A new service to connect buyers and sellers of unused building stock sitting in yards all over Australia has been launched. Founder Ritchie Djamhur, who works in the civil construction sector, says that the service – Superyard – offers a genuine way to reduce project costs and minimise unnecessary manufacturing by uncovering materials that could have remained hidden in construction and building yards for years. Source: Timberbiz
“I’ve visited warehouses with literally tonnes of material that could find a new home, if only there was a way to share it with other interested businesses,” Mr Djamhur said. “With Superyard, it will be fast, easy, and inexpensive to find and sell materials. Our no-commission model means no fine-print contracts or seller fees.”
Mr Djamhur says that it’s a win-win for the industry, which has been grappling with price increases and global logistics challenges.
“Suppliers are warning us to expect price hikes and long delays for new material purchases. Superyard will help redistribute existing materials that might not otherwise be available for months, which will also make a positive impact on the sustainability goals of the industry to minimise waste,” he said.
According to Mr Djamhur, the site has gone through a long period of developer testing and is now open to a public beta launch.
“We’re looking for businesses with unused building and construction material sitting in their yards that could be sold to boost their cash flow,” he said.
Mr Djamhur said that the features built into Superyard have been designed specifically with construction and building companies in mind.
“Until now if we wanted to find a specific part for a project, the options have been to buy new, use a broker or hope that a supplier would sell it off-hire. We believe Superyard is a strong, forward-looking contender to traditional sourcing methods,” he said.
