
Dana Whitfield
Project Manager, Builder Division
Dana coordinates our builder and general contractor work — sequencing siding, windows, paint, and decks so the exterior stops being the line item that slips the schedule.
She writes about scheduling, coatings and finish work, and what changes when one accountable partner owns the whole exterior scope.
Focus areas
- Builder scheduling
- Painting & coatings
- Multi-trade coordination
Posts by Dana (2)
Materials
Why Exterior Paint Fails Early in Charleston
Peeling three years after a repaint is almost never the paint's fault. It's prep, timing, and moisture in the substrate.
July 15, 2026 6 min
For builders
How One Exterior Scope Owner Protects Your Schedule
Written for builders and GCs: what actually goes wrong when the exterior is split across four subs, and what changes when it isn't.
June 20, 2026 6 min
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