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DPR Construction’s Advanced Tech Leaders Set Pace for Faster, Smarter Builds

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As demand for mission-critical data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities accelerates, DPR Construction, one of the nation’s top technical builders, is doubling down on innovative delivery methods to help customers meet aggressive schedules and achieve speed-to-market. Leveraging integrated preconstruction, collaborative delivery models, and prefabrication, DPR aims to redefine how complex facilities are built, according to the…

Navigating the Perfect Storm: DPR’s Q2 2025 Market Conditions Report

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

The Q2 2025 Market Conditions Report from DPR Construction underscores an increasingly volatile construction environment. From labor shortages to material volatility and policy disruptions, the industry is navigating a complex landscape where proactive strategies are essential. Here’s what you need to know—and how DPR is helping teams stay ahead. Labor Pressures Deepen The skilled labor…

Flexibility Key to Mitigate Supply Chain Delays in Data Center Construction

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Supply chain delays continue to affect construction across the globe, especially for data center facilities. DPR Construction recommends collaborative procurement planning and built-in flexibility to help project teams maintain schedules and get new data centers online as planned. According to McKinsey & Company, the U.S. data center demand is expected to grow at an average…

Establishing Relationships that Build an Inclusive Industry

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The latest edition of CAGC’s podcast series features Patrice Gilmore, National Supplier Diversity Lead for DPR Construction and President of United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC). Gilmore discusses what connections and relationships can do to grow and strengthen minority-owned businesses. She also discusses opportunities for our member companies to work together in mentoring relationships.  Listen in! 

DPR Construction Selected to Build New Plant Sciences Building at NC State University

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DPR Construction, announced its selection by North Carolina State University to build the school’s new Plant Sciences Building in Raleigh, North Carolina. The project includes construction of a five-story, 187,000-square-foot interdisciplinary research building, comprising research laboratories, office space, corporate laboratory and office suites, hearth/atrium space, support space, and shared, flexible conferencing space. The partial fifth…