About Us
HMD was founded in March 2014 by Raleigh natives and brothers Kenneth and Bryant Dickinson. With a combined 50+ years of experience in the commercial construction and development industry, they launched the company to pursue their shared passion for creating high-quality projects and to achieve their personal and family goals.
HMD’s portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, such as building expansions, new construction, and interior fit-ups. The team takes pride in working with businesses that serve the community in sectors such as medicine, dentistry, office, retail, restaurant, mixed-use developments, education, veterinary medicine, financial services, and more.
While the majority of HMD’s projects are located in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Angier, Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point Triad and Clayton, the company welcomes opportunities to discuss projects in counties surrounding Wake, Durham, Johnston, Harnett, and Orange.
What sets HMD apart is Kenneth and Bryant’s extensive, real-world experience in all stages of a project’s lifecycle—from site selection to lease-up and stabilization.
In addition to their construction expertise across a variety of project types, Kenneth and Bryant bring a unique combination of real estate development and project financing knowledge to every endeavor. This comprehensive expertise enables HMD to provide unparalleled service and solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
HMD’s commitment to excellence and innovation has been recognized by the industry, including being featured in the “Executive Voice” column of the Triangle Business Journal. Kenneth and Bryant welcome inquiries about their professional backgrounds, HMD’s capabilities, and their extensive experience in the commercial construction and development industry.
For more information, read the Triangle Business Journal article here.
Leadership
Kenneth and Bryant Dickinson, brothers and co-owners of HMD, are eighth-generation natives of Wake County, with a documented family history dating back to the early 1740s. Together, they bring over 50 years of combined experience in corporate banking, commercial real estate finance, commercial construction, custom residential construction, and the development industry. Their extensive expertise and deep local roots provide a strong foundation for HMD’s success and commitment to delivering exceptional results in every project.
Kenneth Dickinson
After graduating from North Carolina State University, Kenneth spent seven years in corporate banking and commercial real estate finance with a national lending institution where he had loan approval authority. While in corporate banking, Kenneth provided financing solutions for middle market operating companies, including working capital lines of credit and capital improvements loans. During his tenure in commercial real estate finance, Kenneth provided construction and development loans for all property types, including office, retail shopping, mixed use, luxury apartment and student housing, warehouse, flex space, and more. Kenneth’s interest in real estate development moved him away from banking and allowed him to join forces with an active private student housing and luxury apartment developer. While there, Kenneth spent 10 years developing off-campus, privately owned student housing and luxury apartment projects throughout the southeast, in NC, SC, TN, GA and KY. Kenneth obtained his construction license and ultimately earned the responsibility of managing all of the firm’s development activities, as well as its in-house construction company. Over this 10-year period, Kenneth developed and/or built over $327 million in projects across the southeast.
Bryant Dickinson
Bryant began his construction career after earning a degree in Political Science from North Carolina State University, starting as a punch-out/warranty manager and superintendent for a custom residential builder. In this role, he gained valuable hands-on experience, developing a deep understanding of the construction process from the ground up.
Recognized for his talent and dedication, Bryant was recruited by a prominent commercial general contracting firm specializing in projects throughout the Triangle region. Over more than eight years with the firm, he excelled as a lead superintendent and project manager, managing site work and overseeing the construction of multi-million-dollar steel-framed buildings. His diverse portfolio included office buildings, retail centers, flex spaces, manufacturing facilities, churches, pharmacies, and fast-food establishments.
By the time Bryant co-founded HMD with his brother Kenneth, he had successfully managed the completion of approximately $175 million in commercial projects, earning a reputation for excellence, reliability, and versatility.
Now, 11 years since its founding, HMD has become a premier mid-market commercial general contracting firm recognized for its exceptional quality and client-focused approach. With a dedicated team of over 20 full-time employees and an impressive average annual revenue of $50 million, Bryant has played a key role in driving the company’s sustained growth. His responsibilities include comprehensive oversight of daily field operations and shared management of the business with Kenneth, ensuring seamless execution at every level.
An impressive 90–95% of HMD’s projects stem from repeat clients and referrals—a reflection of the company’s core values of honesty, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. These principles, combined with the efforts of its outstanding employees and subcontractors, have cemented HMD’s position as one of North Carolina’s top-rated commercial general contracting firms.
