Fourth-generation general contractor Dale R. Hedrick is the CEO of Hedrick Brothers Construction, a privately-owned firm he founded in 1979. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, with offices in Melbourne and Winter Park, the full-service, quality-driven firm provides preconstruction, construction management, design-build, general contracting, and virtual design and construction services. Hedrick Brothers is committed to providing construction solutions for the most challenging and complex projects and has a distinct and proven reputation for its trademark level of attention to detail, impeccable craftsmanship, professional project management, streamlined processes, and uncompromising service, all while conducting business with the highest level of integrity.
Hedrick Brothers Construction serves the public and private sectors in Florida, and its diversified commercial portfolio comprises Class A office, aerospace, multifamily, hospitality, municipal, and education projects. The company has a dedicated division for building and renovating world-class luxury homes, condominiums, equestrian estates, and historic and landmark properties for those who appreciate the intrinsic value of quality in legacy homes.
Dale is also the CEO of Hedrick Brothers Development, which develops, owns, and manages institutional-grade multifamily, commercial, and industrial properties, and is CEO of Hedrick Brothers Environmental, which focuses on innovative shoreline hardening and water quality.
Planning for the industry’s future, Dale supports youth leadership, construction management, and trade programs in Florida. In the community, he serves in leadership positions as a Member and Past Chairman, the Industry Advisory Board (IAB), University of Florida, M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management; Past President of the State Council of the Associated General Contractors of America; Past Board Member and President of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Florida East Coast Chapter; Member, Economic Council of Palm Beach County; Trustee Member, Past Board President, Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce; Member, Past Board Member, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County; Trustee Member, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches; and Member, Board of Trustees, BIZPAC.
Dale’s honors include 2019 Inductee to the M.E. Rinker, Sr., School of Construction Management Construction Hall of Fame at the University of Florida; 2015 University of Florida M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management Distinguished Alumnus Award; 2015 World Leaders Group Servant Leader of the Year Award; 2010 South Florida Business Journal Palm Beach Ultimate CEO Award; 2008 Sun Sentinel Excalibur Award for Small Business Person of the Year; and 2001 Palm Beach Atlantic University American Free Enterprise Companion Medal. Company awards include AIA Florida Builder of the Year 2014 and 2012; AIA Palm Beach Builder of the Year 2019, 2013, 2011, 2007, and 2001; 16 AGC Florida East Coast Chapter Build Florida Awards; 8 ABC Florida East Coast Excellence in Construction Awards; and the 2014 Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches Business of the Year.
Dale Hedrick was born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the M. E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction at the University of Florida. Dale is a member of Family Church Downtown. He is married to Cathleen Burk, has three sons, and resides in West Palm Beach. He enjoys boating, hunting, reading, and spending time with his family.