While each campus and project presents a unique set of challenges—from complex infrastructure requirements to working within occupied buildings—Dick Building Company approaches each phase with a collaborative mindset. Our team works closely with architects, project managers, and university stakeholders to identify solutions early, manage evolving needs, and deliver value through creative problem-solving and careful implementation. We pride ourselves on open communication, thoughtful value engineering, and hands-on coordination that keeps projects on schedule and aligned with the institution’s goals.
The results are spaces that not only meet technical and functional needs but also enhance academic experience. Whether creating secure research facilities or transforming underutilized areas into collaboration hubs, Dick building Company brings craftmanship, flexibility, and teamwork to every project, ensuring each space reflects the design and strategic vision that defines Pittsburgh’s higher education community.
In Pittsburgh, the region’s universities continue to set the pace for innovation and research — and Dick Building Company is proud to help create the environments that make it possible. There are several higher education projects in the Pittsburgh education community that reflect an exceptional commitment to clients and to building spaces that support innovation, collaboration, and discovery.