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BuildersPlanet .com is providing online materials purchasing power to small and large contractors alike. By combining the buying power of groups of smaller buyers within the BuildersPlanet.com Network these small buyers can receive discounts once reserved only for large companies such as Home Depot. Small and large buyers can instantly reach hundreds of local vendors and contractors with requests for goods and services.

Construction in the Bay area is Booming causing a shortage of tradespeople to complete projects. Online tradesman bidding wars are happening  at BuildersPlanet.com through their Ready 2 Work and Hotlist services.This is giving General Contractors the opportunity to find and hire the best crews, finish jobs on time and earn on-schedule incentives. At the same time subcontractors are getting top dollar and the ability to fill out gaps in their schedules. Win win for all involved.