Developers building new multifamily projects scrutinize every line item — and bathroom materials are no exception. But the bid price on tile, fiberglass or cast marble shower panels and pans tells only part of the story. The real cost of those choices plays out over years: in maintenance calls, turnover time, mold remediation, resident complaints and, ultimately, rent premiums lost or captured. Over a 10- to 15-year hold period, bathroom material selection impacts maintenance budgets, unit turnover speed, resident satisfaction and asset value. And yet it’s still treated as a …
