canada preserve the integrity of the client ’ s vision , schedule , and budget .
Dalton ’ s “ Building on Principles ” approach serves clients across a range of sectors , from academic , residential , and broadcast media to private clubs and religious institutions . A common theme across all projects is how Dalton ’ s way of doing business resonates with its clients .
The company was recently involved in the renovation of Toronto Artscape ’ s Wychwood Barns — dilapidated structures that now serve as a major creative cultural space in the community . It was also one of the first LEED Heritage Gold projects in Canada . Taking on these types of sustainability and communityfocused projects wasn ’ t part of The Dalton Company ’ s original plans , and they ’ ve become a large part of the company ’ s portfolio .
“ It just fits with that we ’ re all about ,” Dalton said . “ Most of the corporations we deal with in notfor-profit are concerned about sustainability and good practice , so it ’ s just a logical fit with what we ’ re all about and what our customers are typically looking for .”
An Alternative Approach to Building Customers often look for certainty at all stages of the project and Dalton ’ s “ Alternative Approach to Building ” offers that by placing a heavy emphasis on pre-planning , and working with the client to establish their “ Definition of Success ”.
“ If you ’ re not involved early , you ’ ll find you ’ ll never get caught up with the subject matter ,” Dalton explained . “ If the design professionals are hired early and the builder is brought in later , it ’ s very difficult to understand the subtleties of what was discussed at the inception of a project . From our standpoint , the earlier we ’ re involved the better . For our clients , it ’ s the same way .”
Dalton points to the example of its work at Upper Canada College . Planning for projects next summer is happening now in conjunction with the school and consultants , ensuring there are no obstacles when the project actually gets underway .
“ Cost certainty is a very important aspect of that as well ,” Dalton added . “ If all the elements of a project are monitored at the early stage , then the likelihood of success improves
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