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As the construction landscape shifts, contractors are facing new challenges and priorities. Navigating through the fog of market uncertainty, DPR's Rob Westover emphasizes the importance of adaptability and innovation in these times. Learn how Rob is pinpointing growth in healthcare and advanced manufacturing projects, powered by AI and the CHIPS Act, in Engineering News-Record California: https://lnkd.in/gxYA8Nap

“One of the things I love most about supplier diversity is the chance to interact with so many different people and make a long-term economic impact. My job is to create the right opportunities for diverse businesses from project pursuit to completion. It starts by getting to know the business to see if they are a good match for the work, and if we’re a good match for them. I learn about their capabilities to get a better understanding of how much work they think they can handle. Are they ready to take on larger scopes? Do they want to? I also help them through our prequalification process. Internally, I work a lot with pursuit leaders to develop our supplier diversity plan on target projects. Sometimes, I’m also involved in interviews if the customer wants to hear directly about our supplier diversity strategy. Once we win the project, I connect with the precon team to help match our diverse suppliers with the right opportunities. During construction, I check in with the business and the team to see how it’s going. So far, during my almost two years at DPR, I have been involved in three projects from start to finish in Austin, Houston and Denver. For two out of the three projects, we were able to hit our supplier diversity goals and brought in new trade partners. I’m especially proud of the Denver team. I’ve never been to Denver before, so everything was new for me. The precon and operations teams were so flexible and patient, and we really worked together to achieve success and make a difference.” Stephanie Abla serves as supplier diversity manager for DPR’s Central Region. From Lebanon, Stephanie grew up in the United Arab Emirates. Living in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, she met a lot of people from different backgrounds and developed a love for languages and learning about different cultures. She speaks English, French, Arabic, and is learning Spanish. She moved from Dubai to the U.S. in 2020 and found her calling in supplier diversity. Stephanie is a #pillarofconstruction. *Our Pillars of Construction series celebrates the diverse experiences and perspectives of DPR employees, reflecting on how our histories and culture shape us. #dprconstruction #supplierdiversity #diversityinconstruction

What is DPR doing to keep our teams safe? Learn more about how we empower our people to stay safe on jobsites, care for each other and support mental health. https://bit.ly/3RMLXyH #workplacesafety #mentalhealth #employeewellness

The future of healthcare lies in seamlessly integrating technology with construction capital projects, creating a built environment that prioritizes both innovation and healing. Examine how the confluence of construction, technology and investments impact healthcare delivery in our latest Healthcare Insights article: https://bit.ly/4drPGdf #healthcareinsights #constructiontechnology

There has been a fundamental shift in life sciences as FDA applications rise and AI drives research forward and DPR is at the center of it all. Dennis Kirkpatrick, co-leader of our life sciences core market, has observed a significant increase in demand for U.S. life sciences projects. Learn how recent innovations have accelerated progress, reducing construction timelines and fueling growth in the latest Construction Dive article: https://lnkd.in/gVMxqZk5

On August 14, 2024, our VDC project engineer, Tamoghna Ghosh, LEED® AP and VDC project manager, Varun Raju Sivaram Raja, LEED GA will be facilitating an educational session, “Training & Onboarding Field Teams to Ensure They Can Successfully Utilize New Tools” at the 2024 Advancing Construction Technology conference! In this session, Tamoghna and Varun will provide insight on identifying strategies to overcome obstacles when adopting new technologies, effective approaches for change management, and new training programs tailored to individual learning styles. Join Tamoghna and Varun to learn about how to navigate technology within the construction industry.  To learn more about this conference: https://lnkd.in/ggkZUadg

Happy #NationalInternDay!⭐ We asked four DPR leaders who started their careers with us as interns to help celebrate the day and the contributions our interns have made this summer. They are living proof that today’s interns are tomorrow’s future leaders! https://bit.ly/3SmHnY7

At DPR Construction, we're committed to raising the bar for safety in the construction industry. We recently held a Trade Partner Safety Summit in Bethesda, MD, bringing together trade partners, safety experts, and industry leaders for a day of collaboration and innovation. From interactive workshops to lively discussions, the summit sparked vital conversations about safety challenges, training needs, and behavior changes. Immediate, actionable strategies were identified and are already making a difference on our jobsites.

We are excited to announce that DPR has been featured twice in Building Design+Construction Media's "41 Great Solutions for architects, engineers, and contractors" report!🎉 Our adaptive reuse project at 20 Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C., ranked #15, highlighted our innovative approach in transforming a former government building into a mixed-use urban hub. Additionally, JBJ's Nashville project, ranked #1 among the 6 construction Great Solutions for AEC firms in 2024, exemplified how the Upbrella system was used to tackle complex construction challenges while building in Nashville's busy Historic District. https://lnkd.in/gRyQ973B

Throughout the year, DPR takes several steps to connect, facilitate, and equip teams with the tools they need to foster a safe and empowering environment. Learn more about our culture of safety: https://lnkd.in/dcwHvj_y