For Offsite & MMC Manufacturers
Offsite manufacturers face a cashflow crisis: 70-80% of costs upfront, but homeowners won't pay until they see results. BuildROI solves this with factory verification that unlocks early payment while protecting homeowners.
The Cashflow Problem Blocking Offsite Adoption
Traditional milestone payments don't match offsite manufacturing economics:
- You incur 70-80% of total project costs upfront (materials, labour, factory overheads)
- Modules are completed in your factory weeks before the homeowner sees them
- Delivery and installation represent only 15-20% of your total cost
- Homeowners won't release £60-80k before seeing any work
Result: Cashflow stalemate prevents offsite projects from starting. Your capital is tied up, homeowners are protected but suspicious, and offsite adoption stalls.
How BuildROI Solves the Cashflow Problem
BuildROI moves quality verification into the factory — creating verified milestones during production that justify earlier payment while protecting homeowners.
But it's not just about offsite. Modern construction uses a combination of factory-built components, supplier-manufactured materials, and traditional site work. BuildROI's verification system adapts to wherever the work is actually happening:
Watch how BuildROI's verification system works across factory, supplier, and site locations—enabling payments that match how modern construction actually happens.
Modern construction, modern verification. Whether your project is fully offsite, fully traditional, or—as most are—a hybrid approach combining both, BuildROI verifies progress wherever it happens and releases payments accordingly.
The BuildROI Difference
When work happens in your factory:
- Independent PM verifies quality during production
- Verification triggers escrow payment release — you get paid as work progresses
- 50% paid after production milestone verified, 80% before delivery — matches your actual cost profile
- Homeowners protected by independent sign-off — quality verified before modules are built into their home
When work happens on site:
- Traditional milestone verification with enhanced photo documentation
- Payments release as site progress is verified
- Same transparency, same escrow protection
When projects use both:
- Each component pays out when it's actually complete
- Factory modules verified and paid at production completion
- Site work verified and paid at installation completion
- One unified system tracking progress everywhere
Modified Milestone Payment Schedule
For offsite-heavy projects, BuildROI's factory verification model enables this payment structure:
| Milestone | PM Verification | Payment Released | Cumulative Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract + specs finalized | PM reviews manufacturing specs, factory certification, delivery timeline | 10% | 10% |
| Production 50% complete | PM visits factory, verifies components, materials, quality standards mid-production | 40% | 50% |
| Factory completion + QA pass | PM inspects finished module at factory before transport, full photo documentation | 30% | 80% |
| Delivery to site | PM verifies module arrives undamaged and installation-ready | 10% | 90% |
| Installation complete | PM verifies proper installation, integration, weatherproofing, final sign-off | 10% | 100% |
For hybrid projects, the schedule adapts: offsite components follow factory milestones, traditional elements follow site milestones, all tracked in one system.
Why This Works for Everyone
✅ For Manufacturers
- 50% payment after initial production verified (covers materials + early labour)
- 80% paid before delivery (matches your actual cost profile)
- Faster payment than traditional contracts
- Independent verification proves quality to homeowners (increases sales)
✅ For Homeowners
- Independent PM verifies quality at factory before it's built into their home
- Photo/video documentation shows production progress
- Problems caught in factory cost £200-500 to fix vs. £2,000-5,000 on-site
- Still protected by escrow — payment only released after PM sign-off
Additional Benefits for Offsite Manufacturers
Quality Verification You Can Market
BuildROI's independent verification gives you a competitive advantage:
- Third-party quality certification — not just your own claims
- Verifiable track record — data on your performance across projects
- Factory environment inspection — easier than on-site, catches problems early
- Increased homeowner confidence — independent oversight drives sales
Data That Demonstrates Your Value
Every BuildROI project generates data that proves offsite quality:
- Defect rates — prove your quality advantage over traditional builds
- Timeline accuracy — demonstrate faster delivery
- Cost predictability — show clients the economic case for offsite
- Government intelligence — your success informs policy and funding
Working With BuildROI
BuildROI is piloting factory verification with offsite manufacturers and seeking partnerships with industry organizations like BuildOffsite.
If you're an offsite manufacturer interested in:
- Solving cashflow delays through verified escrow release
- Third-party quality certification that increases sales
- Contributing to the data that proves offsite advantages
Get in touch: Contact jim@buildroi.co.uk to discuss how BuildROI's factory verification model can work for your manufacturing operation and contribute to industry-wide evidence for offsite adoption.