Working his way up through the company over the past 25 years, Rick Dermody currently holds the role of Chief Estimator. His previous titles include Carpenter, Field Superintendent, Project Manager and Estimator, each providing unique insight and experience that he applies to this day. With more than four decades of experience in the industry, Rick works to bid PDC’s larger projects and guide the development and progress of the estimating team.
Baystate Behavioral Health Hospital | Holyoke, MA
General Contractor: DPR Construction
Square Feet: 122,000
Services Provided: Cold-formed metal framing, rough carpentry/sheathing, gypsum wall assemblies, doors and hardware, toilet partitions and accessories, gypsum board.
As the largest construction project in Holyoke at the time, the Baystate Behavioral Health Hospital campus was designed to expand access to critical mental health services across Western Massachusetts. The facility includes three buildings: a four-story, 95,000 sq ft inpatient center, a 23,000 sq ft continuing care unit and a 4,000 sq ft therapy gym—all designed to support healing and long-term recovery.
Our team was proud to support this essential healthcare project with a wide range of trade services. We provided cold-formed metal framing, rough carpentry and sheathing, gypsum wall assemblies and full gypsum board installation. Our scope also included doors and hardware, as well as toilet partitions and accessories. Through precise, high-quality interior systems work, we helped build a safe, functional and welcoming environment for patients and providers alike.
