GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Multifamily Industry Statistics

Supply chain disruptions hinder multifamily maintenance, increase costs, delay projects significantly.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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60% of property developers in the multifamily sector are prioritizing local sourcing to reduce supply chain risks

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48% of multifamily property owners experienced higher inventory costs due to global supply chain disruptions

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53% of multifamily property management firms report increased demand for flexible supply chain arrangements

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61% of multifamily property firms are evaluating dual sourcing strategies to ensure supply chain resilience

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46% of multifamily developers are reconsidering their supply chain partners to improve reliability

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50% of multifamily projects prioritize sustainable sourcing to reduce supply chain risks

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44% of multifamily construction companies are exploring modular building techniques to reduce dependence on supply chains

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55% of builders are adopting more flexible contract agreements to better manage supply chain uncertainties

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47% of supply chain professionals are investing in inventory management software to mitigate disruption impacts

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71% of supply chain professionals believe automation can mitigate future disruptions in the multifamily industry

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69% of the industry believes that digital twins will play a significant role in managing supply chain risks in future multifamily projects

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74% of property managers believe supply chain resilience is key to operational efficiency in the multifamily industry

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66% of industry stakeholders believe that supply chain disruptions will accelerate the adoption of innovative construction technologies

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45% of suppliers are investing in new logistics infrastructure to improve delivery reliability in the multifamily sector

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65% of multifamily property managers report supply chain disruptions impacting maintenance and renovations

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78% of suppliers in the multifamily industry experienced delivery delays over the past year

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52% of multifamily property owners are increasing inventories of critical maintenance supplies due to supply chain uncertainties

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43% of contractors serving the multifamily industry report rising costs of building materials driven by supply chain issues

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69% of multifamily developers have delayed projects due to procurement challenges

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37% of property managers are exploring alternative suppliers because of ongoing supply chain disruptions

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58% of supply chain delays have increased operational costs for multifamily property managers

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73% of multifamily companies plan to stockpile essential maintenance parts to mitigate future supply chain disruptions

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44% of suppliers reported an increase in lead times for critical materials used in multifamily construction

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70% of supply chain professionals in the multifamily construction sector are concerned about future material shortages

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55% of project managers in multifamily projects report delays caused by logistical challenges

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49% of supply chain disruptions have led to project cost overruns in the multifamily sector

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83% of multifamily maintenance providers report difficulty obtaining essential parts on time

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62% of future multifamily projects are incorporating supply chain risk assessments into planning stages

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54% of multifamily property management firms have increased their inventory of critical supplies by at least 10%

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40% of contractors claim that supply chain issues have caused project timeline extensions by an average of 3 months

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75% of tenants in multifamily communities have noticed delays in maintenance due to supply chain issues

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66% of multifamily property managers are negotiating longer payment terms with suppliers to cope with supply chain delays

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58% of multifamily commercial builders are investing in on-site storage to buffer supply chain disruptions

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49% of supply chain issues in the multifamily industry are linked to global geopolitical tensions

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53% of multifamily property owners are considering local manufacturing options for building materials

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64% of multifamily construction projects experienced increased costs directly correlated with supply chain delays

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78% of multifamily property managers have adopted just-in-time inventory practices to handle supply chain uncertainties

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76% of multifamily property managers report that supply chain issues have heightened maintenance response times

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58% of private multifamily developers are seeking alternative procurement strategies to bypass global supply chain bottlenecks

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54% of construction projects in the multifamily sector were delayed due to supply chain issues in 2023

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65% of property managers have seen an increase in cost of building materials, largely attributable to supply chain disruptions

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66% of property managers report that supply chain delays have led to increased tenant complaints about maintenance response time

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72% of multifamily developers have incorporated supply chain risk assessments into their project planning processes

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62% of multifamily property firms report increased expenses due to supply chain delays

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57% of construction projects in the multifamily sector are experiencing supply shortages for key building materials

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83% of multifamily maintenance vendors report that rapid delivery of parts is increasingly important to meet tenant expectations

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49% of multifamily development projects are considering off-site fabrication to mitigate supply chain risks

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42% of contractors in the multifamily industry have adopted new technology solutions to optimize supply chain management

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67% of multifamily developers are exploring additive manufacturing (3D printing) to reduce supply chain dependence

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38% of multifamily firms plan to increase investment in supply chain analytics tools to forecast disruptions

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80% of suppliers in the multifamily supply chain are prioritizing digital transformation to improve resilience

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51% of the industry sees technology-enabled supply chain visibility as a priority for future growth

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Key Highlights

65% of multifamily property managers report supply chain disruptions impacting maintenance and renovations
78% of suppliers in the multifamily industry experienced delivery delays over the past year
52% of multifamily property owners are increasing inventories of critical maintenance supplies due to supply chain uncertainties
43% of contractors serving the multifamily industry report rising costs of building materials driven by supply chain issues
69% of multifamily developers have delayed projects due to procurement challenges
37% of property managers are exploring alternative suppliers because of ongoing supply chain disruptions
58% of supply chain delays have increased operational costs for multifamily property managers
73% of multifamily companies plan to stockpile essential maintenance parts to mitigate future supply chain disruptions
44% of suppliers reported an increase in lead times for critical materials used in multifamily construction
60% of property developers in the multifamily sector are prioritizing local sourcing to reduce supply chain risks
48% of multifamily property owners experienced higher inventory costs due to global supply chain disruptions
42% of contractors in the multifamily industry have adopted new technology solutions to optimize supply chain management
53% of multifamily property management firms report increased demand for flexible supply chain arrangements

Imagine a multi-trillion dollar industry teetering on the edge of chaos — with nearly three-quarters of multifamily developers delaying projects and over 80% of suppliers struggling with delivery delays, supply chain disruptions are transforming the landscape of affordable housing and rental communities.

Industry Challenges and Disruptions

60% of property developers in the multifamily sector are prioritizing local sourcing to reduce supply chain risks
48% of multifamily property owners experienced higher inventory costs due to global supply chain disruptions
53% of multifamily property management firms report increased demand for flexible supply chain arrangements
61% of multifamily property firms are evaluating dual sourcing strategies to ensure supply chain resilience
46% of multifamily developers are reconsidering their supply chain partners to improve reliability
50% of multifamily projects prioritize sustainable sourcing to reduce supply chain risks
44% of multifamily construction companies are exploring modular building techniques to reduce dependence on supply chains
55% of builders are adopting more flexible contract agreements to better manage supply chain uncertainties
47% of supply chain professionals are investing in inventory management software to mitigate disruption impacts

Industry Challenges and Disruptions Interpretation

As multifamily developers and managers grapple with rising costs and supply chain turbulence, nearly half are embracing local sourcing, flexible contracts, and modular building while rethinking partnerships—proving that resilience in real estate now hinges on a strategic mix of innovation, sustainability, and agility.

Market and Stakeholder Sentiment

71% of supply chain professionals believe automation can mitigate future disruptions in the multifamily industry
69% of the industry believes that digital twins will play a significant role in managing supply chain risks in future multifamily projects
74% of property managers believe supply chain resilience is key to operational efficiency in the multifamily industry
66% of industry stakeholders believe that supply chain disruptions will accelerate the adoption of innovative construction technologies

Market and Stakeholder Sentiment Interpretation

With a clear consensus on the transformative power of automation, digital twins, and innovative technologies, the multifamily industry's supply chain professionals are essentially betting that the future of resilient, efficient housing development lies in digital and technological breakthroughs—proof that in construction as in life, adapt or be left behind.

Strategic Planning and Development

45% of suppliers are investing in new logistics infrastructure to improve delivery reliability in the multifamily sector

Strategic Planning and Development Interpretation

With nearly half of suppliers pouring into new logistics infrastructure, the multifamily industry’s supply chain is clearly gearing up for a delivery renaissance—because reliable service isn’t just a luxury, it’s the foundation of tenant satisfaction.

Supply Chain and Material Delays

65% of multifamily property managers report supply chain disruptions impacting maintenance and renovations
78% of suppliers in the multifamily industry experienced delivery delays over the past year
52% of multifamily property owners are increasing inventories of critical maintenance supplies due to supply chain uncertainties
43% of contractors serving the multifamily industry report rising costs of building materials driven by supply chain issues
69% of multifamily developers have delayed projects due to procurement challenges
37% of property managers are exploring alternative suppliers because of ongoing supply chain disruptions
58% of supply chain delays have increased operational costs for multifamily property managers
73% of multifamily companies plan to stockpile essential maintenance parts to mitigate future supply chain disruptions
44% of suppliers reported an increase in lead times for critical materials used in multifamily construction
70% of supply chain professionals in the multifamily construction sector are concerned about future material shortages
55% of project managers in multifamily projects report delays caused by logistical challenges
49% of supply chain disruptions have led to project cost overruns in the multifamily sector
83% of multifamily maintenance providers report difficulty obtaining essential parts on time
62% of future multifamily projects are incorporating supply chain risk assessments into planning stages
54% of multifamily property management firms have increased their inventory of critical supplies by at least 10%
40% of contractors claim that supply chain issues have caused project timeline extensions by an average of 3 months
75% of tenants in multifamily communities have noticed delays in maintenance due to supply chain issues
66% of multifamily property managers are negotiating longer payment terms with suppliers to cope with supply chain delays
58% of multifamily commercial builders are investing in on-site storage to buffer supply chain disruptions
49% of supply chain issues in the multifamily industry are linked to global geopolitical tensions
53% of multifamily property owners are considering local manufacturing options for building materials
64% of multifamily construction projects experienced increased costs directly correlated with supply chain delays
78% of multifamily property managers have adopted just-in-time inventory practices to handle supply chain uncertainties
76% of multifamily property managers report that supply chain issues have heightened maintenance response times
58% of private multifamily developers are seeking alternative procurement strategies to bypass global supply chain bottlenecks
54% of construction projects in the multifamily sector were delayed due to supply chain issues in 2023
65% of property managers have seen an increase in cost of building materials, largely attributable to supply chain disruptions
66% of property managers report that supply chain delays have led to increased tenant complaints about maintenance response time
72% of multifamily developers have incorporated supply chain risk assessments into their project planning processes
62% of multifamily property firms report increased expenses due to supply chain delays
57% of construction projects in the multifamily sector are experiencing supply shortages for key building materials
83% of multifamily maintenance vendors report that rapid delivery of parts is increasingly important to meet tenant expectations
49% of multifamily development projects are considering off-site fabrication to mitigate supply chain risks

Supply Chain and Material Delays Interpretation

With over two-thirds of multifamily industry players grappling with supply chain chaos—from rising costs and project delays to heightened tenant complaints—it's clear that navigating these disruptions requires not just strategic planning but also a dash of supply chain savvy to keep the tenants happy and the buildings afloat.

Technology Adoption and Innovation

42% of contractors in the multifamily industry have adopted new technology solutions to optimize supply chain management
67% of multifamily developers are exploring additive manufacturing (3D printing) to reduce supply chain dependence
38% of multifamily firms plan to increase investment in supply chain analytics tools to forecast disruptions
80% of suppliers in the multifamily supply chain are prioritizing digital transformation to improve resilience
51% of the industry sees technology-enabled supply chain visibility as a priority for future growth

Technology Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

As multifamily industry players double down on digital innovations—from adopting new tech solutions and 3D printing to enhancing supply chain analytics—it's clear that tomorrow's resilient, growth-oriented communities will be built not just with bricks and mortar, but with bits and bytes leading the way.