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Construction & DIY eCommerce Solutions Built for Complex Logistics and B2B Demands

Selling online construction materials and DIY products requires more than a typical retail setup. This industry deals with complex unit measurements, bulk logistics, and demanding B2B expectations. At PrestaRock, we build tailor-made eCommerce platforms using PrestaShop and Sylius to handle the operational, technical, and purchasing challenges unique to construction and DIY supply businesses. Whether you supply building materials, tools, finishes, or renovation products, we create high-performance online stores designed to handle irregular quantities, flexible shipping logic, and seamless ERP integration—so your digital business is as reliable as your warehouse.

Precision Quantities with Flexible Unit Handling

In construction eCommerce, quantities rarely come in integers. Many of our clients sell items by volume (e.g., m³, liters), weight (e.g., kg, tons), or area (e.g., m²). Our platforms are built to:
Support decimal-based product quantities both on product and category pages
Show real-time unit price or volume price alongside bulk pricing
Seamlessly display dual measurement units (e.g., “Sold in 2.5 m², priced per m²”)
This ensures customers can place accurate orders while complying with pricing structures that align with supplier logic and consumer expectations.

ERP Integration with Quantity Conversion

One common challenge in this industry is syncing eCommerce platforms with ERP systems that use different measurement units. For example, your e-shop might sell by square meter while your ERP tracks inventory by box or pallet.
Our advanced integrations map and convert units in real-time so that:
Front-end product quantities align with how customers buy
Back-end ERP systems get the correct converted values.
Orders remain consistent and synchronized between systems, reducing manual errors.

Advanced Shipping Logic for High-Volume and Time-Sensitive Orders

Shipping in construction is rarely a standard flat fee. Products are heavy, bulky, and sometimes urgent. We’ve implemented flexible shipping logic that allows:
Delivery price calculation based on delivery distance (per kilometer)
High-volume cargo calculations based on dimensions and weight
Conditional shipping prices that can be confirmed manually by managers after the order is placed
Order splitting by delivery times—for urgent deliveries and planned batches—ensuring job sites receive materials as needed
This gives you complete control over logistics and creates a smoother, more accurate checkout experience for clients.

Optimized B2B Checkout: The 4+1 Model

Construction eCommerce is heavily B2B-driven. We’ve implemented a unique 4+1 isolated cart process designed for business clients. Here’s how it works:
The B2B customer builds a cart as usual.
The cart is reviewed with pricing and stock validation.
A request is optionally sent to a sales rep or manager for pricing confirmation or shipping negotiation.
The client receives approval and completes the payment.
+1. Internally, your sales or logistics team gets complete visibility and can adjust pricing, approve deliveries, or suggest alternatives.
This hybrid cart-quote-order model is essential for large orders, negotiated pricing, and compliance-based purchasing processes.

Scalable B2B Features Built for Construction

Our platforms offer powerful B2B functionality out of the box, including:
Individual pricing by customer or company group synced with ERP
Custom product codes and aliases used by the buyer’s internal systems
Purchase history, invoice downloads, and document archiving
Company-level accounts with multiple users and permission levels
Quick order forms and CSV import tools for large procurement operations
Real-time stock by location or warehouse zone
These features make it easy for your B2B clients to buy efficiently, re-order quickly, and trust your platform as part of their daily procurement process.