Smarter Sourcing for Multifamily Construction

Helping Projects Pencil Without Cutting Corners

In an industry where product costs are often inflated by layered markups and fragmented sourcing, URBN provides multifamily developers, builders, designers, and property managers with a factory-direct alternative. Since 2015, we have thoughtfully built and refined a trusted global manufacturing network, enabling us to streamline procurement and eliminate many of the complexities traditionally tied to overseas sourcing.

We understand that every project comes with its own unique challenges. That’s why we deliver coordinated finish packages across flooring, lighting, plumbing, and cabinetry, each tailored to align with your project’s design, budget, and schedule. Every package is fully scoped, code-compliant, and value-engineered to protect design intent while optimizing total project cost.

By managing sourcing, submittals, logistics, and post-delivery support, URBN reduces procurement friction – effectively helping project teams stay in control of the job.

Modernizing How Multifamily Materials Reach Your Jobsite

Traditional Model

5

steps to reach the customer

Each hand-off between intermediaries adds cost, delays, and risk - compounding the challenge of keeping multifamily projects on budget and on schedule.

Factory

Manufacturer

Supplier

Distributor

Subcontractor

Customer

VS

URBN Model

2

steps - 3 fewer markups

URBN sources directly from vetted global factories, and delivers coordinated finish packages - giving project teams lower costs, fewer surprises, and direct procurement control.

Factory

URBN Building Products

Customer

Built to Simplify Multifamily Material Sourcing

URBN removes procurement friction by replacing layered markups with coordinated, factory-direct packages designed for real-world construction.

→ Reliable from bid to delivery

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We understand the pressure to balance cost, quality, and schedule - and we exist to make that easier.

Building URBN: 2015 - Today

2015 — Born From Construction Reality

As multifamily construction costs climbed and procurement complexity increased, URBN was founded out of necessity. The goal was clear: remove unnecessary supply chain layers and create a smarter, factory-direct sourcing model that helps projects stay financially viable.

Building the Factory-Direct Network

URBN developed a vetted global manufacturing network focused on safety, compliance, and performance - ensuring every product meets real-world multifamily demands.

Third-party inspection standards, certifications, and responsible manufacturing practices became foundational to the model, not afterthoughts.

Project-Based Procurement Takes Shape

Rather than selling isolated products, URBN structured its process around full multifamily project packages - flooring, lighting, plumbing, cabinetry - coordinated to protect budgets, design intent, and timelines.

This shift reduced vendor friction and gave builders greater control over procurement.

Scaling with Multifamily Growth

As projects multiplied, URBN refined its in-house takeoff process, value engineering capabilities, and logistics systems to deliver predictable pricing and reliable delivery - helping thousands of units pencil without compromise.

Today - A Trusted Multifamily Guide

With over a decade of experience and more than 10,000 units supplied, URBN operates as a strategic procurement partner for developers, builders, and property managers seeking clarity, control, and confidence in material sourcing.

The mission remains unchanged:

Make saving simple - from bid to delivery.

A Team Built Around Multifamily Success

URBN Building Products is powered by professionals who understand the pressures of multifamily construction – balancing budgets, schedules, and design expectations every day.

Our team exists to simplify procurement, provide dependable guidance, and support project teams from bid to delivery.

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Vice President

Ryan Williams

Ryan brings nearly two decades of experience in importing and manufacturing and was instrumental in the formation of URBN Building Products. With deep expertise across global sourcing, procurement, quality control, and logistics, he has helped scale URBN into a multi-category supplier spanning cabinetry, flooring, lighting, plumbing, and more.

He is focused on driving operational efficiency, strategic growth, and delivering high-quality products at competitive pricing.

 

Business Development Specialist

Claire Liske

Claire leads new business development and manages existing customer projects for URBN Building Products. She supports clients and project teams from initial bidding through product selection, value engineering, procurement, and logistics coordination.

With a passion for building lasting client relationships, Claire brings energy and attention to detail that keep projects moving and clients informed at every step.

Quality, compliance, and accountability - built in

Responsible manufacturing and performance are central to how URBN operates. Every product we deliver is designed for real-world multifamily environments and held to rigorous safety and compliance standards.

Factory-direct does not mean cutting corners. It means clearer accountability, better control, and fewer surprises.

Thoroughly tested for safety and performance

Third-party inspected to ensure appearance, function, and compliance

Voluntary social compliance standards that promote safe, ethical working conditions globally

Ready to simplify sourcing for your next Multifamily project?

If you are looking for a smarter way to source building products - one that protects your budget, timeline, and design intent - URBN Building Products is ready to help.