Building Knowledge Systems

BKS is developing product selection and configuration systems which will enable users to be better informed about the products they select and purchase with the ultimate goal of designing and building more sustainable homes. BKS is currently in the process of raising Seed Investor Funding. Funds will be used to launch an e-commerce platform for bui... lding product selection to homeowners, architects, and builders. Target Market: Initially focused on the $440 billion US housing market including new homes, remodels/additions, condos, etc. 35% of that market is made up of products ($154 billion). Homeowners are selecting 60% of those products, resulting in an addressable market of $92 billion in products. Milestones to date: Creation of a curated database of 5,000 building product manufacturers in the US and Canada. Website of curated database of building product manufacturers (HomeProductSelector.com). HomeProductSelector.com iOS app. Prototype selectors and configurators. What we are working on: Further development of product selection tools. Expand reach to customers through both mobile and web platforms. Build a system of tools for easy review, configuration, selection, and purchase of products for homeowners and professionals. Provide building products manufacturers a uniquely targeted environment to promote and sell their products. Build the e-commerce platform to connect our users (homeowners and professionals) to our suppliers (building product manufacturers). The BKS team has worked together on multiple projects directly related to BKS' mission, over the last 25 years and has a unique set of skills, knowledge, and experience to successfully address this market.Read More