West Palm Beach, FL (June 25, 2019) … Hedrick Brothers Construction announced today they have been selected by developer Pembroke Student Housing LLC to build a new student residence hall on the campus of Palm Beach Atlantic University at 351 Pembroke Place, West Palm Beach, FL. The 163,000+ square foot, eight-story building will consist of 154 one and two-bedroom units with double occupancy accommodations for 510 beds. Construction is underway and completion is anticipated for Q3 2020.
“The Hedrick Brothers Construction team is proud to be able to build a new student residence hall for the Palm Beach Atlantic University campus,” said Dale Hedrick, President & Founder, Hedrick Brothers Construction. “Students will have a terrific new option for residence life.”
“The University is responding to student requests for additional campus housing along with more amenities built into the new residence,” Palm Beach Atlantic University President William M. B. Fleming, Jr. said. “The growing interest in campus residency corresponds with research that shows living on campus helps students succeed at higher levels both academically and in their development as young adults.”
The new student residence hall will have apartment style units with full kitchens, a large meeting/conference space and community and private study spaces on each floor.
The project team includes: Developer: Pembroke Student Housing LLC; Land Owner: Palm Beach Atlantic University; Building Owner: Provident Resources Group, Baton Rouge, LA; Architect: Stantec, Miami FL and Dallas, TX; Contractor: Hedrick Brothers Construction, West Palm Beach, FL; Land Planner: Urban Kilday Design, West Palm Beach, FL; and Civil Engineer: Reikenis & Associates, West Palm Beach, FL.
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About Hedrick Brothers Construction
Hedrick Brothers Construction is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager founded in 1979 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL. Providing professional project management, quality craftsmanship and uncompromising service, team members offer a range of expertise and experience in delivery methods including pre-construction, virtual design & construction, and sustainability. The company serves the public and private sectors in Florida including commercial, industrial, municipal, country clubs and education, with a dedicated division for luxury residential and equestrian estate clients. For more information, please visit http://www.hedrickbrothers.com.
About Palm Beach Atlantic University
About Palm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in West Palm Beach, Orlando and online. The University is dedicated to the integration of Christian principles to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership and service. For additional information, visit our website: http://www.pba.edu.
Media Contacts:
Sarah E. Flynn
Willcaro Communications for Hedrick Brothers Construction
561.866.5064 - sarahf@willcarocomm.com
Becky Peeling
Associate V.P. for University Relations & Marketing
Palm Beach Atlantic University
561.803.2018 – Becky_Peeling@pba.edu