by Paul Willis

Part of the charm of the multifamily industry is that a wide variety of tactics can be used to achieve results, and virtually every operator has a unique strategy. Those divergent methods certainly apply to how operators handle their construction processes, as well.

Some completely outsource their construction and renovation projects to various third-party outlets, others use preferred vendors, and some utilize the vertical integration approach by deploying their own in-house construction teams. While all have their advantages, the latter would seem to be the most beneficial for an owner/operator. The decision to opt for in-house construction, however, doesn’t instantly serve as a magic wand to increase productivity at new developments or rehab projects.

Read Paul Willis’s entire article on the Multifamily Executive website.