About the Company

The Building Company is the Southern African building materials division of Pepkor, operating over 180 stores and sites across South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, and Botswana. Our branches operate as corporate, joint venture, or franchise stores, providing widespread access to quality building products throughout the region.

Our Services and Expertise

We serve the full spectrum of the construction industry, catering to residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Our brands are trusted by professional and private developers, project managers, building contractors, builders, plumbers, electricians, joiners, cabinet-makers, tilers, roofing specialists, owner-builders, and home improvers.

For more than 30 years, we have provided expert advice and personalised service to support our wide range of products, helping customers complete projects efficiently and successfully.

Our Brands

The Building Company family includes well-known retail brands such as BUCO, Timbercity, and speciality brands Tiletoria, B-ONE, HHL Bildware, HHL Buchel, and HHL W&B Hardware. Our wholesale brands include Brands4Africa and Citiwood, all designed to meet the diverse needs of the building and construction industry.

Our Divisions

The Building Company operates through three key divisions:

• Retail – Serving individual and professional customers through our extensive store network.

• Wholesale – Providing bulk supply solutions for larger projects and industry partners.

• Specialised – Offering niche products and services tailored to specific construction and building needs.