Build Your Business With BuildWise
Whether you're a growing supplier, manufacturer, contractor or established construction business, BuildWise gives you a digital presence built specifically for the construction industry.
Start free. Upgrade when you need more visibility, tools and business capabilities.
Building a Project?
Start with BuildWise Free.
Find businesses, explore construction products, check market prices, request quotations and use construction tools without paying a subscription.
Growing a Business?
Put your business in front of buyers.
Put your business, products and services in front of people looking for construction solutions. Choose between a regular business subscription or a Founding Partner package.
Choose How You Want to Join BuildWise
BuildWise offers two ways for businesses to participate:
Become a BuildWise Africa Founding Partner
Only 100 Founding Partner Positions
BuildWise Africa is building the digital infrastructure connecting the businesses, products, professionals, buyers and intelligence powering Africa's construction industry.
We're inviting a limited group of businesses to join us at the beginning.
A Founding Partner isn't simply another subscriber.
You become part of the first generation of businesses helping establish the BuildWise ecosystem.
Founding Partners receive special first-year benefits, founding recognition and long-term founding advantages that are not part of our standard business plans.
For established manufacturers, importers, major suppliers and strategic industry partners.
Complete BuildWise's business verification process and receive your verified business status.
Professional social media management for your business for 12 months.
Professional search-engine optimization services for your business for 12 months.
- Priority verification
- Founding Partner badge
- Early access to selected BuildWise features
- Invitations to BuildWise events and industry opportunities
- Access to selected market-intelligence opportunities
- 40% lifetime discount on eligible BuildWise business subscription fees
For established suppliers, retailers, contractors and construction businesses seeking stronger digital visibility.
Complete BuildWise's business verification process and receive your verified business status.
Professional social media management for your business for 12 months.
- Priority verification
- Founding Partner badge
- Early access to selected BuildWise features
- Invitations to BuildWise events and industry opportunities
- Access to selected market-intelligence opportunities
- 40% lifetime discount on eligible BuildWise business subscription fees
For growing suppliers, retailers, contractors and construction businesses joining BuildWise early.
Complete the BuildWise verification process and receive your verified business status.
Professional social media management for your business for 4 months.
- Priority verification
- Founding Partner badge
- Early access to selected BuildWise features
- Invitations to BuildWise events and industry opportunities
- 40% lifetime discount on eligible BuildWise business subscription fees
Founding Partner Benefits After the First Year
Founding Partner packages include the stated services for the first 12 months. After the first year:
- Founding Partner status remains active, subject to the Founding Partner terms.
- The Founding Partner badge and eligible founding recognition remain available.
- The 40% lifetime discount applies to eligible BuildWise business subscription fees.
- Services such as social media management and SEO may continue only if separately renewed or included in a future agreement.
- Additional services, advertising, custom development and third-party costs are charged separately.
Why Become a Founding Partner?
🌱 Establish Your Business Early
Get your business onto BuildWise while the platform is being established across the construction industry.
🔐 Build Digital Trust
Create a professional business presence and complete BuildWise's verification process.
🔍 Become More Discoverable
Put your business, products and services where construction buyers will increasingly search for them.
🤝 Participate in the Ecosystem
Founding Partners can participate in selected BuildWise industry, research, market-intelligence and networking opportunities.
💡 Help Shape BuildWise
As an early partner, your feedback can help influence the development of tools and services built for Africa's construction industry.
🔒 Lock In Your Founding Advantages
Your founding status and eligible lifetime subscription discount remain part of your founding benefits, subject to the Founding Partner terms.
Business Plans
Choose the plan that fits your stage of growth. Upgrade anytime as your business evolves.
Get started with the essential BuildWise tools.
- Access the supplier & business directory
- Explore available products and services
- Access selected market price information
- Use the construction cost calculator
- Request quotations
- Access BuildWise AI
- Save businesses and construction information
Everything you need to put your business online on BuildWise.
- Professional business profile
- List up to 30 products or services
- Business gallery
- WhatsApp contact
- Location & Google Maps
- Receive customer enquiries
- Quote request access
- Basic business analytics
- Customer reviews
- BuildWise business profile URL
Everything in Starter, plus:
- Verified Business Profile
- Unlimited products & services
- Unlimited quote requests
- Enhanced marketplace visibility
- Featured business placement
- Advanced business analytics
- Digital product catalogue
- AI business assistance
- Priority support
- QR-enabled business profile
- Greater visibility across relevant BuildWise searches
Everything in Growth, plus:
- Multi-branch / multi-location management
- Unlimited team members
- Business CRM tools
- Premium marketplace placement
- Advanced reporting
- Dedicated account support
- Market intelligence opportunities
- Priority business support
- API access where applicable
- Strategic business visibility opportunities
BuildWise can work with your organization on tailored solutions including:
- Enterprise procurement solutions
- Custom market intelligence
- Multi-location operations
- Custom dashboards & reporting
- API & system integrations
- Custom AI solutions
- Large-scale supplier networks
- Dedicated enterprise support
Not Sure Which Business Plan Is Right for You?
Choose Starter if you mainly need a professional online presence and a place to showcase your products or services.
Choose Growth if you want greater visibility, verification, more products, enquiries and business tools.
Choose Professional if you're an established business, manufacturer, importer or distributor that needs more control, team capabilities and strategic support.
Choose Enterprise if your organization requires customized infrastructure, procurement or intelligence solutions.
BuildWise Business Services
Need More Than a Business Plan? Businesses can also purchase selected BuildWise services independently.
Business Verification
Complete the BuildWise verification process and receive your verified business status.
Get VerifiedFeatured Business
Increase your visibility through selected BuildWise featured-placement opportunities.
Get FeaturedSocial Media Management
Professional social media management for construction businesses.
Get StartedSEO Services
Search-engine optimization designed around your business and construction market.
Get StartedMeta Ads Management
Campaign management for Facebook and Instagram.
Advertising spend is separate.
Get StartedCustom Digital Solutions
For businesses that need a larger digital solution.
Websites
From ₦250,000Mobile Applications
From ₦3,000,000Custom AI & Enterprise Solutions
Contact us for a tailored proposal.What Does Business Verification Mean?
BuildWise Verification confirms that a business has completed the applicable BuildWise verification process.
Depending on the business and verification level, the process may include:
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about BuildWise pricing and the Founding Partner programme
Is BuildWise free?
Yes. Anyone can create a free account and access selected BuildWise construction tools and information. Businesses can upgrade when they need additional visibility and business capabilities.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. You can start with the Free plan and upgrade as your needs grow.
What does a business subscription give me?
Business plans provide tools and capabilities for establishing your business on BuildWise, showcasing products and services, improving visibility and managing customer opportunities.
What is a Founding Partner?
A Founding Partner is one of the first businesses formally joining the BuildWise ecosystem during its founding stage. Founding Partners receive specific benefits and founding advantages.
Are Founding Partner packages subscriptions?
No. Founding Partner packages are one-time founding investments. They are separate from the regular monthly and annual BuildWise business subscriptions.
Can I become a Founding Partner and still use a regular business plan?
Yes. Founding Partners may use eligible BuildWise business subscriptions and receive the applicable 40% lifetime discount, subject to the Founding Partner terms.
How many Founding Partners are there?
The Founding Partner programme is limited to 100 positions.
Is the Founding Partner discount really lifetime?
Founding Partners receive a 40% lifetime discount on eligible BuildWise business subscription fees, subject to the Founding Partner terms.
What happens after the first year?
The services included in your Founding Partner package cover the first 12 months. Your founding status and eligible founding benefits continue subject to the applicable terms. Professional services may require separate renewal.
Does verification guarantee a supplier?
No. Verification confirms completion of the BuildWise verification process. It does not guarantee product quality, price, financial performance or delivery.
Can manufacturers join?
Yes. Manufacturers, importers, distributors, suppliers, contractors and other construction businesses can join BuildWise.
Do I need to pay to list my business?
No. Businesses can start with the available free/basic access and upgrade when they require additional business features and visibility.
How do I become a Founding Partner?
Select the Founding Partner package that fits your business and complete the payment and onboarding process.
Build With Us From the Beginning
Africa's construction industry is moving toward a more connected, transparent and digital future.
BuildWise Africa is building the infrastructure for that future.
Your business can be part of it from the beginning.