Student Turns Planning Calendar
Student turns can be a real challenge. Property teams need to know they have partners they can depend on to get them what they need, in the quantities they need, at exactly the right time to keep everything on track. With unforgiving deadlines and tight turnarounds, having a good plan becomes the foundation for student turns success.
Every successful student turns team knows one thing for certain: the Student Turns process is both a marathon and a sprint. Months of careful preparation goes into a work process that transforms hundreds of units from “lived in” to “move-in ready” over just a few days.
All those updates in all those units—especially in such a tight timeline—can make student turns a real challenge for property teams. With the right plan and the right partner, managers and maintenance teams can deliver an A+ experience for their residents, every time. The formula is simple:
Accurate Forecasting + Good Planning + Expert Support = Student Turns Success!
But what’s the right plan? When do you begin and where do you start? Our Student Turns experts have developed a timeline to help multifamily teams know exactly when and where to begin and what to do every step of the way.
Month by Month Student Turns Plan
This Student Turns Calendar provides a general workflow. Specifics will change from property to property and be refined over time, often in real time. All the more reason for multifamily teams to work with a partner who truly understands the unique needs of student housing, has the capacity and expertise to deliver the right products on time, and the ability to pivot quickly to help solve unexpected challenges.
December
- Property manager reviews previous turn wins and challenges
- Evaluate holiday “mini turn”
- Gather lists of product orders year to year—Chadwell Supply can help current customers with this
- List items with long lead times (i.e. furniture, appliances, flooring)
January
- Determine turn scope
- List items that need replacing
- Turn review with contractors
- Connect with Chadwell Supply to review item availability and delivery timelines
February
- Secure bids for items and services
- Select paint and cleaning contractor(s)
- Floor and furniture replacement inventoried
- Review inventory planning with Chadwell Supply
March
- Submit contracts
- Schedule turn contractor meetings
April
- Property Manger unit inspections
- Invite Chadwell Supply to join in pre-move out inspections to discuss concerns, potential challenges, and possible solutions
- Finalize flooring and furniture orders
- Order blinds, toilet seats, fixtures, caulking
May
- Meet with vendors
- Order temporary storage
- Submit orders to Chadwell Supply
June
- Lead internal turns meetings with onsite teams
- Order paint and sundries
- Confirm vendors for onsite work
- Connect with Chadwell Supply for weekly order status updates
- Confirm orders with other outside vendor/suppliers
July
- Receive orders
- Connect with Chadwell Supply for post-order reporting and follow up
- Reach out with any feedback, questions, or concerns
August
- Review the recently completed turn
- List what went well and what was a struggle
CONGRATULATIONS. It’s time to celebrate another successful Student Turn!
Why is Chadwell Supply an A+ Student Turns Partner?
Easy Orders
Convert last year’s turns list into this year’s order.
Locked In Inventory
Lock in orders 60 days prior to delivery.
Customization
Customize orders with precut blinds and rekeying options.
Order Tracking
Online order tracking means always knowing where your items are.
For more expert help with solutions to common student turns challenges including planning, workflow, and ordering, and deliveries, check out ChadwellSupply.com/pk-turns.
