if you do business with someone who ticks these boxes chances are you have found yourself a reliable construction and building materials. If you nurture this relationship it can take you both far in the industry.

To begin formulating your business relationship with a reliable building materials supplier contact Sand Shifters today for any and all of your construction and building material needs.