Built By Builders, Priced By the Factory
No importer, distributor or retail margins stacked on your bill
Every container checked at the factory before it is packed
Run by the team behind Davicon Group’s custom homes
Catalogue, current pricing and straight answers, fast
Construction Materials for Australian & New Zealand Trade
Tested on Our Own Builds First
Davicon Group, R&B’s parent company, used R&B to source the materials for a high-end 50-square Melbourne home: timber, windows, doors and joinery, all direct, all inspected. The materials bill came in 20 to 30 per cent under local supply, same spec.
What Builders Say About R&B
"R&B priced our materials list line for line and came in well under our regular supplier. Same spec, no drama."
"The cabinetry turned up ready to install. Someone had clearly checked it before it left the factory."
"Ordering by the container took a real slice off our townhouse build costs. The catalogue and pricing came through the same day we asked."
FAQS
Common Questions About Building Construction Materials
Why are building materials so expensive in Australia?
Most of the cost sits in the supply chain, not the product. By the time timber, windows or cabinetry reach your site they have passed through importers, distributors and retailers, and every step adds a margin. The retail markup is the piece you can control, and sourcing factory-direct removes it. That is what R&B was set up to do.
Where does Australia import building materials from?
A large share of Australia’s building materials comes from China and other Asian manufacturing hubs, with Europe supplying some specialised products. The same factories supply many local retailers; the difference is how many layers sit between the factory and your site. R&B buys from the factory directly, inspects every container before it ships, and passes the wholesale price on to builders in Australia and New Zealand.
Is there a shortage of building materials in Australia?
Supply is far healthier than during the shortages of the early 2020s, but lead times on specific products can still blow out when local stock runs thin. Because R&B sources by the container and deals directly with factories, we can confirm availability up front and lock your order in early rather than waiting on local supply.
How much can I save sourcing building construction materials direct?
On a recent Davicon Group build, sourcing direct through R&B brought the materials bill in 20 to 30 per cent under local supply, same spec. Your saving depends on products and volume, so send us your current quote and we will price it line for line.
How do you guarantee quality on imported building materials?
Every container is inspected at the factory before it is packed and shipped. For cabinetry and joinery, an experienced cabinet maker checks each pre-assembled unit and corrects any fault before loading. Factory-direct pricing with quality control built in.
What are your lead times and delivery areas?
Lead times vary by product and container schedule; timber, windows and doors are available now with current pricing ready to send. R&B is based in Melbourne and supplies builders across Australia and New Zealand. Tell us your timeline and project location and we will confirm both.