Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions
Rm Dalton has established itself as a trusted leader in construction and management services across Southern California and the western United States. Founded over 25 years ago, our company was built on principles of transparency, reliability, and unwavering commitment to client success. Our principals, Rick Dalton and Larry Wares, bring decades of hands-on experience in commercial construction, development, and technology integration. We specialize in general contracting, development management, and construction management, serving clients in industrial, office, retail, and tenant improvement markets. Our lean business model eliminates corporate bureaucracy, ensuring direct involvement from leadership in every project. This approach streamlines decision-making and fosters long-term client relationships, evidenced by our 100% client retention rate.Our expertise extends to pre-construction planning, where we identify potential pitfalls and deliver cost-saving solutions before groundbreaking. Technology plays a pivotal role in our operations, with innovations like BidFax and Buzzsaw.com pioneered by our team. We maintain a zero-lawsuit record by prioritizing fair treatment of subcontractors and timely payments. Our clients consistently highlight our problem-solving abilities, honesty, and ability to complete projects on time and within budget. With over 30 million square feet of constructed projects ranging from $50,000 to $35 million, Rm Dalton remains dedicated to exceeding development goals through practical expertise and cutting-edge solutions.
Services
General Contracting
Development Management
Construction Management
Conceptual Budgeting
Pre-Construction Services
Highlights and features
- Our principals personally manage every project from concept to completion.
- We offer proven pre-construction methodologies that prevent costly changes later.
- Our team pioneered construction technology now used industry-wide.
- We maintain a 100% client retention rate through consistent delivery.
- Zero lawsuits in our 25+ year history demonstrate ethical operations.
What people say
Positive experience
Cost savings
Quality construction
Honest and knowledgeable
Completed on time
Services
General Contracting
Our general contracting services cover projects from $50,000 to $35 million across industrial, office, retail, and tenant improvement markets. We manage every phase from initial planning to final execution, ensuring quality control and adherence to timelines. Our 25+ years of experience and 30 million+ square feet constructed demonstrate our capability to deliver complex commercial projects efficiently.
Development Management
We provide comprehensive development management from concept to completion, handling economic forecasting, consultant coordination, and government processing. Our proven procedures prevent unexpected costs and delays while maintaining strict quality control standards throughout the construction phase. Clients benefit from our hands-on approach and industry-leading expertise.
Construction Management
Our construction management services ensure smooth project execution through document review, budget analysis, and construction administration. We monitor all aspects of development to maintain schedule and budget compliance while serving as a trusted representative for owners and developers throughout the process.
Conceptual Budgeting
We offer detailed conceptual budgeting services including preliminary cost analysis, value engineering, and bid document review. Our expertise identifies potential issues early, preventing costly changes during construction and ensuring accurate financial forecasting for complex development projects.
Pre-Construction Services
Our pre-construction services include feasibility analysis, economic forecasting, and consultant coordination. We identify potential challenges early and develop solutions that minimize risks, ensuring projects start with clear parameters and realistic expectations for budget and timeline.
People
Rick Dalton
Principal
Rick Dalton has over 35 years of construction experience, managing $50 million operations and developing build-to-suit facilities for Fortune 500 companies like Federal Express and the Los Angeles Times through his co-founded firm Wilson & Dalton Incorporated.
Larry Wares
Principal
Larry Wares brings 35+ years of construction expertise, pioneering industry software like BidFax and Buzzsaw.com. He founded a Construction Management firm in 1997 and continues to integrate technology solutions that enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness in development projects.
Questions
What construction services does RM Dalton offer?
We provide general contracting, development management, and construction management services for commercial projects ranging from $50,000 to $35 million across industrial, office, retail, and tenant improvement markets.
How does RM Dalton ensure project success?
Our principals personally manage every project, using proven pre-construction planning and technology integration to prevent costly changes, maintain schedules, and deliver quality results that meet client expectations.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Southern California and the western United States, handling projects from small tenant improvements to large-scale developments exceeding 15 million square feet.
How does RM Dalton handle client relationships?
We maintain 100% client retention through transparent communication, ethical practices, and consistent delivery of projects on time and within budget, fostering long-term partnerships with developers and owners.
What sets RM Dalton apart from other contractors?
Our unique combination of hands-on leadership, technology integration, and 25+ years of litigation-free operations creates a client-focused approach that consistently exceeds industry standards for reliability and service quality.
