Ajay Maini Group of Companies has more than 25 years of experience and expertise in the field of scaffolding and formwork. Ashok Mandal, Director, Ajay Maini Group of Companies talks about the factors driving the procurement decision making.

Current trends
Due to slowdown in overall construction activities, the procurement of scaffolding and formwork has been subdued. Commenting on the current trends in procurement of scaffolding and formwork, Mandal says, “The construction companies or builders have been trying to use available materials to the fullest, thereby maximising resource utilisation. However, the developers of the fast track infrastructure projects such as refineries and some real estate companies have been buying formwork and scaffolding in good volumes, thus offering hope for the future scopes.”

Major buying factors
Mandal suggests some factors a buyer should consider before making a decision of buying scaffolding and formwork:
• Development of own assets which will help in executing future projects
• Timely completion of project
• Safety and quality of construction
• Cost-effectiveness.

Factors drive procurement decision making
Speaking on the procurement drivers, Mandal said that the factors like asset building, safety at workplace, and quality of construction are the major factors driving the procurement decision making of scaffolding and formwork apart from pricing, productivity and durability.

Rent or buy?
Focusing on the factors a buyer should consider while determining whether to rent or buy scaffolding and formwork. According to Mandal renting of scaffolding and formwork can be a good option if numbers of work are being executed simultaneously. Short duration projects with very high requirements of scaffolding and formwork and short-term view of company’s future plans and prospects also encourage renting.

Buying of scaffolding and formwork is considered if there is a plan to build own assets and strengths. Long-term perspective of a company and eye on quality and safety should support buying, Mandal added.
Being industry partner
Responding to a question on why a buyer should opt for scaffolding and formwork offered by his company Mandal says, “Ajay Maini Group of Companies offers quality products and systems backed by prompt deliveries and excellent pre- and after-sales services, at attractive prices. We are continuously innovating and evolving, while building up capacities. Our customers are assured of a dependable partner in their progress.”

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Asset building, safety at workplace, and quality of construction are the major factors driving the procurement decision making.

Ashok Mandal, Director, Ajay Maini Group of Companies