Manufacturing
Selecting a Steel Building Supplier
Supplier evaluation checklist
Ask every supplier the same questions and ask for evidence.
| Area | What to ask | Evidence to request |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana experience | Have you supplied projects in Guyana? | Verifiable references |
| Engineering | Who designs and details? Which codes? | Sample drawings, design basis |
| Factory | Own facility or subcontracted? Capacity? | Factory visit or video, capacity data |
| Quality | ITP, welding procedures, inspection | Sample ITP, WPS, welder certificates |
| Certifications | Which certifications are current? | Certificates and issuing-body verification |
| Coating | System proposed for the exposure | Coating specification, DFT records |
| Logistics | Packing and container planning | Sample loading plan and packing list |
| Scope clarity | What is excluded? | Written scope matrix |
| Support | Erection drawings and technical support | Sample erection drawings |