Five Construction Phases, One System
Framing and drywall projects progress through multiple phases, each with different material requirements. materialpro tracks all material costs across every phase.
Framing
Metal studs, screws
Insulation
Batt insulation, acoustic materials
Drywall
Drywall sheets, joint tape
Finishing
Joint compound, sandpaper
Ceilings
Acoustic ceiling tiles, T-bar grid
Framing
Metal studs, screws
Insulation
Batt insulation, acoustic materials
Drywall
Drywall sheets, joint tape
Finishing
Joint compound, sandpaper
Ceilings
Acoustic ceiling tiles, T-bar grid
Industry Pain Points
Procurement Challenges for Framing & Drywall Contractors
Steel Price Volatility
Steel prices for framing materials like metal studs fluctuate significantly. Locking in purchase prices early is critical for cost control.
Complex Unit Conversions
Converting between pricing units (e.g., per thousand sq ft) and shipping units (e.g., studs, drywall sheets) is error-prone when done manually.
Equipment Rental Tracking
Equipment rentals like scissor lifts require expiration date tracking. Late returns incur extra charges, and manual management leads to missed deadlines.
Cross-Phase Cost Overruns
Projects span five construction phases, each using different materials. Managing material costs and budgets across phases is extremely challenging.
How materialpro Solves These Problems
From quote price locking to cross-phase cost tracking, fully automated
Quote Management & Price Locking
Send project material lists to multiple vendors for quotes. AI auto-compares line by line. Once accepted, prices are automatically locked — all subsequent orders execute at the agreed price, effectively managing steel price volatility.
- AI auto-compares multiple vendor quotes
- Prices automatically locked upon acceptance
- Quickly convert quotes to blanket POs
Smart PO Management
Select items from project material lists or blanket POs to create purchase orders, specifying shipping units and lengths. The system automatically handles conversions between pricing and shipping units, eliminating manual calculation errors.
- Automatic unit conversion, eliminating errors
- One-click PO generation from blanket POs
- Easy export to ERP systems
Field Delivery Confirmation
Field teams can reserve PO numbers and attach delivery slips via the mobile app. AI auto-reads delivery slip content and matches to POs, with instant discrepancy alerts.
- Snap and upload delivery slips from your phone
- AI auto-matches to corresponding POs
- Instant receiving discrepancy alerts to the office
Inventory Management
View warehouse inventory in real time. Field staff can query and request materials directly from the mobile app without calling the office. Unified management across all construction phases.
Receipt Processing
Field staff snap photos of receipts. AI auto-reads and codes to projects and costs. Equipment rental receipts are automatically linked, syncing to ERP after approval.
Invoice Matching
AI auto-downloads and scans invoices, matches them to POs, verifies accuracy, and flags price and quantity discrepancies — ensuring you only pay for materials actually received.
Material Tracking
Track Common Framing & Drywall Materials
From metal studs to acoustic ceiling tiles, materialpro supports procurement and inventory tracking for all framing and drywall materials, unified across five construction phases.