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DPR Construction announced Scott Sass as Raleigh-Durham business unit leader. Sass steps into the role during a period of significant growth in the Triangle region, with construction employment rising at one of the fastest rates in the country. Life sciences and healthcare are among DPR’s strongest markets in the region, which continues to drive demand for skilled…
Great Place To Work® and Fortune have named DPR Construction, a forward-thinking, self-performing builder, to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction™ list for the first time, ranking it No. 8 in the large company category. This recognition comes at the start of Careers in Construction Month, which brings added attention to the range of career…
Strong construction demand across multiple sectors is increasing competition for the skilled labor, equipment and suppliers needed to deliver projects. DPR Construction, a forward-thinking, self-performing contractor, sees continued investment in digital infrastructure, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, transportation and energy creating competition for many of the same resources and reinforcing the need for proactive planning and procurement…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
