How SMU Painted 100+ Dorms in 3 Days

SMU is a nationally recognized university located in Dallas, TX. Their facilities team was confronted with a last-minute request to refresh all the dorm rooms located at the Ware Commons building before residents returned from their summer break in five days.

The project scope required wall patching as directed in a lengthy punch list and touch-up painting only.

SMU were under immense pressure to deliver a quality result within the deadline. They partnered with Omega Industries to take on the responsibility to organize materials, labor and strategically plan the rollout.

The key issue/constraint for this project was that the deadline could not be stretched. Therefore, in the planning stages, our project team assessed major bottlenecks and developed best practices to maintain a high rate of production.

• Every floor (3) of dorms was each grouped with 20 painters and 1 supervisor.
• Omega made the decision to repaint the wall instead of touching up.
• All furniture was moved to the center of the room and covered with drop sheets.
• Any visible repair, regardless if it was documented, was repaired.

By first getting to know the project, we can deliver and execute a project strategy that exceeds our client’s expectations. Omega Industries delivered a large workforce with a strategy to overcome major production bottlenecks to complete the SMU.

By effective project management and planning to execute a highly productive painting crew, Omega was able to complete the project 2 days ahead of schedule. Proven strategies boosted the project timeline, resulting in adequate time for other preparations to take place prior to students entering their freshly painted dorms.