The Challenge

Why Building Materials Ecommerce is Hard

Selling building materials online means managing complex products, custom quoting, and operational systems that support high-volume orders and customer-specific workflows.

 

Problem
Bulk Ordering & Quoting Workflows

B2B customers need fast quote requests, pricing by volume, and tools for bulk purchasing.

Problem
Complex Product Catalogs

Building materials often require variant management, technical specs, and bundled products.

Problem
Inventory Management & Multi-Warehouse Fulfillment

Stock availability, shipping rates, and location-based fulfillment need to work seamlessly.

 

Problem
Account-Based Pricing & Programs

Builders, contractors, and wholesalers need customer portals with unique pricing, catalogs, and purchasing terms.

Problem
ERP, CRM & 3PL Integration

Real-time inventory, order sync, and customer management across systems is essential.

How We Help

Solutions Built for Building Materials  Brands

We build Shopify ecommerce systems that make it easy for B2B buyers to quote, order, and reorder — while streamlining backend operations for your team.

Shopify Plus Migration
Shopify Migrations + Replatforming

SEO-preserving platform migrations with scalable architecture for complex catalogs.

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Quote Request & Bulk Ordering

Custom quoting tools, bulk add-to-cart flows, and volume-based pricing logic.

Wholesale UX
Customer Portals & Account Management

B2B UX features for contract customers, builders, and wholesale buyers.

ERP Integrations
ERP, WMS & CRM Integrations

Real-time inventory sync, multi-warehouse fulfillment logic, and customer data management.

SEO Boost
SEO + Conversion Optimization

Product catalog organization, technical SEO improvements, and conversion rate enhancements.

B2B Email Marketing Package
Email + Retention Marketing

Klaviyo flows for reorder reminders, abandoned quote follow-up, and customer segmentation.

 

Tech That Powers Building Materials Ecommerce

Typical Tech Stack We Implement

These are the platforms we use to build scalable, integrated ecommerce systems for building materials suppliers and manufacturers.

Trusted by B2B Brands Across North America

We’ve built ecommerce engines for brands moving real product, solving real operational pain, and scaling in tough B2B environments.

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What It Looks Like in Action

Building Materials Brands We've Helped Grow

We've built ecommerce engines for brands in complex industries where quoting, bulk ordering, and operational workflows are critical to success.

Shopify Migration for Industrial Supplier
Shopify Migration for Industrial Supplier

+10x Traffic | +48% Conversions | 8x Sales Growth

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Real Results from B2B Teams Like Yours

From streamlined operations to record-breaking growth, these are just a few wins from clients who made the shift. You don’t have to take our word for it—here’s what manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors are saying after working with ShiftB2B.

 

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"Conversions increased by 78% within the first 30 days".

Adam A., President, Home Goods Wholesaler
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"They took a systematic, and organized approach, with a personal touch. They treat our business as their own".

Joe T., President, Food & Beverage
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"They clearly understood our needs, and built within our budget".

Luc D., Operations Manager, Industrial Supply
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"They understand not only our needs, but what our customers need".

Edgar D., President, Health & Beauty Distributor
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"An agency totally dedicated to B2B. They get it".

Carol L., Marketing Manager, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Common Questions

What You Should Know

Building materials ecommerce isn’t about selling SKUs — it’s about creating systems that support bulk ordering, quoting, and customer-specific pricing. Here’s what B2B brands ask us most often.

Can Shopify handle complex quoting workflows?

Yes. We use Sparklayer B2B and custom flows to enable quote requests, bulk order pricing, and customer-specific catalogs.

Do you integrate with ERP and inventory systems?

Absolutely. We connect Shopify to ERPs like NetSuite and Acumatica, plus WMS and CRM tools.

Can you support multi-warehouse fulfillment?

Yes. We configure location-based inventory availability, shipping logic, and fulfillment rules.

Do you build custom customer portals?

Yes. We create B2B UX features like login dashboards, saved orders, and contract pricing.

What’s the typical project timeline?

Most building materials ecommerce projects launch within 8–12 weeks depending on complexity.

Built for Complexity. Designed for Growth.

Let's Build Your Ecommerce Engine

Book a Discovery Call and we’ll explore how we’d support your building materials brand’s ecommerce growth.