DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a privately held, employee-owned commercial general contractor and construction management firm headquartered in Redwood City, California. Founded in 1990 by Doug Woods, Peter Nosler, and Ron Davidowski, the company operates with the mission, "We Exist to Build Great Things." [1, 18, 19, 21]

The company specializes in technically complex and sustainable projects across five core markets: advanced technology (including data centers and semiconductors), life sciences (biomanufacturing and R&D labs), healthcare (hospitals and medical facilities), higher education (academic buildings and student housing), and commercial sectors. DPR Construction offers a comprehensive suite of services, including general contracting, construction management, design-build, and integrated project delivery, often leveraging advanced methods such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). The firm also engages in significant self-perform work, particularly in concrete and drywall, and through its family of companies for electrical work and prefabrication. [1, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 21, 23, 25, 35, 37]

Under the leadership of CEO George Pfeffer, DPR Construction maintains a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top general contractors in the U.S. The company reported revenues of $9.7 billion in 2023 and $7 billion as of July 2025. Recent notable activities include the opening of a new Silicon Valley Office and Prefabrication Assembly Facility in early 2026, being named Data Center Partner of the Year in 2026, and securing significant contracts for data centers and pharmaceutical facilities. DPR Construction is also frequently recognized as a leading workplace. [1, 2, 4, 5, 14, 17, 23, 25, 26]