Getting multiple quotes is good practice. Making sense of those quotes — comparing apples to apples across different suppliers, formats, and pricing structures — is where most builders lose time and make mistakes.
What AI Quote Intelligence does
When supplier responses come back on your RFQ, Build Margin's AI analyses every quote automatically. It normalises pricing to the same units, flags line items that are significantly above or below the average, identifies missing items, and ranks suppliers by overall value — not just lowest price.
Anomaly detection
If one supplier quotes steel reinforcement at twice the rate of everyone else, the AI flags it. If a quote is missing three line items that every other supplier included, the AI flags that too. You see exactly where each quote deviates from the norm, so you can ask the right questions before committing.
Smart ranking
The AI considers multiple factors when ranking supplier responses: total price, completeness (did they quote everything?), delivery timeline, supplier verification status, and historical performance on the platform. The result is a ranked list that reflects actual value, not just the cheapest number.
What this means for procurement
You spend less time in spreadsheets comparing quotes and more time making informed decisions. The AI doesn't choose your supplier — it gives you the information you need to choose confidently.
For suppliers, this means competitive pricing and completeness are rewarded. If your quote is thorough, well-priced, and submitted promptly, the AI will rank you favourably — which means builders are more likely to select you.
Quote Intelligence is available on AI Pro plans and processes quotes automatically as they arrive. No setup required — it just works.