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Namestring
Builderwire
Legal namestring
BuilderWire, Inc.
Websiteurl
builderwire.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2000
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBedford, United States
HQ citystring
Bedford
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
lumber building materials ecommerce, B2B ecommerce platform, dealer ordering software, building materials software, API ecommerce integration
Industry4 codes
1Marketplace Enablement, Seller Tools & E-commerce Infrastructure
CodeBPAMAGAKPrimaryYes
2Construction, Home Improvement & Building Materials Marketplaces
CodeCRAFABAOPrimaryNo
3Construction Materials & Building Supplies Marketplaces
CodeCRAFAHABPrimaryNo
4iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites
CodeHDAEAHAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Building Material and Supplies Dealers4441
  • Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services518
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design7373
  • Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers5211
Product category
Lumber & Building Materials Ecommerce Software
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1IBOS Platform Subscription / SaaS
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

BuilderWire's core revenue comes from licensing its IBOS ecommerce platform as a software-as-a-service solution to LBM and building materials dealers. The platform is sold with associated professional services including implementation, customization, and managed hosting.

builderwire.com
2Professional Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

In-house professional development and custom development services, including website design, template customization, managed hosting, custom development, digital marketing, and implementation support, billed alongside the core software subscription.

builderwire.com
Marketing channels8 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Brand1 record
1IBOS (Internet Based Ordering System)
Description

BuilderWire's flagship eCommerce software system designed to improve customer service and accelerate revenue for the LBM industry.

builderwire.com
Core offering1 text field

Builderwire provides e-commerce and online ordering software specifically designed for the Lumber & Building Materials (LBM) industry. Its flagship platform, IBOS (Internet Based Ordering System), is an API-driven ecommerce solution that enables LBM dealers, lumber yards, and building materials suppliers to launch and operate branded online storefronts integrated with their existing back-office and ERP systems.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

BuilderWire offers a unified e-commerce platform called IBOS (Internet Based Ordering System) with multiple integrated modules for the Lumber & Building Materials (LBM) industry. The core platform provides B2B/B2C commerce capabilities with mobile-responsive storefronts. Key modules include: Account Management for 24/7 customer access to orders and invoices; the Complete Commerce Module for secure product ordering and quoting; Product Catalog and Quote System for inventory management; Content Management System for website content; and SEO tools for search optimization. A distinguishing feature is the BuilderWire Connector Technology, which creates a communication link between back-office ERP systems (Epicor, Ponderosa) and the website for automatic data synchronization. Additional services include digital marketing, managed hosting, website design, and custom development. The platform serves industries including lumber and building materials, millwork and manufacturing, international retail, jewelry distribution, building materials distribution, and farm and ranch.

Product and service1 record
1IBOS (Internet Based Ordering System)
CategoryEcommerce Platform
Description

An API-driven ecommerce platform built specifically for the Lumber & Building Materials industry. It allows LBM dealers and suppliers to operate branded online storefronts, manage product catalogs, pricing, and orders, with deep integration into ERP and back-office systems.

Scale indicator4 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership5 partners
1DMSI (Distribution Management Solutions, Inc.)
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

BuilderWire has a partnership/integration with DMSI, a back-office ERP system provider for the LBM industry. DMSI is featured in the IBOS platform homepage imagery as a certified integration partner.

2Spruce
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

BuilderWire integrates with Spruce ERP as part of the IBOS platform's back-office connectivity ecosystem, enabling LBM dealers using Spruce to synchronize product and accounting data with their online storefront.

3Epicor
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

BuilderWire's IBOS platform integrates with Epicor ERP systems, allowing clients to sync inventory, pricing, and accounting data in real time between their Epicor back office and the online storefront.

4LCORE
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

BuilderWire features LCORE as a platform integration partner, with IBOS supporting connectivity to LCORE ERP for LBM clients that use this back-office system.

builderwire.com
5Top Back-Office ERP System Providers
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

BuilderWire explicitly states it partners with the industry's top back-office ERP systems to enable clients to sync product and accounting data via the BuilderWire Connector Technology. While specific names vary across sources, the company maintains integrations with multiple leading LBM ERP platforms beyond the named partners above.

builderwire.com
Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat4 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers12 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

Integration3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature14 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Builderwire

Lumber & Building Materials Ecommerce Softwarebuilderwire.com

Builderwire firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Builderwire
Legal name
BuilderWire, Inc.
Website
https://builderwire.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2000
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Builderwire industry classification

Industry
Product category
Lumber & Building Materials Ecommerce Software
NAICS
Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)
SIC
Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)
akta.pro primary industry
Marketplace Enablement, Seller Tools & E-commerce Infrastructure (BPAMAGAK)
akta.pro secondary industries
Construction, Home Improvement & Building Materials Marketplaces (CRAFABAO), Construction Materials & Building Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAB), iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

Keywords

  • Lumber building materials ecommerce
  • B2B ecommerce platform
  • Dealer ordering software
  • Building materials software
  • API ecommerce integration

Where Builderwire is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Bedford
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Builderwire business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. IBOS Platform Subscription / SaaS: BuilderWire's core revenue comes from licensing its IBOS ecommerce platform as a software-as-a-service solution to LBM and building materials dealers. The platform is sold with associated professional services including implementation, customization, and managed hosting.
  2. Professional Services: In-house professional development and custom development services, including website design, template customization, managed hosting, custom development, digital marketing, and implementation support, billed alongside the core software subscription.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Builderwire product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Builderwire provides e-commerce and online ordering software specifically designed for the Lumber & Building Materials (LBM) industry. Its flagship platform, IBOS (Internet Based Ordering System), is an API-driven ecommerce solution that enables LBM dealers, lumber yards, and building materials suppliers to launch and operate branded online storefronts integrated with their existing back-office and ERP systems.

Product overview

BuilderWire offers a unified e-commerce platform called IBOS (Internet Based Ordering System) with multiple integrated modules for the Lumber & Building Materials (LBM) industry. The core platform provides B2B/B2C commerce capabilities with mobile-responsive storefronts. Key modules include: Account Management for 24/7 customer access to orders and invoices; the Complete Commerce Module for secure product ordering and quoting; Product Catalog and Quote System for inventory management; Content Management System for website content; and SEO tools for search optimization. A distinguishing feature is the BuilderWire Connector Technology, which creates a communication link between back-office ERP systems (Epicor, Ponderosa) and the website for automatic data synchronization. Additional services include digital marketing, managed hosting, website design, and custom development. The platform serves industries including lumber and building materials, millwork and manufacturing, international retail, jewelry distribution, building materials distribution, and farm and ranch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • IBOS (Internet Based Ordering System): BuilderWire's flagship eCommerce software system designed to improve customer service and accelerate revenue for the LBM industry.

Products and services

  • IBOS (Internet Based Ordering System) An API-driven ecommerce platform built specifically for the Lumber & Building Materials industry. It allows LBM dealers and suppliers to operate branded online storefronts, manage product catalogs, pricing, and orders, with deep integration into ERP and back-office systems.

Companies that use Builderwire

Customer profile

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Builderwire technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature14 records

Builderwire partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • DMSI (Distribution Management Solutions, Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationBuilderWire has a partnership/integration with DMSI, a back-office ERP system provider for the LBM industry. DMSI is featured in the IBOS platform homepage imagery as a certified integration partner.
  • SprucecoreTechnology or IntegrationBuilderWire integrates with Spruce ERP as part of the IBOS platform's back-office connectivity ecosystem, enabling LBM dealers using Spruce to synchronize product and accounting data with their online storefront.
  • EpicorcoreTechnology or IntegrationBuilderWire's IBOS platform integrates with Epicor ERP systems, allowing clients to sync inventory, pricing, and accounting data in real time between their Epicor back office and the online storefront.
  • LCOREcoreTechnology or IntegrationBuilderWire features LCORE as a platform integration partner, with IBOS supporting connectivity to LCORE ERP for LBM clients that use this back-office system.
  • Top Back-Office ERP System ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationBuilderWire explicitly states it partners with the industry's top back-office ERP systems to enable clients to sync product and accounting data via the BuilderWire Connector Technology. While specific names vary across sources, the company maintains integrations with multiple leading LBM ERP platforms beyond the named partners above.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Builderwire competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Builderwire social profiles

Digital presence

Builderwire financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Builderwire leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Builderwire funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Builderwire M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Builderwire

What does Builderwire do?

Builderwire provides e-commerce and online ordering software specifically designed for the Lumber & Building Materials (LBM) industry. Its flagship platform, IBOS (Internet Based Ordering System), is an API-driven ecommerce solution that enables LBM dealers, lumber yards, and building materials suppliers to launch and operate branded online storefronts integrated with their existing back-office and ERP systems.

Is Builderwire a public or private company?

Builderwire is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Builderwire founded?

Builderwire was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Builderwire based?

Builderwire is headquartered in Bedford, United States, in the North America region.

How does Builderwire make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. IBOS Platform Subscription / SaaS are the primary driver. The others are professional Services.

Does Builderwire have an API?

No public API is recorded for Builderwire.

What industry is Builderwire in?

Builderwire's product category is Lumber & Building Materials Ecommerce Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMAGAK, Marketplace Enablement, Seller Tools & E-commerce Infrastructure, with a secondary code of CRAFABAO, Construction, Home Improvement & Building Materials Marketplaces. Its NAICS code is 4441 and its SIC code is 7373.

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BuilderwireNavigating Digital Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities for Lumber BusinessesThe article outlines the strategic challenges and opportunities for lumber businesses transitioning to e-commerce, highlighting operational integration, market expansion, and digital security as key focus areas. It identifies BuilderWire as a provider of digital solutions, including its IBOS platform, to help companies manage inventory, logistics, and customer data effectively. The text also notes the competitive pressure from large retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's, suggesting niche differentiation as a mitigation strategy.BuilderwireB2B Ecommerce Strategies for the Lumber & Building Materials (LBM) IndustryThe article outlines B2B ecommerce strategies for the Lumber and Building Materials (LBM) industry, projecting growth to over $3 billion by 2027 as businesses adopt digital transformation. It details operational stages including platform selection, supply chain integration, and marketing, while highlighting BuilderWire's IBOS platform as a solution for these needs. The guide also addresses common misconceptions about online ordering to encourage wider adoption among LBM firms.BuilderwireCrafting Your Online Empire: Exploring eCommerce Business ModelsThe article outlines various eCommerce business models and revenue strategies tailored for the lumber and building materials industry, including B2B, B2C, and value-added services. It evaluates different platform options such as SaaS, open-source, and proprietary solutions, specifically highlighting Builderwire's IBOS system as a recommended tool for digital transformation. The content serves as a guide for lumber store owners to establish or optimize their online presence through strategic model selection.BuilderwireThe Ultimate Guide to Launching a Successful Lumber eCommerce BusinessThe article outlines strategic approaches for establishing and growing a successful online lumber business, highlighting the shift from traditional methods to eCommerce platforms. It details operational tactics such as implementing user-friendly ordering systems, dynamic pricing, and omnichannel marketing to capture market share among contractors and DIYers. Specific software solutions like BuilderWire's IBOS are presented as tools to facilitate these digital transformations.