South Africa's economy has taken one of the most severe knocks in centuries and the impact has caused ripple effects across various sectors. The building and construction industry have been heavily affected and job losses have been severe, with contractors having to find numerous ways to curb costs while working with much smaller and perhaps less experienced teams.
That said, the value of partnering with the right team remains one of the biggest drivers of successful project completion and quality assurance.
Polyflor COO, Clive Rabie notes, "We have seen a significant increase in installation issues and failures because of contractors having to multitask and be in several places because of a cut in resources. The unfortunate result is that the high quality, expertise, supervision and guidance on some sites have diminished significantly - to the detriment of the quality of the installation, timelines and ultimately budget.
Clive explains that with cost cutting so high on the agenda, it is often the deciding factor in terms of rewarding contracts and also the reason for things to go awry. However, working with a reputable team, with experienced supervision, brings value beyond the initial cost and here are some basics when appointing a supplier or contractor.
"At Polyflor, one of the key differentiators is our ability to partner with our clients to help them optimise their expertise and reputation, as we know just how valuable experience is when it comes to installing flooring as it was intended," he comments.
Clive's final word of advice is to talk to Polyflor's technical team directly should you have the need for a referral or expert advice for your next flooring project.
Let our Technical team help you ensure your installation team get it right.