DISTRIBUTORS · IN PREPARATION

How Construction Material Distribution Works

Manufacturers, distributors, dealers and retailers: who does what, and how money and goods move between them.

By NANDIX Field Notes

This guide is being written and reviewed. Here is what it will cover:

The chain from manufacturer to site
Roles of distributors, dealers and retailers
Credit and schemes along the chain
Logistics and delivery
Where information gets lost

Until then, the related tools below can help with the numbers.

General guidance for planning and learning. Quantities and costs vary by site, material and specification; confirm with a qualified engineer, architect or your chartered accountant where it matters.

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