Direct Answer
Yes, absolutely. A 500 unit apartment project with repeating cabinet layouts is squarely in the middle of what Cabo Cabinet Group does every day. Our 700,000 square foot factory in Mexico produces approximately 8,000 apartment units of cabinetry per month, which translates to roughly 200 shipping containers. A 500 unit project represents about 6% of monthly capacity, meaning we can execute it without straining resources or extending timelines. The repeating unit model is exactly how multifamily construction works, and it is how our production system is designed to operate.
Timeline for a project this size runs about 30 days for production once your specifications are confirmed, then under 7 days for land delivery to any US job site. Total time from locked down spec to cabinets arriving at your property is approximately five weeks. That assumes you provide complete specs: unit counts by floor plan type, cabinet configurations, door style, finish, hardware. The more standardized your repeating units, the tighter the production schedule and the cleaner the install.
Why It Matters
Repeating units give you leverage. When you build 500 apartments with three or four floor plan types, you are ordering the same kitchen, bath and closet package dozens or hundreds of times. That repetition drives efficiency in manufacturing, reduces error rates, simplifies your install crew's work, and keeps your per unit cost predictable. It also means your project fits neatly into a production schedule without custom one off complications that slow things down.
For a developer or general contractor, this translates to fewer surprises. Your budget holds because you are not managing variability. Your schedule holds because production is straightforward. Your install crews move faster because they are repeating the same tasks in unit after unit. A 500 unit project with repeating layouts is far easier to manage than 500 unique kitchens.
How It Works
You send us your floor plans and cabinet specs for each unit type. We build to your exact specification, whether that is framed or frameless boxes, RTA or assembled, painted or stained doors in shaker, slim shaker, slab or thermofoil. We brand every box with your name, so the cabinets arrive at the job site as your product. A typical apartment unit runs 6 to 40 cabinets depending on the floor plan, finish level and whether you are including closet systems.
Once the spec is confirmed, production begins. Cabinets are built in batches corresponding to your phasing and delivery schedule. If you need units delivered in stages to match your construction schedule, we coordinate that. Land delivery from Mexico to any US site takes under 7 days. You are looking at cabinets on site ready for install in about five weeks total from spec approval.
Our National Accounts program is built for exactly this kind of volume and repetition. It is designed for the highest volume buyers who do multiple projects over time, and a 500 unit build positions you well for that conversation.
What to Specify
Get your specs locked before production starts. That means unit counts by floor plan type, cabinet dimensions and configurations, door style, finish color, hardware. The cleaner and more detailed your spec, the faster production moves and the fewer change orders you face. Repeating units should mean repeating specs.
Decide on framed or frameless construction. Framed is traditional and familiar to most US install crews. Frameless maximizes interior space and gives a contemporary look. Choose RTA if your install crew is set up for field assembly and you want to reduce freight costs. Choose assembled if you want cabinets ready to hang and your crew is focused on speed.
Confirm finish early. Painted finishes in white, gray or custom colors are common in multifamily. Stained wood is less common but available. Thermofoil is durable and cost effective for repeating units. Soft close hardware is standard and expected by residents. If you are working to a budget per unit, say so up front. We build to your spec, and knowing your target helps us guide you toward choices that hit it.