For businesses and large-scale projects, plumbing work requirements usually exceed simple installations and repairs. The decision between outsourcing a professional team of plumbers from a manpower solutions company like SMASCO or hiring a commercial plumbing contractor is critical. Here we’ll explore some details of both options based on key business factors.
1. Quality and Flexibility: Outsourcing a Professional Team of Plumbers vs. Hiring a Commercial Plumbing Contractor
Outsourcing a team of plumbers from a manpower solutions company like SMASCO
- Provides your business with an adjustable workforce, a variety of specialists, and a team that can be formed based on project requirements, size, and duration.
- Gives you access to professional, pre-screened, trained, and certified plumbers who meet safety and industry standards.
- Offers your business more flexibility in hiring, rather than committing to a long-term contract with fixed services the company may not need or benefit from.
Hiring a commercial plumbing work contractor
- Offers a specialized team for setting up plumbing system installation and maintenance.
- Less flexible, as contracts are usually fixed for the entire duration of a project.
- More dependence on the contractor’s available workforce, which may not be adjustable based on workload fluctuations.
Which is best for your business?
- Businesses that need project-specific or seasonal plumbing labor should opt for manpower solutions.
- Companies seeking a turnkey solution with project management should choose a plumbing contractor.
2️. Compliance with Safety and Regulations
Outsourcing a team of plumbers from a manpower solutions company like SMASCO
- Trains their workers to meet Saudi Arabia’s safety codes and labor laws.
- And handles the workers licensing process to be legally and safety compliant.
Hiring a commercial plumbing work contractor
- Contractors also must comply with safety regulations but may vary in their level of adherence depending on their policies.
- Typically responsible for both labor and material compliance, reducing the burden on businesses.
Which is best for your business?
- If you need assured compliance with Saudi labor laws and safety regulations, a manpower company is more reliable.
- If you prefer a contractor to handle all aspects of plumbing system compliance, a commercial plumbing contractor can be better.
3️. Cost and Budget Considerations
Outsourcing a team of plumbers from a manpower solutions company like SMASCO
- Lower cost per worker since you only pay for labor, without overhead costs for materials and supervision. Plus, the more team members you hire, and the longer your contract, the less cost you pay.
- Flexible budget allocation, which allows businesses to scale the workforce as needed.
- Allows payment flexible plans when the contract duration (or the number of labor requested) exceeds a specific limit.
Hiring a commercial plumbing work contractor
- Typically more expensive, as the contract includes materials, labor, supervision, and project management fees.
- Fixed pricing models may lead to higher upfront costs, but contractors handle project execution end-to-end.
- Financial conflicts are more likely to happen, especially when deadlines extend, due to the rise of material, equipment and supplies prices.
- Barely any arranged payment plans.
- Unexpected costs are always encountered.
Which is best for your business?
- Businesses looking for cost-effective labor should choose a manpower company.
- Companies that need a complete package without separate workforce management may opt for plumbing contractors.
4️. Responsibility and Project Management
Outsourcing a team of plumbers from a manpower solutions company like SMASCO
- Your business has the lead for managing and directing the plumbers.
- SMASCO covers the heavy burden of legal documents, insurance, residency visa compliance and renewal, besides managing the monthly salary of all workers.
- Ideal for companies that have strong in-house project management or engineering teams.
Hiring a commercial plumbing work contractor
- The contractor manages the entire plumbing work scope, including procurement, compliance, and labor; this is in every phase of execution.
- Reduces the supervising burden on businesses.
Which is best for your business?
- Manpower solutions are more cost-effective for companies with a strong internal engineering or MEP team.
- Companies that need complete project management and execution, can suit more for hiring a contractor.
5️. Scalability for Large-Scale Projects
Outsourcing a team of plumbers from a manpower company like SMASCO
- Easily scalable, your business can increase or decrease the number of plumbers at different project phases, or extend the contract.
- Ideal for phased developments where plumbers are needed in cycles (e.g., rough-in, finishing, testing).
Hiring a commercial plumbing work contractor
- Fixed teams, contractors provide a predefined workforce based on contract scope. Can barely increase workers, with probably no quick access for workers admission.
- May not adapt easily if additional labor is needed through the project’s midway.
Which is best for your business?
- Dynamic, long-term projects that require workforce flexibility should choose a manpower company.
- Fixed-scope projects with clear deadlines may suit better for a commercial plumbing contractor.
When Merging Both Options is The Best Solution
Large-scale projects usually can never depend on one of the 2 options, as they keep looking for elevating their outcomes:
1. Use commercial plumbing contractors for system installations and critical phases, such as plumbing system layout, certifying compliance, and major installations.
2. Outsource trained plumbers through a manpower company like SMASCO for:
- Regular and routine plumbing work, such as pipe installations, fittings, and general maintenance.
- Necessary need for increasing workforce during project phases.
- Supporting and maintaining the systems installed.
3. Keep skilled labor via the contractor, and keep the flexible manpower via the manpower solutions company.
Final Verdict
| Factor | Manpower Company like SMASCO | Commercial Plumbing Contractor |
| Flexibility | ✅ High – Can scale up/down | ❌ Limited – Fixed contracts |
| Safety & Compliance | ✅ Ensured through labor compliance | ✅ Ensured through project compliance |
| Cost | ✅ Lower labor cost | ❌ Higher cost (includes materials & management) |
| Project Management | ❌ Requires in-house supervision | ✅ Full project oversight |
| Scalability | ✅ Easily adjustable | ❌ Less adaptable mid-project |
Partner With a Manpower Company for a Skilled Plumbing Workforce
SMASCO provides a pre-vetted, certified team of qualified, semi-skilled, and highly skilled professional plumbers. Workers, supervisors, and foremen, all are accessible for large-scale projects across Saudi Arabia. Contact SMASCO today, and optimize your workforce needs!