Case Study: Mainbrace Constructions improves cash flow and subcontractor trust with Earlytrade

Managing skills shortages with early settlements

The customer, Mainbrace Constructions, a specialist retail builder, was facing significant challenges stemming from a severe skilled labor shortage and escalating project costs. Like many in the construction industry, they needed a solution to manage cash flow, retain top talent, and maintain trust within their supply chain. To address this, they turned to Earlytrade and its service for providing always-on early settlements.

Earlytrade implemented its automated early settlement system for Mainbrace Constructions, which provided their subcontractors with on-demand access to early payments. This solution delivered improved supply chain liquidity, gave subcontractors greater visibility over their payments, and created opportunities for cost escalation arbitrage. For a key measurable impact, the case study notes that labor suppliers on the platform saw demand for this Earlytrade service increase by 43% in FY22, demonstrating its effectiveness in supporting payroll-heavy operations.

Mainbrace Constructions

Jaco Steyn

Chief Financial Officer