Ensure superior schedule control. Dana Gunnell’s highly experienced teams help you develop and manage effective project timelines.

Schedule Management (using Critical Path Method):

• Establishing project schedules early in the design phase

• Engage critical trade partner input

• Highlight milestones for our clients and decision timeframes

• Providing regular updates during design and construction phases

• Identify and provide plans to mitigate potential schedule risks

Forecasting Meetings

Dana Gunnell holds a monthly look-ahead meeting with trade partners to identify the needs of the project coming up in 3+ months.

Three Week Look Ahead

Dana Gunnell maintains a thorough and detailed 3-week schedule to identify the individual tasks happening over the next three weeks with our trade partners.

Weekly Schedule Meetings

Dana Gunnell conducts weekly schedule meetings with trade partners to keep the project moving effectively. Balancing as much work on site as possible is critical to project success. Coordination and partnership are essential to successfully execute projects by all involved.

Production Tracking

Dana Gunnell utilizes graphics and charts to track the progress of the team. Identifying production issues early allows the project to course-correct efficiently.

Each project has its own nuances; however, Dana Gunnell leans on prior successes to guide the completion of your project. True partners and advisors, we provide the best information to help you make informed decisions. Our insights into what has worked in the past guide every project. We approach each project with rigorous planning—an hour in a coordination meeting often saves time and money during operations, making the process more efficient for everyone.

Risk Management
Dana Gunnell focuses on reducing risk from the outset. We work with owners to create clear expectations, navigate grey areas, and ensure a smooth project start. Our thorough buyout process establishes clear scope, cost certainty, and aligns the team for execution.

Cleanliness
Building homes and projects for the community is a responsibility we take seriously. Dana Gunnell treats every site as if it were our own home. Investors and partners can visit confidently, knowing the project is maintained to the highest standards.

Community Engagement
Dana Gunnell actively engages with surrounding communities during construction. We meet neighbors and provide project information to ensure a positive reception and strengthen community relationships.

Design Control
As a partner in design management, Dana Gunnell collaborates with design firms to deliver the intended product while keeping costs under control.

Scheduling
We work closely with trade partners and developers to create schedules that ensure project goals are met efficiently.

Permitting
Dana Gunnell assists in navigating local permitting processes, sharing expertise on specific jurisdictional requirements.

Relationship Capital
Leverage Dana Gunnell’s network of specialists—permit expeditors, construction managers, design professionals, utility coordinators, and more—to successfully navigate your project.

Inspections
We facilitate inspections with the city and third-party testing organizations as required to ensure compliance and quality.

Logistics Plans and Site Utilization
From tight urban infill sites to large acreage projects, Dana Gunnell develops evolving logistics plans to maximize site efficiency and production.

Trade Partners
With an extensive list of trusted subcontractors, Dana Gunnell selects the right partners to bring your project vision to life.

Construction has inherent risks when it comes to safety. Dana Gunnell values every person on our projects and has processes in place to keep everyone safe. No task is more important than sending people home safely. Relentless planning and processes ensure that everyone who comes into contact with your project—workers, visitors, and members of the public—remains safe from harm.

Safety Council
Internal team from Dana Gunnell identifying and mitigating trends noticed in the industry.

Site Specific Safety Plan
From our corporate plan, we tailor additional strategies to fit the needs of the individual project.

Employee Orientation
Our culture of safety starts from the top down on day one of employment.

Craft Orientation
Before working on our projects, each person is taken through a project-specific orientation to outline Dana Gunnell’s expectations on the site.

Equipment Training and Inspection
Proper operation and maintenance of equipment is ensured.

Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs)
Work plans identify hazards and mitigation strategies associated with the work.

Pretask Plan
The daily safety plan for each crew.

Weekly Safety Meetings
Leadership from each of our trade partners attends a weekly planning meeting.

Weekly Safety Inspections
Our staff performs a weekly audit of the projects in tandem with a safety professional.

Safety Training
OSHA 30-hour training for project personnel.

Quality control allows for the successful execution of projects by both trade partners and owners. Dana Gunnell works through submittals quickly to assist in coordinating the job before issues arise on site. We have established a process with our trade partners to ensure that work is done right the first time.

Buyout
Work through materials and scope to ensure completeness and compliance with contract documents.

Preconstruction Meeting
Identify potential RFIs and challenging details that need resolution. Trade partners develop their site-specific quality control plan to successfully execute the work.

First Work in Place
Any time a new contractor begins work on site, Dana Gunnell’s team performs a full audit of the initial work to ensure completeness and compliance with project documents. This sets the tone early and establishes a repeatable standard.

Third-Party Inspections
We coordinate inspections with third parties to verify that the work meets all requirements.

Production Tracking
Throughout construction, Dana Gunnell’s team inspects ongoing work against the quality standards established in the First Work in Place inspection. Deficiencies are identified and corrected promptly.

Punch and Closeout
It is not the client’s job to identify punch items. Throughout the building process, Dana Gunnell works with the owner to establish quality standards and is responsible for delivering completed units. Our Acceptance Walks provide clients peace of mind, eliminating the need to manage laborious lists of deficiencies often experienced with other builders.

Our robust quality control programs during the construction process are backed by our warranty. We ensure each project we deliver meets Dana Gunnell’s quality standards. We train ownership and property management on the systems during our closeout procedure. Quality and relationships are fundamental to our business—be assured your project is built to last when constructed with Dana Gunnell.