Canada Build Show Exposes a Big Gap in Construction Technology Adoption

At this year’s Canada Build show, more than 700 businesses from across the construction ecosystem came together to showcase products, services, and new ideas for the built environment.

While the energy at the show was inspiring, one thing was very clear: technology adoption in the Canadian construction sector is still far behind where it needs to be.

What We Saw at the Canada Build Show

Walking through the exhibition floor, one pattern stood out:

• Many of the technology vendors were US-based companies
• Canadian construction businesses were very interested in digital tools, but many were still in the early stages of adoption
• A lot of day-to-day work is still being done with paper, spreadsheets, and disconnected systems

This confirms what we see every day at BuildersMeet: There is a huge gap between what construction SMEs in Canada need and what is actually available and easy for them to use.

The Problem: Fragmented Processes, Unsustainable Supply Chains

Construction businesses are under pressure from every side:

• Rising material prices
• Supply chain disruptions
• Labour shortages
• Increasing expectations from clients and regulators

Without the right digital tools, many small and medium construction businesses are stuck:

• They cannot see their full pipeline clearly
• They cannot track materials efficiently
• They cannot easily compare prices, timelines, and availability
• They rely on manual follow-ups, phone calls, and emails

This leads to wasted time, higher costs, and more stress for everyone involved — from contractors and suppliers to project owners.

BuildersMeet’s Mission: Digital Adoption for Construction Businesses

Our mission is simple:

At BuildersMeet, we are building a B2B AI-powered SaaS platform designed specifically for construction SMEs.

Help construction businesses adopt digital tools easily — so they can run smarter projects, not just harder projects.

We are focused on:

• Providing practical, easy-to-use tools for CRM, project management, and material tracking
• Supporting digital adoption step by step, so businesses can move away from paper and spreadsheets
• Making data accessible, so owners and managers can make better decisions based on real numbers, not guesswork

Intervening in Business Processes — In a Good Way

Intervening in Business Processes — In a Good Way We don’t just want to create another software product. BuildersMeet wants to intervene in business processes where it matters most:

• How construction businesses find, compare, and buy building materials
• How they communicate with suppliers, clients, and teams
• How they track jobs, budgets, and timelines from start to finish

By connecting these processes in one platform, we help businesses:

• Reduce errors and delays
• Improve coordination between teams and stakeholders
• Get a clear, real-time view of their operations

Building a More Sustainable Construction Supply Chain

One of the biggest opportunities we see is in the building material supply chain. Today, many businesses:

• Don’t have visibility on where their materials are coming from
• Have difficulty predicting shortages or price changes
• Struggle to plan purchases in a strategic, long-term way

BuildersMeet aims to help establish a more sustainable supply chain by:

• Generating data on material consumption
• Highlighting trends, shortages, and risks
• Supporting smarter planning and purchasing decisions

Over time, this can help:

• Reduce waste
• Lower project costs
• Improve resilience for the entire construction ecosystem

A Canadian Opportunity

The Canada Build show confirmed that Canadian construction businesses are ready for change — but they need tools built with their reality in mind. With so many US vendors dominating the technology space, there is a major opportunity for Canadian-made platforms like BuildersMeet to:

• Support local businesses
• Respect Canadian standards and context
• Help grow a stronger, more competitive construction sector here at home

The Canada Build show brought together hundreds of businesses and highlighted a clear message:

Construction in Canada needs simpler, smarter digital tools — and it needs them now.

BuildersMeet is committed to filling that gap by helping construction SMEs adopt technology, improve their business processes, and build a sustainable, data-driven supply chain for the future. If you’re a construction business interested in digital adoption, we’d love to connect and show you what BuildersMeet can do for you.