project team - City of Lake Worth

FORESIGHT“Everything Speaks.”How would you define thisstatement? One could sayit represents how a personwalks, talks, laughs, dresses,looks, acts and performstheir job or how a companyprovides a solid workenvironment, employeebenefits, customer service,Dale Hedrick, Presidentquality, commitment andvision. At Hedrick Brothers Construction, we believe“Everything Speaks” defines our employees, our workand our company, so 2010 has been themed “EverythingSpeaks” for our organization.I wrote in my last column that this year was going to befilled with opportunity, as well as challenges for ourindustry. But with new beginnings, new projects andcontinued education, we will continue to Bring Visionsto Reality. It has been a challenging year, but as a teamwe have been committed to building not only qualityprojects, but also employee growth, from a personal andprofessional level.Case in point is the Hedrick Brothers ConstructionWellness Initiative, which grew this year to include the“Health & Fitness Challenge.” Sixteen employeesparticipated in this three-month program, whichcombined physical activities with nutrition tips. Teamsaccrued points individually through such daily activitiesas eating breakfast, not eating after 8 p.m., drinkingplenty of water, having “me time” and exercising.Weekly activities included family/friends fun, losingpounds, and following nutrition suggestions forhealthy eating. We provided incentives for exercise,training and nutrition programs.COVER STORYPalm Beach Town Hall Restoration and RenovationHedrick Brothers Construction has completed therenovation and restoration of the Palm Beach TownHall building on schedule and under budget. Theproject was a complete interior renovation consistingof a structural retrofit, new mechanical system andinterior modernization, plus an extensive historicexterior restoration of this 1925 landmark building,including replacement of all windows withimpact-rated wood replicating the originals.The project consisted of three phases of work, whichallowed for the building to remain occupied duringmost of the construction, with the exception of theTown Council Chambers during the later phases ofwork. The exterior restoration was done concurrently with the interior renovationbecause of a funding commitment from the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach.“Hedrick Brothers Construction’s expertise inhistorical materials and methods, and in installingmodern structures in landmark buildings wereimportant elements in selecting them to renovateand restore our Town Hall,” said Peter B. Elwell,town manager of Palm Beach.Hedrick Brothers Construction’s signature historicrestoration and renovation projects include thePalm Beach County 1916 Historic Court House,The Harriet Himmel Theater, Jupiter ElementarySchool, Dubois House, as well as severalPalm Beach residences.Hedrick Brothers Construction Project Team: Robin Lunsford, senior project manager;Chris Mattingly, assistant project manager; Sandy Scanlon, project coordinator; BobDemers, superintendent; Wally Ramcharran, foreman. Architect: Mark Marsh, BridgesMarsh & Associates.I am pleased to report that this experience has made ourteam members healthier and supportive of each other’sgoals during this program. Everyone is looking forwardto the next Health & Fitness Challenge!We are all aware of the benefits of exercise and diet forhealth reasons. This challenge has encouraged lifestylechanges for many of our team members. From a businessperspective, our company’s leadership team supportedthe costs of this program as anemployee benefit. The positiveexperience for our employeeshas far outweighed our expense.Dale Hedrick, PresidentTown Council chambers and stairwayleading to the boardroom and councilchambers with restored stairs andflooring. Historic tile flooring wasuncovered and restored at the councilchamber entrance and reception area.