About BuildChain
BuildChain was created by people with direct experience in construction delivery, pricing, subcontractor engagement and commercial growth. The business exists to improve how subcontractor capability is introduced to real projects, reducing friction while increasing confidence on both sides of the supply chain.
Team
Jack Lewington
Director, Project Access & Partnerships
About Jack
Jack brings a background in commercial construction delivery alongside extensive experience in business development within the construction and built environment sector. Having worked across pricing, subcontractor engagement and live-site delivery, Jack understands how projects are won, staffed and executed, and where misalignment between capability, scope and timing creates risk. Jack has spent years building relationships with subcontractors and delivery teams, aligning the right businesses with the right work. That combination of delivery insight and commercial development underpins the BuildChain model.
About Chris
With over two decades of experience, Chris is an accomplished executive across recruitment, sales, business development and management. He has a strong track record in building high-performing teams, forging strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth. Chris excels at identifying market opportunities, shaping commercial strategy and delivering exceptional client outcomes. His leadership and commercial discipline play a central role in BuildChain's ability to operate with clarity, consistency and long-term focus.
Chris Vine
Director, Delivery & Contractor Engagement
Services
We remove the time, risk and pressure involved in finding the right contractor at the right time.
- Identifies and vets suitable subcontractors
- Ensures compliance, licensing and insurance standards are met
- Makes direct introductions
- Supports early alignment on scope and programme
You remain in full control of contractor selection and appointment. We do not replace your supply chain. We strengthen it.
- Faster access to proven delivery partners
- Reduced procurement effort
- Additional capacity without internal overhead
- Better alignment between scope, capability and programme
- Credible options when programmes shift
BuildChain is completely free for clients.
- No fees
- No commissions
- No mark ups
- No obligation to award work
You only engage contractors if and when it suits you. There is no downside.
Additional Services
Compliance Support
BuildChain's Compliance & Management Systems Support
In addition to our core services, BuildChain can support your business with the preparation, implementation and ongoing management of key compliance frameworks - helping you operate more professionally, win more work, and reduce risk.
As an optional, fee-based service, we can assist with:
Our approach is pragmatic and contractor-friendly. We focus on systems that work in the real world, not paperwork for paperwork's sake.
ISO Certification Support
Guidance and preparation for standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), and ISO 14001 (Environmental), including documentation alignment, system set-up and readiness for audit.
Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
Development or refinement of a streamlined, practical IMS that brings quality, safety and environmental processes together into a single, workable system tailored to your business.
Policies, Procedures & Templates
Creation or updating of WHS systems, risk registers, method statements, quality procedures, environmental plans and other compliance documentation.
Audit Preparation & Gap Analysis
Review of your current systems, identification of gaps, and a clear roadmap to get you audit-ready.
Ongoing Compliance Support
Advice on maintaining certifications, document control, record keeping and continuous improvement processes.