WHAT ARE YOU BUILDING TODAY?

BuildWise Africa is a digital platform for the construction industry, connecting buyers, suppliers, manufacturers and construction professionals in one place. You can discover building materials and businesses, compare available options, find construction professionals, request quotations and access construction information and tools—all through one platform.

BuildWise is designed for everyone involved in construction, including: Homeowners and people planning to build, Contractors and developers, Architects, engineers and quantity surveyors, Building-material suppliers and retailers, Manufacturers and distributors, Construction students and aspiring professionals. Whether you are buying, selling, building, designing or learning, you can use BuildWise to discover opportunities and information relevant to your needs.

Yes. You can search for businesses and building-material suppliers by product category and location. You can explore their business profiles, available products and services, and contact or request quotations from relevant businesses. As the BuildWise marketplace grows, our goal is to make it easier to discover trusted construction businesses across African markets.

Yes. Suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and other construction businesses can create a business presence on BuildWise and showcase their products or services. Depending on your account and selected services, you can add your business information, products, images, locations and contact details. Businesses can also apply for BuildWise verification and access additional visibility and business-growth services.

Create an account and select the appropriate business option. You can then provide your business information, category, location, products or services and other relevant details. Once your profile is submitted, you can complete the available verification process and begin building your presence on BuildWise. For businesses that need assistance, our team can help with onboarding.

Verification is designed to help users identify businesses that have undergone BuildWise's verification process. A business may be required to provide information or documentation that allows BuildWise to verify relevant details. Once the required checks are completed and approved, the business receives the applicable BuildWise verification status or badge. A verification badge does not guarantee the quality of every product, price or transaction. Users should still perform appropriate checks before making payments or entering into agreements.

Yes. When you need materials or construction-related products, you can use the quotation/RFQ functionality where available to tell suppliers what you need. Provide relevant details such as: Product or material, Quantity, Specifications, Location, Other requirements. Relevant suppliers can then respond with their quotations.

BuildWise is primarily a platform that connects buyers with businesses within the construction ecosystem. Suppliers and businesses list their products and services, while buyers can discover businesses, compare available options and request quotations. Where a transaction or payment occurs directly between a buyer and a supplier, the parties should confirm the terms, product specifications, delivery arrangements and payment conditions before proceeding.

Yes. You can create an account and access available free features on BuildWise. Some business-growth, visibility, verification and premium services may require payment. The available plans and services are displayed on the platform, and you will always see the applicable price before purchasing a paid service.

Depending on availability, businesses can access services such as: Business verification, Enhanced/featured visibility, Professional business presence, Social media services, SEO services, Website development, Advertising services, Other business-growth solutions. Paid services and their current prices are displayed on the pricing page.

BuildWise AI is designed to help users get useful guidance and information related to construction. You can use it to ask questions, explore construction topics and get assistance with construction-related decisions and information. AI responses are generated to assist you and should not replace professional advice from a qualified architect, engineer, quantity surveyor, contractor or other relevant professional when a project requires professional judgement. For important construction, structural, financial or safety decisions, always verify the information with an appropriately qualified professional.

BuildWise AI can help you understand construction costs and provide estimates where the relevant information and tools are available. However, construction prices vary significantly based on location, material specifications, supplier, quantity, labour, transportation, market conditions and time. For an actual purchase, use current supplier quotations rather than relying solely on an AI estimate.

Yes, where price information is available. BuildWise is designed to make construction-market information easier to discover and compare. Prices may vary between suppliers and locations, so users should always confirm the current price, specification, availability and other purchasing conditions directly with the supplier before making a transaction.

Yes. BuildWise is designed to connect users with professionals across the construction ecosystem, including architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and other relevant professionals. You can explore available professional profiles and contact suitable professionals for your project.

Absolutely. You do not need to be ready to build today. If you are planning a project months or years from now, BuildWise can help you research materials, suppliers, professionals, prices and construction information as you prepare.

BuildWise is being built for the wider African construction market. The availability of businesses, products, professionals and market information varies by location as the platform expands. You can search your preferred location to see what is currently available.

Open the supplier's business profile and use the available contact options. Depending on the business, these may include phone, WhatsApp, website, quotation requests or other contact channels. Always confirm the supplier's details and transaction terms before making payment.

You can contact BuildWise through the official contact channels provided on the platform. For account, payment, verification or technical issues, provide as much relevant information as possible so our team can assist you faster.

Yes. If you encounter information that appears inaccurate, misleading, inappropriate or violates BuildWise's rules, use the available reporting mechanism or contact BuildWise support. Reports help us maintain a more reliable construction marketplace.

Simply create your BuildWise account and explore the platform. If you are a buyer, start by searching for the materials, suppliers or professionals you need. If you are a business, create your business profile and begin adding your products or services. BuildWise is built to help you discover, connect and build smarter.