Building Materials Industry & eCommerce: Expert Insights and Guidance

Digital Commerce for Building Materials? Yes, It’s Possible—And Profitable.

This guide helps building supply and construction brands navigate the messy middle of eCommerce: complexity, configuration, and customer expectations.

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Because "just sell it online" isn’t so simple when your product weighs 1,200 lbs and ships via flatbed.
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What You’ll Learn:
This PDF shares key insights for businesses looking to modernize how they sell and serve B2B or DTC customers—without losing what makes them operationally strong.

• Why digital matters more than ever for the building industry
• Strategic challenges (and real opportunities) in online selling
• Tips for managing complex catalogs, pricing, and logistics
• How to support dealers, distributors & end buyers
• Steps to evolve digital experiences without starting from scratch

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Who It’s For:
Manufacturers, distributors, or retailers in building materials
B2B brands adapting to modern buying behavior
Digital leads tasked with “making eCommerce happen” in a traditionally offline business
Leaders who’ve heard "you need a platform" but don’t know where to start

Why Echidna?
We’ve helped building material brands overcome complexity, unify systems, and launch digital experiences their customers actually use. We understand your industry’s challenges—and we know how to design around them.

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