A qualified commercial flooring contractor can ensure that flooring installation goes smoothly and cost-effectively. In order to do this, they rely on certain manufacturing expertise. Given today’s economy, it’s tempting for them to deal directly with manufacturers. But that route is time consuming and can lead to higher costs. This is the time to deal with expert suppliers for all your flooring needs.

Poor planning leads to overtime, and overtime leads to mounting expenses. Accurate planning and project definition, realistic turnaround times and estimated delivery dates are all key in avoiding unforeseen costs and construction timeline overruns. At Koydol, the sales staff understands this and therefore knows that their role goes beyond filling a purchase order—they’re an integral part of the project.

 Case Study  

A recent story cited a contractor who relied on a distributor for a carpeting delivery. The semi-trailer with rolls of carpeting arrived on site, but the client didn’t possess forklifts to lift them. So the driver was paid to deliver the carpeting to a nearby warehouse, where it sat for several weeks while the client deliberated on whether to rent a crane. The site also lacked freight elevators to handle a full roll of carpeting.

When the carpeting finally did get on site, the crew had to roll it out into the parking garage and cut it there, since no other space was available. Then they hauled all that carpeting up stairwells to finish the installation, which of course led to dirty carpet backing.

The end result: project delays and carpeting that cost more to install than was originally planned. A qualified and experienced commercial flooring contractor could have prevented this by working closely with the manufacturer. That’s where Koydol steps in—we help you every step of your purchase to get the right product at the right time and in the right way.

 Impact of the Economy  

The current state of the economy affects more than just the clients who need new flooring—it affects mills and flooring manufacturers as well. A commercial flooring contractor who understands changing market conditions avoids unpleasant surprises by relying on an educated supplier. At Koydol, we keep our ears to the floor, we listen to the pulse of the industry and we share this information with our contractors and purchasers.

There are now longer lead times than there were just a few years back because manufacturers can no longer keep inventory the way they used to. Lead time is also affected because flooring products are mostly manufactured overseas today. Transporting the goods can be costly, but more affordable shipping could be costly time-wise. Leave these problems to Koydol—we make sure you get your product on time at the best possible price.

 Be Prepared   

No matter how well planned a project is, unexpected conditions can threaten both the budget and schedule for flooring installation. One benefit of working with Koydol is that we've always got a Plan B to ensure the project stays on track—we closely monitor the Required on Job (ROJ) dates. When things go off-track, we have a vast team of experts who are ready to jump in and assist.

Together with a savvy flooring contractor and a reliable supplier, the builder can determine how best to allocate the budget, negotiate the best terms and ensure proper installation within budget and timeline.