DPR Construction: In the News

Data Centers Are Becoming Industrial’s Growth Engine

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:12:00 -0400

With decades of prefabrication experience, DPR continues to see prefab play a bigger role in helping teams deliver complex AI and data center projects with greater certainty around schedule, quality and labor.

How Infrastructure and Cost are Influencing Raleigh-Durham Development

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Shawn Pepple, its Raleigh-Durham business unit leader, discusses the tremendous growth of the life sciences sector in the Triangle region.

DPR Construction: Bay Area Construction Manufacturer Opens Flagship Campus in Santa Clara

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In The Silicon Valley Voice, DPR’s Kevin Chen shares how our new Santa Clara campus brings office and prefab teams together in one place, supporting safer work, stronger collaboration and more predictable delivery.

Spotlight On: Zach Pannier, Business Unit Leader, DPR Construction

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Zach Pannier discussed the region's market conditions with Capital Analytics Associates. Zach highlighted the collaborative spirit that has become a hallmark of business in the Charlotte area.

What Adjusted Steel, Aluminum and Copper Tariffs Mean for Construction

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Tim Jed is quoted on what the effects of Section 232 might have on the construction industry.

Construction Giants' Bet On Tech Startups Paying Off On Their Jobsites

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Kaushal Diwan talks about how WND Ventures, DPR's venture capital arm, turns early investment into real‑world impact by putting startups on active jobsites and partnering long term to scale field‑proven construction technology.

What Hyperscale Data Centers Teach the Construction Industry about Speed, Scale, and Execution Discipline

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Mark Whitson shares six lessons from hyperscale data center programs for owners and teams delivering complex projects under speed-to-market pressure.

Building Bigger Means Building Smarter for Austin

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Bryan Kent notes the rise of megaprojects in the Austin region and how DPR is aiming to address labor pressures by leveraging prefabrication and its team of self-perform craft.

Executive Insights: DPR Construction project executive, Allen Maxwell

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

From AI-driven growth to life sciences and healthcare expansion, North Carolina is seeing unprecedented investment in data center infrastructure. DPR's Allen Maxwell is on the front lines of this transformation.

ENR Sections Spotlight on Women in Construction: Michele Hall

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In Engineering News-Record, DPR's Michele shared why inviting more women into construction isn’t about optics, it's about building stronger, more resilient teams.

Megaprojects, Data Centers Drive ENR East 2025 Top Starts

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Camilo Garcia tells ENR East that digital infrastructure is a key driver of 2026 construction starts, but his view on the commercial and higher education markets isn't as dire as some have reported.

A Region Built on Timeless Transformation

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Adrian Barrios and David Kloubec share how DPR approaches growth with intention: listening first, partnering closely, and delivering work that balances more predictable outcomes, quality, safety, and innovation.

How DPR Built the Discipline That Protects Construction Companies in Every Cycle | Ep. 374

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In an episode of Construction Genius Podcast, DPR's Camilo Garcia and Mike Humphrey joined Eric Anderton to share how DPR has navigated multiple boom-bust cycles while staying grounded in the principles that define who we are.

Hospitals Aren’t Just Buildings: Deb Sheehan Says They Are Part of Care

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In a special Women’s Day feature for Healthcare Executive, DPR's Deb Sheehan explores why security should be considered from the earliest stages of healthcare design and construction.

Who Will Build the Future of Artificial Intelligence?

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

DPR's Mark Whitson and Michael Davis joined Bloomberg's Wall Street Week to discuss how construction is changing as a result of large data center projects, how prefabrication is unlocking new approaches to building and how it's a great time to explore careers in the skilled trades.

How DPR Develops the Next Generation of Construction Leaders

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Hear how DPR approaches leadership development on the Construction Genius Podcast featuring DPR's Katharine Hamer.

What Superintendents Really Leave Behind

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

DPR's Kiersten Kaplan shares her reflection on advocacy, legacy and what real leadership in construction looks like. It is not just the buildings, it’s the people, the mentorship and the next generation of leaders shaped along the way.

Six CIOs Share Their #1 Priority for the Near Term

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Technology is reshaping construction on and off the jobsite. DPR's Jarret Eubanks is one of six experts who shared his view on CIO priorities in this environment with Gartner.

DPR Breaks Ground on $380M California Healthcare Facility

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

DPR celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Advanced Cancer Center and Care Complex in Modesto, California.

Builder: 'There's a lot of Buzz That This is the Year' — Will it Last?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

DPR's Brent Bunting is quoted discussing the Nashville market, highlighting local growth trends, project pipeline dynamics and the strategic priorities shaping the region’s construction landscape.

This Simple Robot Could Drastically Speed Up Data Center Construction

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Robotics is reshaping one of the AEC industry’s most repetitive and labor‑intensive tasks. Tyler Williams shared DPR’s commitment to bringing next‑generation solutions to the field in Fast Company.

What Lessons Can Austin Builders Learn from the Construction of Texas' Tallest Tower?

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Austin Business Journal goes behind the scenes with DPR's passionate builders to explore the unique challenges of erecting downtown Austin's Waterline,

Breaking Down the Data Center Opportunity for Builders in 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

DPR's Christopher Gorthy notes how large data center projects are helping prove new technologies are unlocking new possibilities within the industry.

Behind the Build at Vantage Data Center

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In an issue of Move Over Bob, DPR goes behind the scenes on a DPR data center project in Arizona to meet five women who are shaping every phase of the build.

Texas, N. Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania — Where Pharma Manufacturing Investments Have Surged

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In PharmaVoice, DPR’s Mike Marston explains the long‑term factors shaping investment decisions in pharma manufacturing particularly in states like North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

From Civil Engineering to Superintendent: The “Field-First” Pivot | Ep. 365

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

DPR's Erin Saiki shares with Construction Genius her career path from engineering to the field and what it really takes to grow as a superintendent without coming from a traditional trade background.

How the Best Companies Turn Their Employees Into Entrepreneurs

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

At DPR, employees help shape how technology is developed and scaled, an approach highlighted in Inc.’s feature on intrapreneurship, and features DPR's Kaushal Diwan emphasis that the best ideas typically come from the people doing the work every day.

In Her Own Words: Adriana Aponte Built a Construction Management Career

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

DPR's Adriana Aponte shares how the lessons she learned about building relationships, trust and belonging have helped her build her career in construction.

Rewriting the Blueprint With AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Healthcare Construction

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In a piece for Healthcare Business Today, DPR’s Carl Fleming explores how AI is helping healthcare organizations future-proof their facilities.

Leveraging BIM, Digital Twins, Building Management Systems to Boost Operations and Reduce Maintenance

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

DPR's Jacob Skrobarczyk and Sean Doolan, discussed with Construction News and Review how BIM, digital twins, and building management systems can help owners improve operations across the building lifecycle.

Data Center Construction in 2026: Strategies Owners Must Know to Stay Ahead

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

With speed-to-market pressures on facility owners, DPR's Chris Gorthy shares three ways to build faster, smarter, and without delays with Data Center Frontier.

Fed’s Rate Cut Boosts Existing Construction Projects, More Needed to Spur New Builds

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The latest rate cut may spur developers to advance projects despite tenant and labor pressures, with DPR’s Scott Lyons pointing to tenant improvement activity as a positive sign for the sector.

How Mitigation and Maintenance Protect Against Future Risk

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

DPR's Justin Cantor explains why risk planning begins during design and how close coordination between owners, architects, and builders supports clearer decisions and more reliable outcomes.

Q&A: Predictions for 2026 from DPR Construction's Central Texas chief

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Despite fewer cranes on the downtown skyline, Austin, TX remains a hot construction market, shared DPR's Bryan Kent who provides insights with the Austin Business Journal on 2026 opportunities.

How a “Plan, Prevent, Prove” Approach Helps Avoid Facility and Equipment Problems

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

DPR’s Mark O’Brien explains how early, cross-functional collaboration helps teams build with compliance in mind, ensuring the facility performs on day one and supports long-term operational success.

Building the Future of Care: How DPR Construction Is Transforming Healthcare Infrastructure Across South Florida

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

DPR's Adrian Barrios discusses how self-perform work and virtual design & construction are key to delivering more predictable outcomes for the area's healthcare providers in the year ahead.

Ever Forward

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

DPR’s John Benson and Michelle Peters recently spoke with Dialogue Review about how the company’s ‘Ever Forward’ mindset continues to shape and strengthen its leadership teams.

4 Takeaways from Pharma’s Manufacturing Boom

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

DPR Construction’s Mike Marston shares how pharmaceutical manufacturing’s boom is driving companies to rethink facility planning and construction, as highlighted in a new PharmaVoice piece.

AI Workloads to Dominate Data Centers Within Two Years – Report

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

DPR' s Chris Gorthy shared with Data Center Knowledge that while some innovative owners have been investing in renewables to offset their operations and employing closed-loop liquid cooling systems to dramatically lower water use, the work is just starting.

How to Cultivate Strong Culture at Scale

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

DPR's George Pfeffer shares what helps culture endure at scale, how DPR has aligned strategy with purpose and the markets where DPR can add the most value.

How Field Robotics Are Protecting Workers & Solving Deadly Risks in Construction with Tyler Williams

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

DPR's Tyler Williams was recently featured on The ConTechCrew Podcast talking about the latest advancements in robotics on construction sites, and their potential to transform the industry.

How Field Robotics Are Protecting Workers & Solving Deadly Risks in Construction with Tyler Williams

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, DPR's Tyler Williams discusses the latest advancements in robotics on construction sites, how they're being integrated into the field, and their potential to revolutionize the industry.

Higher Ed Construction: Finding Certainty Amidst Volatility

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400

DPR’s Greg Fraikor, shares a timely perspective in American School & University outlining 3 strategies on how higher education construction can succeed despite market volatility. His insights on delivery methods and contractor collaboration offer a clear blueprint for navigating today’s challenges.

A Blueprint for the Future: How MCC is Tackling the Construction Skills Gap

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

DPR Construction is proud to partner with Mesa Community College in expanding their construction trades program and hands-on “laydown yard.”

WPI Conversation: Building the AI boom

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Chris Gorthy spoke with Washington Post Intelligence about how contractors are meeting demand for these projects.

How Higher Education Can Advance Capital Projects Amid 2025’s Challenges

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Michelle Martin discussed ways institutions can navigate the choppy waters and move their projects forward with confidence in School Construction News.

8 Stories and a New Chapter for Connecticut Children's

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Together with Connecticut Children's and CannonDesign, DPR Construction is bringing to life a 194,000-sq.-ft. clinical tower designed with families at the heart.

The Self-Perform Edge: Fast, Reliable Construction for Life Sciences Facilities

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Mike Marston explores how self-perform construction teams help manage complexity, accelerate timelines, and maintain control as life sciences projects grow and delivery models evolve.

Leading Without the Ladder: Mark Whitson’s Path at DPR

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

DPR's Mark Whitson explores ways we can open doors and create more career opportunities for people in the construction industry and more with Eric Anderton of Construction Genius Podcast.

Building Beyond Classrooms: How Student Housing Is Transforming California’s Community Colleges

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

At Sierra College, DPR Construction and HKS, Inc. alongside DPR's family companies' Digital Building Components and SurePods™, joined forces to deliver a 358-bed residence hall that’s redefining what student housing can be.