hit Texas in early 2021. Some homebuilders resorted to immediately ordering whatever bathtubs they could find and paying for them upfront. Other contractors are buying cabinets, windows, doors, and other items at the beginning of a project to avoid the long wait times (up to 18 months) and the project delays that accompany some backordered materials. ORDER FIRST, DESIGN LATER // Materials are typically selected to fit a project’s design. But some contractors are flipping the process. They are acquiring materials that are currently available and designing around them.
supply—if they are available at all. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) claims that in 2021, more than 90% of builders reported delays and materials shortages. Astute contractors and designers are embracing strat- egies to navigate supply chain disruptions and advance their projects. ORDER EARLY // Some builders and remodelers are ordering materials early and then storing them to ensure they are available when needed during their projects. Bathtubs, typically considered a commodity, were in short supply following the devastating winter storm that
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