BuildDirect is a technology company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is an online marketplace for heavyweight home improvement products. In October 1999, BuildDirect co-founders Jeff Booth and Rob Banks had a vision. Their vision was to simplify the home improvement industry and give the power of choice back to the homeowner. They wanted provide those seeking to build or improve their homes with an online marketplace to access the products they wanted, at the prices they'd love, and deliver them on time and directly to their doorstep.