W. Barrett Dunigan

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ABOUT W. BARRETT DUNIGAN

W. Barrett Dunigan\'s passion for construction and entrepreneurship began at a young age, nurtured by his grandfather who gave him a hammer and nails and encouraged him to build and create. This early hands-on experience ignited his understanding of the intricate connection between design and construction. With over 30 years of experience in project management, architecture, and development, Barrett has overseen projects across various industries including hospitality, retail, healthcare, government, and industrial. His consulting expertise allows him to align client needs and goals with operational success, whether redirecting a project in process or guiding it from inception to completion.As Principal at Halyard LLC, Barrett’s role is about problem-solving and effective communication. He combines his extensive experience, from those early days with a hammer in hand to his years studying architecture and working in construction management, and repackages it to serve as a guide for his clients. Barrett leans into his belief that being on-site and witnessing the construction process firsthand offers invaluable insights that cannot be gained from blueprints alone. He lives by the phrase “win or learn,” embracing both successes and setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning, a perspective brought to every project at Halyard.Barrett finds immense reward in the trust people gain when working with Halyard. He understands the importance of adapting communication skills to connect with a diverse range of stakeholders, from clients running large companies to individual subcontractors. While the team at Halyard often works behind the scenes, Barrett takes pride in seeing client team members receive recognition for successful projects, knowing that his team’s efforts made it possible, reflecting the behind-the-scenes work that Halyard excels in. Barrett’s love for construction extends beyond his professional life; he enjoys woodworking and home improvement projects, often taking on the work himself. This hands-on approach reflects his belief in continuously learning and adapting, drawing inspiration from tradespeople and field superintendents. Barrett’s commitment to being a lifelong learner and his drive to always improve underscores his dedication to his clients and the work he does at Halyard.