VIVA Railings Procurement Strategy

Delivering Value in a Shifting Market

Certainty in Uncertain Times

In today’s volatile construction landscape—where tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and labor fluctuations are daily realities—procurement flexibility is a competitive advantage.

At VIVA Railings, we provide more than architectural railing and metal panel systems—we deliver a strategic sourcing model tailored to each project. With full turnkey capabilities in design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation, and a global network of trusted suppliers, we ensure every client receives the best-value solution for their specific timeline, budget, and compliance needs​.

Our Procurement Strategy

Every VIVA project undergoes a detailed assessment to identify the ideal sourcing path. We’ve built a three-tiered procurement model to ensure we can deliver value, regardless of market conditions.

Procurement Models Overview

Each model is selected based on project-specific requirements—not a one-size-fits-all template​.

How We Decide: Key Evaluation Criteria

Our team works closely with architects, contractors, and developers to analyze the following five factors before locking in a sourcing plan:

• Tariff exposure and supply chain risk
• Labor cost and availability (U.S. vs. international)
• Lead time sensitivity and project deadlines
• Compliance mandates (e.g., Buy America(n), local specs)
• Overall budget and design intent

✅ Result: A custom procurement strategy that aligns with your goals and protects your project from market disruption​.

Tariffs & Global Volatility: What You Need to Know

The U.S.–China trade environment has shifted dramatically. Here's a snapshot of cumulative tariff activity affecting construction materials between 2018 and 2025:

Despite these increases, VIVA has worked to minimize pricing impact through:

• Strategic global procurement diversification
• Domestic sourcing options when compliance or speed is key
• Early engagement to lock in pricing and timelines before market changes hit​

Why Pricing Can Be Complex

International procurement is rarely linear. Pricing is influenced by a wide range of unpredictable forces:

• Ongoing tariff fluctuations
• Freight congestion and shipping delays
• Currency shifts
• Regional labor and material cost spikes 

Our pricing is based on aggregated, pre-negotiated global quotes, often secured months in advance. For this reason, itemized backup (e.g., international invoices) may not always be available​.

Bottom Line: Flexible Strategy, Smart Sourcing

Tariffs are real—but they don’t have to disrupt your project.
 VIVA’s procurement process was built for agility. We combine sourcing intelligence, proactive communication, and transparent value engineering to make sure your railing or metal panel system is delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance.

💬 Let’s build with certainty—even in uncertain times.

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