Roofs, interior upgrades, amenity refreshes and repositioning projects need careful scoping, competitive bids and a schedule that works around the academic year. The right advisors help you avoid surprises.
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Each one opens a short guide, then the suppliers who do the work.
General contractors manage and build capital projects, from unit renovations to roofs and amenity spaces, hiring and coordinating the trades and handling permits and inspections. They are responsible for delivering the work on schedule and to the agreed scope.
RFP and construction consultants act on the owner's side of a capital project, helping define the scope, prepare bid documents, compare contractor proposals and oversee the work. They give you an independent check on cost, quality and schedule.
Architecture and engineering firms design new buildings and renovations, prepare construction documents and coordinate with engineers on structure, mechanical and life safety systems. Many also help oversee construction to make sure the work matches the design.
Roofing covers inspection, repair, replacement and ongoing maintenance of roof systems, including shingle, flat or low-slope membrane and metal roofs. Operators use roofers both for emergency leaks and for planning major capital replacements.
This category covers cabinet refacing and repair, countertop replacement, and refinishing of tubs, showers and tile. It gives operators a way to refresh kitchens and bathrooms during a turn or upgrade without a full remodel.
This category covers the supply and installation of carpet, vinyl plank, tile and other floor coverings, along with repairs and sometimes carpet cleaning. For student housing it usually means replacing worn floors during the turn and choosing materials that hold up to heavy use.
Painting contractors handle interior repaints and touch-ups in units and corridors, plus exterior painting of buildings, railings and trim. For student housing, most of the work happens during the turn, along with minor drywall repair before paint goes on.
This category covers companies that maintain, inspect, repair and modernize elevators, usually under an ongoing maintenance contract with additional service calls and upgrade projects quoted as needed.
This category covers distributors and suppliers of the parts and materials maintenance teams use every day, such as paint, flooring, plumbing and electrical parts, hardware and fixtures, plus building materials for larger repairs and renovations.
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