DPR Construction Named to 2026 Best Workplaces in Construction List

Fortune Media and Great Place to Work recognize company for commitment to culture and building long-term careers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work® and Fortune have named DPR Construction, a forward-thinking, self-performing builder, to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction™ list for the first time, ranking it No. 8 in the large company category.

This recognition comes at the start of Careers in Construction Month, which brings added attention to the range of career opportunities across the industry. The need to attract and develop the next generation of builders remains significant. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 587,000 openings in construction and extraction occupations each year from 2025 to 2035, driven by industry growth and the need to replace workers who leave these occupations.

DPR's investment in long-term career development is one of the ways that the company is working to attract and retain talent. Employees have opportunities to gain experience working in different parts of the business and to pursue career paths based on their skills and interests. This may include transitioning between field and office roles, expanding into new areas of expertise, or taking on greater leadership responsibilities over time.

"Construction offers more than a job. It provides the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term career," said George Pfeffer, DPR Construction CEO and Leadership Team member. "There isn't just one path to success at DPR. Our culture encourages teammates to share their ideas and experiences, learn from one another and build connections across the company. We are committed to helping our people discover where their talents fit best as they take on new challenges throughout their careers."

One example of this in action for people early in their careers is DPR's Builder Development Program, which provides 18 months of experience across different aspects of project delivery. Participants gain exposure to the work while developing technical knowledge and a broader understanding of where a career in construction can lead.

The Best Workplaces in Construction award is based on analysis of survey responses from more than 64,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the construction industry. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, work status, or other demographic factors.

Earlier this year, 97% of DPR employees surveyed said the company is a great place to work and DPR was named to the PEOPLE® Companies that Care list. Learn more about career opportunities at DPR at dpr.com/careers.

About DPR Construction
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex projects across the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Guided by our purpose—We Exist to Build Great Things®—DPR's global portfolio spans large-scale new construction, tenant improvements and special projects.

Founded in 1990, DPR is one of the largest privately held, employee-owned companies in the US. We are strategically focused on building long-term partnerships and delivering more predictable outcomes for customers. We're advancing the industry by integrating the project lifecycle from design to delivery using innovative construction methods, prefabrication on more than 90% of new work, and a highly skilled craft workforce deployed on nearly all of our projects.

DPR consistently ranks among the top building contractors and employs more than 13,500 professionals across our family of companies worldwide. For more information, visit www.dpr.com.

About the Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction List
Great Place To Work selected the Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction by analyzing confidential survey responses from over 1.3 million employees, representing the experience of 7.3 million employees in the U.S. in 2025 and 2026. Of those responses, over 64,000 came from employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the construction industry, and these rankings are based on that feedback. Companies with 10 to 999 employees competed in the small and medium category. Companies with 1,000 or more employees were considered for the large category. Read the full methodology. To get on this list next year, start here.

About Great Place To Work
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work, a UKG company, brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces list. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram, and sign up for the Great Place To Work LinkedIn newsletter, Culture Edge, to get the latest research on what drives business success.

About Fortune Media
Fortune is a global multi-platform media company built on a legacy of trusted, award-winning reporting and information for those who want to make business better. Independently owned, Fortune tells the stories of the world's biggest companies and their leaders as well as a new generation of innovators who are moving business forward. Digitally and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks, and holds companies accountable, in regions around the world. Its iconic rankings include Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, Most Powerful Women, and World's Most Admired Companies. Fortune builds world-class communities by convening industry thought leaders for exclusive summits and conferences, including the Fortune Global Forum, Fortune Brainstorm Tech, and Fortune Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.

For more information, please contact:
Stephanie McCay
DPR Construction
Email: [email protected]

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