DNM Enterprises Ltd.

THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA years was too expensive for smaller players like DNM to adopt. Technology costs have decreased in recent years, however, and DNM has taken advantage. “Staying up to date has allowed us to build better, more accurately, and more cost effectively,” Derek says. At the same time, he adds that it wouldn’t matter how modern their technology was if they didn’t have qualified and driven people using it. According to Derek, the “real driver” of the company’s success is their team. He says their contribution “can’t be overvalued.” “Our quality stems from having the right people in the right places,” he says. “We have a technology program that helps, but it wouldn’t matter without the right staff.” “None of what we do could be accomplished without a great team. We have a team that cares about each project and that works hard at making sure that what the client dreams of is what’s realized on the ground.” DNM’s direct staff typically numbers around 20 people, many of whom have been with the business a long time. When Derek praises the company’s team, he’s talking about them, but he’s also talking about their roster of subcontractors and trades. “We work really well together,” he says. “They understand that we expect the absolute best quality. In return, they know we’re going to give them a lot of work. We stick with the same guys’ essentially project o project. Those are relationships that have taken some time to build, and for trust to develop both ways. Now that those relationships are in place, our projects are more successful.”