construction projects

Dunlap Tackles Many Types Of Construction Projects

If you’re in the market for a general contractor, look no further than Dunlap. Our portfolio is wide – with projects large and small, commercial and even residential. What started in 1979 as a small family business doing mostly residential grew to become one of the most well-known builders in WNC. And, we are proud to say we are still family owned and operated. We work on a variety of construction projects, so there’s a good chance that we can help you with yours.

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Common Renovation Myths – Busted

Renovation is a great way to improve the function of your business without the hassle of moving. But, the portrayal of renovation on tv shows or social media can be misleading. Many times people have ideas about the renovation process that aren’t exactly accurate because of what they’ve seen or heard from others. So, we’re busting some of the most common renovation myths – giving you a realistic picture of what to expect during the process. 

construction timeline

Avoid These Mistakes To Keep Your Construction Timeline

We get it, construction has a bit of a bad reputation for taking longer than expected. And if you’re thinking about starting a renovation or new build, this can be off-putting. After all, you can’t put your life completely on hold without a reasonable timeline for completion. While some delays are truly out of our hands, there are a few ways to minimize other common delays. Here are a few mistakes to avoid if you want to preserve your construction timeline.

construction safety

How We Prioritize Construction Safety

Construction is inherently risky, which is why here at Dunlap we take safety seriously. When you have the right systems in place, you can mitigate the risks and create a safer environment. Our goal is to not only perform high quality work on time, and on budget, but to also do that work without people getting injured during the process. This is important on new builds and renovations alike, and especially on projects where parts of the building are still operational, like hospitals. Let’s take a look at how we prioritize construction safety.

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Good Construction Management Leads To Success

Any successful construction project needs a skilled and experienced team, but perhaps most importantly is the presence of good construction management. This part of the process involves taking a bird’s eye view of the whole scope, organizing the details, and keeping things on track. At Dunlap, we prioritize both the management of the building process in addition to a highly skilled construction team because we know that success depends on both. What exactly does good management look like? Let’s discuss it.