Evaluation of construction equipment acquisition methods in Malayisan construction industry

Abstract

Purchasing with cash, financing through a loan, renting and leasing are four most common ways for construction equipment acquiring. Each of these ways has its own advantages and disadvantages, both from financially and non-financially point of view. For having a best result in profit for a construction industry choosing a best alternative for obtaining a machine is one of the most important issues that should be considered. The optimum acquisition strategy come from accurate estimates of revenues and cost and also some non-financial factors that effect on choosing acquisition mode. The purpose of this report is to identify these factors classify them and make a decision making for obtaining a best alternative of acquisition mode through the case study.