Block Renovation Acquires BuildZoom Marketplace, Creating a Single AI-Driven Destination for Construction Projects
Block Renovation has acquired BuildZoom Marketplace, combining a large contractor network and demand engine with AI-driven design, pricing, and project management. The integrated platform will operate nationwide, giving property owners in all 50 states one place to plan, price, and execute residential and small commercial work.
According to the company, the platform now processes more than $100 million in projects annually. The move extends Block's reach beyond the $500 billion residential renovation sector into residential new builds and small commercial developments-together exceeding $1 trillion in market opportunity.
What changes for owners and contractors
- Nationwide access: AI project guidance, contractor matching, and pricing transparency across all 50 states.
- Residential new builds: Support for single- and multi-family construction, adding an estimated $530 billion market.
- Small commercial projects: Services for restaurants, clinics, and retail spaces-roughly $200-300 billion in annual spend.
"With this acquisition, we're scaling the first end-to-end destination for renovation and construction, giving homeowners and small businesses a single place to design, hire, and build with clarity and confidence," said Julie Kheyfets, CEO of Block Renovation. "Together, we're bringing the category from fragmented and opaque to connected, transparent, and trusted."
The product story in one line
BuildZoom brings contractor supply and demand; Block brings AI for design, pricing, and project orchestration. Users get guided planning and transparent budgets; contractors get higher-quality leads and better-prepared clients.
"Our agentic platform is transforming how property owners and contractors collaborate-making every step smarter, more transparent, and more connected," said Matt Stein, Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering at Block. "We're improving the experience for both sides: property owners receive data-driven support and visualization tools, while contractors gain higher-quality leads and better-prepared clients."
Why this matters for real estate and construction pros
- Simplified intake: Standardized scopes and pricing reduce back-and-forth during preconstruction.
- Faster decisions: AI-driven guidance and visualization help owners align on scope and budget earlier.
- Lead quality: Contractors can focus on ready-to-build projects instead of sorting through mismatched inquiries.
- National reach: Multi-market owners can use one platform across portfolios and regions.
The numbers to watch
- $100M+ in annual project volume moving through the platform.
- $500B renovation market coverage now extended to new builds and small commercial.
- $1T+ combined opportunity across residential renovation, new construction, and small commercial.
- ~100M U.S. property owners who face a complex renovation process that the platform aims to streamline.
What to watch next
- Pricing accuracy: How AI estimates track against local market conditions and change orders.
- Contractor adoption: Supply dynamics in underserved geographies and specialty trades.
- Throughput: Time from project intake to signed contract and NTP as indicators of platform efficiency.
"As we expand nationally, we're setting a new standard for what property owners should expect from the renovation and construction experience," Kheyfets said. "Building should be about creating a space you love - and doing so with confidence and trust."
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