Choosing the right builders' network can significantly affect your purchasing costs, profitability, efficiency and ability to win more work. Before committing to any network, we encourage builders to meet the Australian Builders Network team, understand what we provide and compare the available supplier pricing and services.
Australian Builders Network was established approximately 15 years ago by Steve Yagmur, a third-generation builder with more than 30 years of direct building-industry experience. ABNetwork was created from a genuine understanding of the pressures faced by small and medium-sized builders—and a determination to make operating a building business easier, more efficient and more profitable.
Why experience matters
A builders' network is about much more than offering a list of suppliers. It requires a detailed understanding of construction, estimating, supplier negotiations, product selection, contracts, administration and the everyday challenges builders face.
Over the years, other businesses have introduced similar concepts and services. However, a business model alone cannot replicate decades of practical industry experience, trusted supplier relationships or a proven history of supporting builders.
Longevity also matters. Builders should carefully consider the experience, stability, supplier coverage and long-term track record of any organisation before signing an agreement.
An award-winning network built for builders
ABNetwork's commitment to innovation and member support was recognised with an innovation award in 2025. This recognition reflects our continued investment in services, technology and practical tools designed specifically for our builder members.
Our services include:
- Access to negotiated pricing through preferred suppliers,
- Exclusive price files through our members' portal
- Estimating and Bill of Quantities support
- Purchase-order and administrative tools, coming soon
- Access to 50 Standard home designs, coming soon
- Industry education, information, trade nights and webinars
- Access to our Tullamarine showroom for eligible Victorian members and shared showrooms in Brisbane and Sydney.
Our showroom allows members to meet with their clients in a professional environment, compare products and make colour and product selections. It can also help builders present their businesses more professionally, improve their strike rate and win more work.
Compare the complete value—not just the membership fee
The lowest membership fee does not necessarily deliver the greatest overall value. Builders should compare the range of suppliers, actual product pricing, level of support, technology, services, facilities and industry experience offered by each network.
Depending on the supplier and product, ABNetwork members may save up to 40% compared with standard market pricing. Even smaller savings across individual products can add up considerably when applied across an entire project—and become even more substantial across multiple projects each year.
Because our negotiated supplier pricing is commercially confidential, we cannot publish or distribute detailed member price files publicly. However, eligible builders are welcome to meet with our team to discuss their purchasing requirements, learn more about the network and see where meaningful savings may be available to their business.
Meet us before making your decision
Before joining any builders' network or buying group, take the time to ask questions, compare what is genuinely being offered and understand how the services could benefit your business. We invite you to meet the Australian Builders Network team, learn more about our services and see firsthand what we have developed over the past 15 years. Our objective is not simply to sign up another member—it is to establish a long-term relationship and provide practical, measurable value to your building business.
ABNetwork members are winning more work by using the tools and facilities available to them, particularly our showroom. The showroom provides a professional environment where eligible members can meet with their clients, present products, complete colour selections and create a more engaging customer experience. This can improve a builder's presentation, increase their strike rate and help convert more enquiries into signed contracts.
Put simply, the value or profit generated from winning just one additional project through the showroom could potentially cover the cost of membership for the next 10 to 20 years. When combined with supplier savings, estimating support, price files, business tools and ongoing assistance, membership represents a compelling investment. Its really a no brainer.
Don't base your decision solely on promises or the lowest membership fee. Compare the experience, supplier pricing, services, technology, facilities and ongoing support—and then decide which network offers the greatest overall value for your business. To arrange a meeting with the ABNetwork team or visit our Tullamarine showroom, contact us today.
