What to Look for in a Construction Supplier
Choosing the correct construction supplier plays an important role in the success of the job in hand. There are various factors to consider when offering a tender, some of which will be covered throughout this article. The three main considerations are as follows:-
1. Deadlines
Many construction companies are very busy doing more than one project at a time. It is extremely important that you choose a supplier who can cater for your needs throughout your project to ensure you can do your job in an efficient manner.Groundforce pride themselves on having a huge product portfolio available throughout UK and Ireland using local sales representatives to cover every region coupled with a helpful hire desk support team. Groundforce also use an online system called Groundforce Online which allows users to check the various different aspects of their accounts details such as, viewing live hires and running site prints to check what equipment they have on-site, to give you full control of your product on hire.
2. Price
As always price is pivotal factor to anyone and therefore plays a part when deciding ona supplier. After you narrow your options down to the final few it is important to determine the best supplier who offers value for money as well as quality. It is good to remember that paying that little bit extra you are more likely toget better quality productsand service when hiring.When you do decide on your supplier it is always good to review them each year on factors such as:-
- Product Range
- Product Availbility
- Equipment Quality
- Service Reliability
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Invoicing
- Price
3. Experience and Knowledge
This is where you must feel 100% confidence in your chosen supplier, the experience and knowledge is something that money cannot buy. An experienced sales representative/hire desk team member can make all the difference in choosing the correct options for the job using the product knowledge and experience to aid you complete your task ahead. Groundforce ensure all staff members are kept up to date on all the latest products and services by regular meetings and internal communications on the benefits to the customer. One of the best ways to analyse the experience of the team is to ask for referrals or case studies of previous jobs.
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Groundforce are one of the UK and Ireland’s leading supplier to the construction industry offering, formwork, piling equipment, pipe stoppers, pump hire and shoring. Groundforce boast over 20 years of experience in the construction field and pride themselves on their enviable portfolio of products and services. Groundforce are also pleased to offer a comprehensive technical support service for a variety of products and services. To find out more about our products and services from Groundforce, just call 0800 000 345 or email groundforce@vpplc.com