The multifamily industry is very competitive, especially in the Southeastern United States. Developers are constantly looking for new and creative ways to elevate their position in the market. As our economy is lending its way towards the rising costs of materials, labor and equipment, in the front of developers and investors minds is their return on investment,
The construction and design team at SWET Construction Group is finding new applications to optimize rentable space, decrease costs, strategic parking configurations, and maximizing a units living area, for substantial rewards.
The quality of construction or renovations can make or break a project. It is essential to have quality assurance.
Structural Components
In our tight labor market the worse thing a construction team can do is to take shortcuts. Small changes can affect the integrity of the structure. Improperly secured joist hangers, compromised load paths, using the wrong hardware connections, the list goes on and on. They all lead to problems down the road that can end up costing.
Properly constructed building envelopes are vital. It just takes a little bit of water leakage to create the perfect condition for mold to grow, the roofing substrates to rot, along with the wall assemblies, and an overall unhealthy living conditions.
Properly installed windows, doors, and siding not only protect the structure of the building but also provide aesthetic appeal. “We once heard of an installing subcontractor who mis-lapped a radius-top window flange by ¼ inch, causing interior water leaks cascading down the interior living room wall of a condominium. This generated a $2 million lawsuit (settled out of court for $400,000), according to an article in Multifamily Executive.
Quality is paramount when it comes to construction and renovations of multifamily projects.
Our experience and dedication is what has made SWET Construction Group a trusted name in the multifamily industry. With over 30,000 multifamily units throughout the country, we ensure our customers receive the right products at the right prices.