Top 3 Problems Builders Face as Multi-family Housing Buoyancy Surpasses Predictions

Challenges Builders are Facing in the 2024 Market

#3 Challenge

Quality Control
As expectations rise from investors, deadlines loom, and pressure builds, the painstaking process of going over every detail (twice) on a long list of items may seem  out of the realm of reasonable possibility. Some builders may choose to forgo the details, spot check or outsource to save time and money, likely out of necessity. The issue, of course, lies in the fact that the devil is in the details. Humans aren’t perfect and letting quality slip even a little can be disastrous. This also leaves the door open to a major overlooked item, which could mean not only damage to the project, but damage to your reputation and the relationship with your client. Yet, you need to walk the line between perfection and reality. Sound familiar?

Solution

There is an answer. Partner with vendors you know you can trust completely. When you are able to leave the minutiae to a manufacturer, for example, a weight is lifted from your shoulders, your time is freed and your cost decreases. We realize this level of trust is a big ask, but it’s something we do for our partners every day.

#2 Challenge

Availability of Supplies
In this market, availability of supplies can be a significant problem, especially consistent availability. Nothing is worse than planning an entire build and design, only to have half of the hard goods needed on backorder or out of stock when you need them. For example, choosing faucets for your complex’s kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and utility rooms is a lot like cooking dinner; impeccable timing ensures each entree is at its best when served hot just like installation of faucets scheduled in sync smooths the entire process and produces an impressive result. Reliable supply chains are essential to keep projects on track and avoid costly delays and unhappy investors.

Solution
Supply chain shortages are hard to predict. Overcoming a pressing issue could mean adjusting inventory on hand, being flexible with your choices (i.e. chrome or matte black?), or switching direction altogether. This can eat up your time or you could have a partner in place who has already brought a shortage to your attention well ahead of time, and built a specification package for you to avoid it altogether. How? To begin, Pioneer offers multiple lines of uniquely designed, eco-friendly, and stylish bath and kitchen fixtures that are ready to ship in bulk to you or your construction company. With a range of products, spanning from commercial grade to residential, the Pioneer family of brands has the size, configuration, variety of finishes and materials, and speedy shipping that will take this worry off your plate for this project and every project in your future. Add in the people assigned specifically to you who will watch out for you during every step of the build.

#1 Challenge

Project Speed
The tortoise wins the race, right? Unfortunately, not in this market. While we would all like to believe that choosing quality over speed is a best practice, in some cases it’s not possible. You need products that hold up, are easy to install, available, ship speedily and suit the budget. You can’t sacrifice even one item on that list and you need all of them right now. Now what?

Solution
Aim to have it all. Not realistic? There’s a scenario where it is. Quality and speed can be forged together when working with the right company. Pioneer speeds along their partners’ success via efficient project management, impeccable planning, and creative thinking. When these three qualities work in unison, the right faucets and fixtures for the job are chosen from the outset, bearing in mind supply, possible issues outside of Pioneer’s control are researched and plans prepared ahead of time, then set together with today’s budget while keeping a Plan B in place for the potential need to shift funds from one area to another. The result is speed, and lots of it.

Sourcing from and building a strong partnership with one supplier for kitchen, bathroom, utility room and laundry room faucets and fixtures is a great solution and undeniable best practice when the right company is chosen. By taking the time to find a quality product and a company that you trust, you can feel confident the ‘i’s are dotted and the ‘t’s crossed, keeping your reputation and relationships in top-notch condition. This approach simplifies logistics, ensures consistency in quality, speeds up installation timelines, and streamlines communication. We’re here for you. Please reach out via our website form or call us at (800) 338-9468.

There are many ways to the same destination. This saying applies to multifamily housing builds just as much as to anything else in life. The ultimate goal is save as much money as possible while delivering a great finished project – that’s simply showing smart business sense. But, finding a one-off deal or sacrificing quality isn’t the only way to get a healthy ROI. We have a better way.

Pioneer works with professionals every day to develop specification packages and plans that save our valued partners both time and money, sometimes in surprising ways. It’s our goal to ensure your project meets or exceeds its expected outcome. We want to get to know you and your company and show you how we can save you money.  Please reach out via our website form or call us at (800) 338-9468.