DPR Construction Ranks #20 on 2026 Companies That Care List

Event summary

DPR Construction ranked #20 on the 2026 PEOPLE® Companies that Care list, based on 970,000 employee survey responses.
The company reported 10,000+ volunteer hours and $1.9M in pro bono construction projects in 2025.
DPR operates six WELL Certified™ workplaces and a new mass timber office in Silicon Valley.
The company employs 13,500 professionals globally and focuses on advanced technology, life sciences, and healthcare sectors.

The big picture

DPR Construction's recognition highlights the growing emphasis on employee well-being and corporate social responsibility in the construction industry. As the sector faces labor shortages and increasing regulatory pressures around sustainability, companies that demonstrate strong cultural and community commitments may gain a competitive edge in attracting clients and talent. DPR's focus on innovation, including prefabrication and mass timber construction, positions it as a leader in transforming traditional building practices.

What we're watching

Talent Attraction: How DPR's purpose-driven culture and career development programs will affect its ability to attract skilled labor in a competitive construction market.
Community Integration: Whether DPR can sustain its high level of community engagement and pro bono work while maintaining profitability.
Sustainability Leadership: The pace at which DPR can implement lower-carbon construction methods across its global portfolio.