Self-Aware
We believe understanding oneself is the bridge to meaningful relationships with clients, partners and employees. Transparency and accountability are key components to establish trust in those relationships.
At Dick Building Company, our approach on every project is one of innovation, excellence and honesty. As a fourth generation, family-owned construction and management firm, we deeply value our clients and are committed to providing creative solutions for the most complex and unique projects.
Who We Are
Dick Building Company is an entrepreneurial, family-oriented organization committed to excellence in all facets of our work. We place the health and safety of our workforce, our partners and the communities in which we build above all else.
Our focus is on clients in the commercial, institutional and healthcare markets. We continue to work with a growing network of developers, investors and related firms who have high expectations and whose projects have unique requirements.
What We Care About
Work Hard. Be Kind
Determination and tenacity lead to positive outcomes for our people and clients. We believe that dedication comes naturally in supportive and welcoming environments. We aim to take care of our people and the communities in which we serve.
Entrepreneurial
We work to grow Dick Building Company in order to better serve our clients, the communities in which we live and work and to provide our team members greater opportunities.
Family Oriented
Our family values are reflected in the way we partner with our clients — with loyalty and trust.
Committed to Excellence
We believe that exceptional craftsmanship begins with people of character and integrity – its why we only hire the best in both skill and character.
Personal & Professional Integrity
We are dedicated to providing our people with a safe, secure and challenging environment, as well as the opportunity for professional growth.
Leadership
Douglas P. Dick
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Douglas P. Dick
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Douglas P. Dick is co-founder, Chairman and CEO. Throughout his career, Mr. Dick has focused on the areas of strategic planning, client and market development, and community and government relations. In these roles, he has also led the firm’s geographic and market diversification. Mr. Dick’s industry experience and his commitment to the community has brought leadership, knowledge, and success to the company. Currently, Mr. Dick serves on the boards of The Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Caron Renaissance Florida and was the past President of the Epilepsy Association of Western Central PA (EAWCP) and The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. He is an active board member for The Children’s Hospital Foundation, Ear & Eye Institute of Pittsburgh, and UPMC Cancer institute. Mr. Dick is a Past President of the Board of Directors for the Master Builders Association of Western Pennsylvania and is a former member of the Construction Industry Roundtable.
Alexander G. Dick
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Alexander G. Dick
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Alex was interested in construction at the young age of 8 after his father let him hit the button that triggered the implosion of a bridge on the Monongalia River. Since then, his fascination has matured and after years of experience in the field, and in the estimating and operations departments he and Douglas spearheaded the emergence of Dick Building Company in 2008.
With more than two decades in the industry, Alex has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of pre-construction, design coordination, procurement and project management. As COO, he is involved in each phase of the construction process.
Alex is a leader in the use of and advancement in technology to improve quality, productivity and safety in the industry and specifically for Dick Building Company. He led the selection and implementation of the company’s project management, estimating and accounting systems as well as the safety programs that facilitated the rapid growth of the firm. Alex is very engaged in building relationship with clients and partners and appreciates each opportunity’s unique challenges.
Alex is a third-generation member of the Board of Directors of the Master Builders Association of Western Pennsylvania. An active member of the community, he also serves on the Board of Trustees at St. Edmund’s Academy, the Human Services Center Corporation, the Pitcairn-Crabbe Foundation and is a 2019 graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh.
Gary W. Lotz
Vice President
Gary W. Lotz
Vice President
Gary Lotz has over thirty-five years of experience in the engineering, construction and design industry. He has served in a variety of executive, operations, business development and external affairs positions for several of the region’s leading firms. Gary was one of the earliest members of the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA). This led to an emphasis on and success with projects that are complex due to logistical, scheduling, financial or environmental considerations.
Gary has extensive knowledge of alternate project delivery systems, including design/build, design/build/leaseback, public private partnerships and special purpose entities. His experience in strategic planning includes acquisitions, divestitures and corporate reorganizations. Gary is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Economics and Foreign Affairs and received his MBA at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA.
Jeffrey W. Braum
Director of Operations
Jeffrey W. Braum
Director of Operations
Jeff has over eighteen years of experience within the construction industry. In his current role he oversees all construction activities for Dick Building Company in the Pittsburgh region. He manages the project team from inception through project completion and close-out. Throughout the duration of each project, Jeff ensures that our team is working in accordance with company policies and that our operations are meeting the high standards set by our principals. He makes certain that our performance on each project generates mutual trust and leads to a long-term relationship. Jeff received a B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh in Civil Engineering as well as a B.A. in Mathematics from St. Vincent College.
The First 100 Years
Dick Building Company is the continuation of a 100-year family tradition in construction.
The Dick family’s roots in the industry date back to 1922 when Noble J. Dick undertook his first contract: building a garage in Clairton, PA. While much has changed over the century, the Dick family’s fourth generation of leaders still embody the original entrepreneurial spirit and value the relationships that have been built along the way.
In the Community
We are dedicated to serving our Pittsburgh community and strive to make it a welcoming and inclusive place to live and work.
We demonstrate our commitment to the region in multiple ways including involvement with several key educational, healthcare and community development programs in underserved parts of the city. Individually and as a company, we believe volunteering our time promotes community awareness while supporting Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods.
The Latest News
Oakland Healthcare Facilities
Dick Building Company is busy working as a general contractor on several projects in the middle of Oakland's medical education center. For instance, we completed an 8,780 SF roof which was comprised of three separate roofs.
Solomon Chevy, Buick, GMC Dealership Completed
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Mecka Fitness and Nutrition
Dick Building Company transformed the first floor of a warehouse in the eclectic Strip District neighborhood into Mecka Fitness and Nutrition, their second boutique fitness studio in the Pittsburgh area.