Exceeding Owner Expectations

It’s simple. Our goal is to support the owner’s best interest in each action we take. With innovative solutions, a dedication to accountability, transparent accounting, and a strong team approach—every aspect of the Darland process is focused on exceeding your expectations...MORE

  • The Darland team takes an owner-first perspective in all we do.  We focus on achieving the owner’s objectives and strive to support the owner’s best interests at every juncture.
  • We are responsive and accountable to owners throughout every step of the planning and construction process.
  • Darland’s transparent accounting practices assure all savings are passed on to owners. 
  • Darland’s strong financial foundation provides security to those we work for, and to those who work for us.
Customizing Project Delivery

Every owner has different objectives; fast-track completion, strict budget demands, or a high level of involvement at every stage. At Darland, we take an owner-first perspective and customize our project delivery process to precisely accommodate your requirements...MORE

  • Many owners work with us because we can help them “put the deal together.” Our background in construction, real estate, and finance lets us help owners get all the pieces in place to assure a project’s success.
  • Our flexible contracting options are designed to give you a services package that best meets your needs. For example, even if you want to bid out your project, we can still give you project estimates up front so you can evaluate whether the design in on track to meet your budget requirements. 
  • At every stage, from pre-design to post-construction, our goal is to best apply our knowledgeable, proactive construction management services to meet your project’s unique demands. 
  • Darland estimators, project managers, and site superintendents are not only well trained in their areas of expertise, we also focus on proactively communicating with all project partners; owners, architects, and subcontractors to keep everyone informed and in tune with project requirements and progress.
  • We manage every aspect of your construction project including coordination and performance of all subcontractors, materials acquisition, systems integration, site management, and quality assurance. Our detailed management process streamlines construction and speeds project completion while maintaining exacting standards of quality, safety, and cost control.
  • The result; our flexible, customized delivery methods assure your ultimate satisfaction at every step of the process.
Assuring Cost-Integrity

Our proven-reliable preconstruction estimating lets architects and owners accurately hone in on budget targets. Owners receive the utmost value for their building investment through our expert value engineering, materials selection, and construction-phase cost management services...MORE

  • Accurate, reliable design-phase and preconstruction estimating helps owners/architects meet budget targets.
  • Our value-engineering services help reduce costs while maintaining quality and performance. By skillfully evaluating and recommending alternative material, systems,  and process options, Darland is often able to help owners and architects achieve design objectives at a lower cost.  
  • Procurement-phase competitive bids. Darland prescreens subcontractors, then requests competitive bids to provide owners with the most cost-effective options. 
  • Pro-active planning focuses on identifying and resolving any plan discrepancies prior to construction.
  • Darland consistently obtains multiple bids from reliable and prequalified subcontractors. Every aspect of each project is competitively priced.
  • During the construction-phase, Darland’s finely-tuned project management skills keep projects on schedule, on budget.
Emphasizing Jobsite Safety

At Darland, we believe all accidents are preventable. We build a culture of safety through careful planning, thoughtful implementation, and strong leadership...MORE

Safety is a way of life
Whether on the job, at home, or in the community, our commitment to safety influences our actions, attitudes, and culture. We continually act in ways which ensure our personal safety and protect those around us.

Safety is knowledge in action
We keep current with the leading safety procedures, equipment, and guidelines—and put them to work through frequent training and ongoing communications. We are dedicated to implementing proactive solutions for every situation.

Safety is attitude driven
We lead by example and expect everyone to have a safety-focused attitude. We are accountable for our own actions. Moreover, we each have the responsibility and authority to correct unsafe conditions, including unsafe actions of others.

Upholding Our Core Values

Integrity, accountability, and collaboration. These principles provide the foundation for the culture of excellence that permeates Darland. Our core values and high standards guide us in the way we work, the way we interact with others, and in how we provide the services we deliver to our clients...MORE

Our dedication to our culture of higher standards compels us to:

 

Act with honor
We will deliver what we promise. Honesty, accountability, transparency, and trust are the foundations of our forthright approach.

Value relationships
We value our clients, coworkers, and building-industry partners. We will pursue a collaborative process and interact with respect and fairness.

Assure excellence 
We will provide premium-quality, solution-oriented services. We will create client satisfaction and a positive experience through our knowledgeable, forward-thinking, and adaptable approach.

Promote balance
We believe our commitment to health and wellness at work, at home, and in our community is the key to success at all levels.