Hedrick Brothers breaks ground on long-term overhaul at The Club at Ibis

Hedrick Brothers Construction has started a multi-year campus improvement program at The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach, with work phased to keep the private club open throughout construction. The plan includes clubhouse renovations, new racquet, spa, fitness and dining amenities, plus member activity and recreation upgrades.

Why it matters: - The Club at Ibis is keeping its private club operations running while it undertakes a major campus overhaul. - The phased plan is designed to improve amenities without forcing members to lose access to the club during construction. - The project adds to Hedrick Brothers Construction’s portfolio of active luxury club work in Palm Beach County and South Florida.

What happened: - Hedrick Brothers Construction officially broke ground on a multi-year campus improvement program at The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach. - The project began on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, with preconstruction and site activities underway. - Hedrick Brothers Construction is serving as Construction Manager at Risk for the job. - The Club at Ibis selected Hedrick Brothers Construction to lead the work at its private club campus in Palm Beach County.

The details: - The first phase focuses on luxury interior renovations to the Main Clubhouse. - Later phases call for upgrades to the North and South Campus. - Planned racquet-sports work includes renovations to the main racquet facilities, plus new pickleball and padel courts. - The program also includes a new spa building. - A new Member Activity Center will be created in the former Property Owners Association building. - The campus plan adds new bocce and basketball courts. - The Fitness Center will be fully renovated and expanded. - The project includes a new casual restaurant with outdoor seating. - Construction will follow a strategic, multi-year phasing plan. - The phasing plan is intended to prioritize member safety, operational continuity and coordination across each stage of the work. - Project leadership includes Bob Cashin for executive oversight, David Rawdon as project manager and primary club liaison, Brad Harrison and Eric Hudson as lead superintendents, and Ryan Hutchins leading preconstruction.

Between the lines: - Hedrick Brothers is positioning itself as a specialist in occupied-campus construction for luxury club environments. - Burk Hedrick, chief operating officer, said the company is built to deliver complex, high-end work while minimizing disruption to daily club operations. - Sharon Meirav, general manager and COO of The Club at Ibis, said selecting the right partner was important because the club needs to execute a project of this scale while remaining active. - The selection also reflects Hedrick Brothers Construction’s deeper foothold in Palm Beach County, where the firm has worked on premier private clubs including BallenIsles Country Club and Old Palm Golf Club. - Earlier this year, BallenIsles Country Club received Second Place for Amenity of the Year (Multiple Amenities) in the 2026 Golf Inc. Awards. - The Old Palm Clubhouse Renovation was named 2024 Golf Inc. Clubhouse of the Year.

What's next: - The clubhouse renovation is the first visible phase, with additional campus work to roll out over multiple years. - The club and Hedrick Brothers Construction expect the phased approach to deliver new spaces and amenities while preserving day-to-day member use. - Hedrick Brothers expects the project to support its continued growth in hospitality and luxury community construction across South Florida.

The bottom line: - The Club at Ibis is betting on a long, staged transformation that upgrades the property without shutting it down, and Hedrick Brothers Construction is using the project to reinforce its niche in high-end, active club renovations.