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5 Companies Hit $100,000 in Procurement Savings on Mutu

February 10, 2025

construction companies achieving procurement savings across multiple projects using Mutu

In an industry where every dollar counts, smart construction companies are achieving procurement savings and finding new ways to maximise efficiency, reduce waste, and cut costs. One of the most impactful strategies? Sharing surplus resources between sites using Mutu.

Key outcomes

  • Over $100,000 saved by multiple construction companies
  • Reduced unnecessary procurement across projects
  • Improved procurement efficiency through better visibility
  • Better use of surplus materials between sites
  • Lower material wastage and stronger cost control

Through Mutu’s innovative resource-sharing platform; Gartshore, Dempsey Wood, Hick Bros Civil, Oxcon and Woodview Construction have each saved over $100,000 in procurement costs simply by redistributing materials they already owned. Instead of spending unnecessary funds on new purchases, these companies leveraged Mutu to track, share, and relocate surplus materials across their projects—resulting in major financial and environmental benefits.

Construction projects often result in surplus materials—unused timber, excess steel, spare piping, and more. Traditionally, these materials would either be stored indefinitely, sold off at a loss, or worse, sent to landfill. But with Mutu, companies have been able to turn what was once waste into a valuable asset

By making surplus materials visible across all their project sites, these companies have prevented unnecessary procurement, improved construction procurement efficiency, optimised inventory management, and significantly reduced material wastage.

construction resource management platform helping reduce purchasing costs and improve procurement efficiency

The financial impact of sharing materials on Mutu extends beyond just procurement savings. These companies also benefited from:

  • Lower storage costs – By keeping materials in circulation instead of warehousing them for long periods.
  • Faster project timelines – With quicker access to on-hand materials, reducing supplier lead times.
  • Improved sustainability metrics – Cutting waste and reducing the carbon footprint of transporting new materials.
  • Stronger financial performance – Savings directly impacting the bottom line, improving overall profitability.

As construction costs continue to rise and sustainability becomes a key industry focus, more companies are recognising the advantages of resource-sharing platforms like Mutu. The ability to repurpose existing materials between projects not only saves money but also aligns with circular economy principles—reducing demand for new resources and minimising environmental impact.

For these five companies, hitting $100K in savings is just the beginning. As they continue to refine their material management strategies with Mutu, they are on track to achieve even greater financial and environmental benefits.

Interested in seeing how much your company could save? Visit checkmutu.com and start sharing today

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