{"id":151017,"date":"2025-05-12T06:54:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T05:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=151017"},"modified":"2025-05-08T17:35:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T16:35:14","slug":"planning-management-limited-transformed-procurement-the-build-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/planning-management-limited-transformed-procurement-the-build-chain\/151017\/","title":{"rendered":"Success story: how Planning Management Limited transformed procurement with The Build Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>For subcontractors, procurement is a constant balancing act\u2014managing supplier availability, controlling costs, and keeping projects on schedule can be a real challenge<\/h2>\n<p>For <strong>Planning Management Limited (PML), finding the right suppliers, securing competitive pricing, and eliminating time-consuming procurement processes<\/strong> were key priorities. That\u2019s why they turned to <strong>The Build Chain<\/strong>\u2014and the results speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>faster quotes, lower costs, and an expanded supplier network<\/strong>, The Build Chain helped <strong>PML<\/strong> streamline procurement and improve efficiency. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuildchain.co.uk\/contractor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See How The Build Chain Can Help You<\/a><\/h4>\n<h3>The challenge: managing procurement efficiently<\/h3>\n<p>Like many subcontractors,<strong> PML faced common procurement struggles<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>\u274c <strong>Limited supplier options<\/strong> meant they were restricted to the same suppliers, missing out on potential cost savings.<br \/>\n\u274c <strong>Price uncertainty<\/strong>\u2014without access to real-time comparisons, ensuring the best deal was difficult.<br \/>\n\u274c <strong>Time-consuming procurement<\/strong>\u2014chasing suppliers for quotes often delayed project timelines.<br \/>\n\u274c<strong> Project delays caused by late deliveries<\/strong>\u2014finding suppliers with the right materials at the right time was a challenge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They needed<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuildchain.co.uk\/manufacturer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> a smarter way to source materials<\/a>\u2014quickly, cost-effectively, and without the hassle.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_151023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-151023\" style=\"width: 369px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-151023 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/challenge-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"369\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/challenge-2.webp 369w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/challenge-2-300x128.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-151023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of The Build Chain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The solution: smarter procurement with The Build Chain<\/h3>\n<p>By adopting <strong>The Build Chain, PML<\/strong> gained access to a digital procurement platform that connected them with multiple suppliers, provided instant price comparisons, and improved efficiency.<\/p>\n<h4>What they had to say:<\/h4>\n<p>\ud83d\udcac Paul Leivers, managing director:<br \/>\n<em>\u201cThe Build Chain has completely changed how we source materials. The ability to instantly access multiple suppliers, compare quotes, and secure the best prices has been a game changer for us. We\u2019ve cut costs, sped up procurement, and improved supplier relationships\u2014all in one platform.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_151022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-151022\" style=\"width: 412px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-151022 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pml-and-paul.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"412\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pml-and-paul.webp 412w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pml-and-paul-300x119.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-151022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of The Build Chain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\ud83d\udcac Jordan Henry, QS:<br \/>\n<em>\u201cFor us, it\u2019s all about efficiency and cost control. The Build Chain has made procurement incredibly easy\u2014quotes come in super fast, we can compare suppliers instantly, and the platform helps us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/the-benefits-of-data-driven-construction-procurement\/150280\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make informed, cost-effective decisions<\/a>. It\u2019s now a key part of our procurement process.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_151021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-151021\" style=\"width: 415px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-151021 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jordan-henry-pml-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"415\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jordan-henry-pml-1.webp 415w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jordan-henry-pml-1-300x119.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-151021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of The Build Chain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Here\u2019s how The Build Chain helped PML transform their procurement process:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>\u2705 4x new suppliers added to their supply chain<\/strong><br \/>\nInstead of relying on the same old suppliers, <strong>PML<\/strong> was matched with four new, trusted merchants, giving them <strong>better service and more competitive pricing options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2705 Lower prices than their existing supply chain<\/strong><br \/>\nWith access to a <strong>broader network of suppliers, PML<\/strong> was able to<strong> secure lower-cost materials<\/strong>, reducing overall project expenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2705 Competitive quotes for maximum cost savings<\/strong><br \/>\nBy receiving<strong> multiple supplier quotes<\/strong> at once, they could compare prices and <strong>choose the best deal every time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2705 Local Suppliers, Faster Deliveries<\/strong><br \/>\nThe platform matched<strong> PML<\/strong> with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuildchain.co.uk\/supplier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local suppliers<\/a> near their site<\/strong>, reducing <strong>lead times and delivery costs<\/strong>, ensuring materials arrived <strong>on time, every time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2705 Super-Fast Quote Turnaround<\/strong><br \/>\nInstead of waiting days for pricing, PML received <strong>instant, competitive quotes<\/strong>, allowing them to <strong>make fast, informed decisions and keep projects moving without delays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_151020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-151020\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-151020 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-story-photo.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-story-photo.webp 602w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-story-photo-300x136.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-151020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of The Build Chain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The results: faster, smarter, and more cost-effective procurement<\/h3>\n<p>By switching to <strong>The Build Chain, PML<\/strong> achieved:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2714\ufe0f Significant cost savings<\/strong> by accessing more competitive pricing.<br \/>\n<strong>\u2714\ufe0f More supplier options<\/strong>\u2014no longer limited to their existing network.<br \/>\n<strong>\u2714\ufe0f Faster procurement processes<\/strong>, eliminating delays and inefficiencies.<br \/>\n<strong>\u2714\ufe0f Better supplier relationships<\/strong>, ensuring long-term benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 The Build Chain has become an essential part of their procurement process\u2014saving time, reducing costs, and ensuring smooth project delivery.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_151019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-151019\" style=\"width: 519px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-151019 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/build-chain-computer-screen-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/build-chain-computer-screen-1.webp 519w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/build-chain-computer-screen-1-300x201.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-151019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of The Build Chain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Final thoughts: the power of digital procurement<\/h3>\n<p>The construction industry is evolving, and subcontractors who <strong>embrace digital procurement<\/strong> are <strong>saving time, cutting costs, and keeping projects on track<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning Management Limited is proof that digital procurement works.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udce2 Is your procurement process holding you back?<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuildchain.co.uk\/sub-contractor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get started today with The Build Chain<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For subcontractors, procurement is a constant balancing act\u2014managing supplier availability, controlling costs, and keeping projects on schedule can be a real challenge. 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