Celebrating 35 Years In Great Company
Through decades of innovation and strategic growth, DPR Construction has remained committed to the purpose established by our founders—to build great things for customers, employees, partners and communities.
A forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager, we specialize in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Whether it is large-scale new construction or small special projects, we're focused on delivering predictable outcomes that lead to exceptional results and raving fans.
What It Means to be "in Great Company"
As we reflect on the past and drive forward with purpose, we celebrate all the great things we’re thankful for – the great people we work with, the great teams we’ve formed, the great friendships we’ve made, and the great projects we’ve built together. We truly are in great company.
Groundbreaking Projects
Crusoe Abilene Data Center
Supported by a multibillion-dollar investment, this purpose-built data center will include high-density data halls designed to enable AI workloads, including plans to draw on local renewable energy. Read More →
Connecticut Children’s Clinical Tower
For children and their families having to go to a hospital can be intimidating, but Connecticut Children’s will ease their concerns as they transform the patient experience. Read More →
Waterline Tower
Waterline will be a 74-story mixed-use residential, office and retail skyscraper, and the tallest tower in Texas. Read More →
Great Things: Issue 13
This issue of Great Things is dedicated to what DPR does best: Building great things, in great company.
Our history Tells Our Story
When we started in 1990, our founders had an opportunity to do things differently in an industry traditionally resistant to change. Choosing the name DPR, using the first letters of their first names, was the first sign of what Doug, Peter and Ron would create. It wasn't that they regarded themselves as important, but that they wanted to create a truly different kind of company. Surprising. Personal. Family-like, not family-owned.
1990-2000: Decade of Development
DPR's first decade in business focused on building an entrepreneurial and innovative culture and empowering employees. It paid off with great success and accolades. DPR harnessed the rising semiconductor industry that was powering 1990s globalization to quickly establish itself as a competitive contractor. By the end of the decade, DPR had upwards of $2 billion in revenue and was quickly expanding operations across the country.
2000-2010: Decade of Discipline
From one office and 11 professionals to 13 offices across the country and nearly 2,000 people, Doug, Peter and Ron attributed the company’s successful growth to the dedicated individuals who work hard each day to build a truly great construction company.
In times of crisis in the early 2000s, DPR doubled down on culture. To retain its strong competitive advantage and continue building great things, DPR embraced its entrepreneurial spirit focusing on what would create momentum and set the company apart in future years.
2010-2020: Decade of Transformation
In 2010, we asked: How do we take DPR to the next level and position ourselves to be a most admired company by the year 2030?
Part of the transformation was planning and executing truly great leadership transitions, putting the right people in the right positions to move the company forward, to grow and scale. It allowed us to continue serving world-changing customers and pushing the industry forward in lean sustainable practices and technology adoption.
2020 and beyond
Each new project is an opportunity to try something new. Each partnership is a chance to deepen collaboration and the diversity of thought that makes us stronger. Every employee is encouraged to bring the next big idea and break new ground.
Together, we are groundbreaking.
Meet Our Leadership
Through shared leadership, DPR delivers industry-leading project performance for some of the world’s most progressive and admired customers.
George Pfeffer
CEO and Leadership Team Member
Mark Whitson
President and Leadership Team Member
Angela Floyd
CFO and Leadership Team Member
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Groundbreaking for 35 Years!
Together with our customers, we’re breaking new ground every day.
We are proud to support customers' projects that advance new technologies, lead to the discovery and manufacture of new medicines and surface new delivery methods. We are honored to build the buildings where we’ll educate future generations, heal the sick, deliver new life and unite communities.
Join Our Team!
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, opportunity is built together—by harnessing diverse talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. Strong relationships, fulfilling careers and limitless opportunity. Built here.
