Pest Control
Pests move quickly through shared walls, and student housing adds shared bedrooms, secondhand furniture and a full building of move-ins in the same week. A slow or...
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Turn and Make-Ready Services
Most student housing properties turn a large share of their beds in the short window between move-out and the August move-in. A turn vendor who misses that deadline...
Access Control and Security Systems
Student housing runs on bedroom-level locks, shared common areas and a full building of key or credential handoffs in a single week. Lost keys, guests and residents who...
Wi-Fi and Internet Providers
Students treat internet as essential for classes, gaming and streaming, and a full building connecting on move-in day will test any network at once. Poor coverage or slow...
Furniture, Interior Design and Staging
Most purpose-built student housing is leased furnished, so furniture is part of the product residents pay for and gets used hard by a new group every year. Common areas...
Renters and Liability Insurance
Many student residents are first-time renters who do not know what renters insurance covers or why the lease requires it. A clear program protects residents' belongings,...
Events calendar
Where the industry meets next
Association conferences, trade shows and operator-hosted events, for operators and the suppliers who serve them.
Multifamily Executive Conference 2026
Multifamily Executive (Zonda) · VEA Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA
2026 GNAA Awards Gala
Greater Nashville Apartment Association · Omni Nashville, Nashville, TN
2026 Multifamily Industry Summit
Indiana Apartment Association · 502 East Event Centre, Carmel, IN
AAMD Supplier's Council Forum: Meet the Regional Managers
Apartment Association of Metro Denver · AAMD Education Center, Greenwood Village, CO
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Strategy and technology
Software, services and partners that run the business side- Property Management and Leasing Software 68
- Revenue Management Software 20
- Resident Screening and Payments 39
- Access Control and Security Systems 54
- Wi-Fi and Internet Providers 27
- Marketing and Leasing Technology 67
- Reputation and Resident Sentiment 15
- Virtual Tours and 3D Imaging 25
- Renters and Liability Insurance 55
- Group Purchasing and Procurement 18
- Staffing and Recruiting 61
- Payroll, Benefits and HR 18
- Offshoring and Back-Office Support 14
- Market Research and Data Analytics 43
- RFP and Construction Consulting 22
- Inspections and Maintenance Software 26
- Smart Home and Building Sensors 19
- Resident Events and Engagement 33
- Resident Wellness and Mental Health 0
- Legal, Collections and Eviction Services 18
- Architecture and Engineering 38
Operations and maintenance
The trades and suppliers that keep properties leasing- Turn and Make-Ready Services 142
- Capital Projects, CapEx and Renovation 72
- Painting Contractors 91
- Flooring and Carpet 54
- Cabinets, Countertops and Bath Refinishing 20
- HVAC Services 30
- Plumbing Services 38
- Electrical Services 30
- Pest Control 49
- Landscaping and Grounds 26
- Pressure Washing and Exterior Cleaning 32
- Gutter Cleaning and Repair 31
- Roofing 27
- Locksmith and Key Control 26
- Security Patrol and Courtesy Officers 21
- Mold and Water Damage Remediation 29
- Janitorial and Cleaning 54
- Waste and Valet Trash 24
- Parking Management and Maintenance 24
- Resident Shuttles and Transportation 20
- Fitness Equipment Sales and Service 20
- Pool and Spa Maintenance 19
- Furniture, Interior Design and Staging 50
- Laundry Equipment and Services 19
- Signage and Wayfinding 17
- Promotional Products and Apparel 21
- Moving and Storage 16
- Mail and Package Management 22
- Fire and Life Safety 15
- Appliance Sales and Repair 15
- Window Treatments 15
- Playground and Amenity Equipment 15
- Elevator Service 21
- Energy and Utility Management 25
- EV Charging 16
- Construction Materials and Supplies 13
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