On May 29, the first industry conference “Buy vs Rent” was held, dedicated to choosing the optimal strategy for forming a fleet of special equipment. The event brought together more than 100 representatives of the construction business interested in reducing costs and increasing the profitability of projects.
Key topics and speakers of the conference
1. Roadmap for the formation of a fleet of vehicles
Viktor Bunetskul, Executive Director of AURORA, presented ready-made calculations of the cost of owning special equipment. The participants learned in which cases it is more profitable to rent the equipment, and when to acquire ownership of it.
2. Hot and cold rentals: how to avoid mistakes
Oleg Malakhovsky, General Director of Rental Tech, spoke about the differences between the types of leases and gave practical recommendations on choosing the optimal model for construction companies.
3. Leasing as a financing tool
Yulduz Abdyushev, regional manager of CFD FMK Leasing, analyzed the financial terms of leasing and the advantages of this tool for cooperation between suppliers and construction companies.
4. Legal aspects of renting special equipment
Yana Oshchepkova, a practicing lawyer, highlighted the key nuances of lease agreements and pitfalls that are worth paying attention to when working with landlords.
5. Economics of ownership vs rent
Dmitry Pankin, CEO of VERTEX, shared methods for accurately calculating the cost of special equipment and cost reduction strategies.
6. How to choose a reliable supplier of equipment
Alina Maslenkova, General Director of RentalProfi, gave recommendations on assessing the reputation of rental companies and checking the technical condition of the equipment.
Results and prospects
The Buy vs Rent conference has become a platform for exchanging experiences and establishing business contacts.
The participants received:
✔ Notes on working with rental companies
✔ Certificates from partners
✔ Possibility of personal communication with experts