DPR underscores support for employees to be their authentic
selves, fostering LGBTQ+ inclusivity and transforming the
construction industry
RESTON, Va., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DPR
Construction kicked off a month of celebrating its employees in the
LGBTQ+ community by sponsoring and participating in Capital Pride
in Washington, DC. DPR teams are
also participating in Pride activities across the U.S., including
San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Seattle.
Employees, their families, construction partners, and customers
marched in the DC Parade, as DPR continues to diversify their
presence at the Festival. With more than 50 participants in the
parade, DPR's admin and craft teams marched in honor of their
commitment to accepting and empowering individuals through their
unique workplace culture and programs.
On a mission to be a most admired firm by 2030, DPR aims to be
known for progressive and influential people practices. Sponsoring
the Capital Pride Parade is one step on its journey. The firm also
dedicated its monthly companywide "Pillar Talk" to a panel
discussing the experiences of LGBTQ+ identifying employees, giving
all employees a chance for a deeper understanding of how they can
support their coworkers and the challenges they face.
"It's important for DPR to not only talk the talk, but walk the
walk. Many companies can say they want to change the industry, but
few start by looking internally and reflecting on their biases,
approach to hiring, policies, and support given to employees.
Employee Resource Groups and sponsoring the Capital Pride events
are two examples of how we are supporting our employees and leading
by example," said Mike Humphrey,
DPR's Northeast Regional Leader based in Washington, D.C.
Working within an industry that is notoriously resistant to
change, DPR's efforts are aimed at setting new standards for the
AEC industry. Keeping people safe on construction sites is not only
about physical health, but also mental health. DPR's Pride
activities are designed to support the development of a diverse
workforce and culture where all employees, including members of the
LGBTQ+ community, feel safe and can bring their whole selves to
work. Through industrywide efforts like Construction Inclusion Week
which DPR helped to found, and its Employee Resource Groups, DPR is
providing education, resources and tools to execute their
vision.
About DPR Construction
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general
contractor and construction manager specializing in technically
complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life
sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets.
DPR's portfolio of work ranges from large-scale new construction to
small tenant improvements and special projects. Founded in 1990,
DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private,
employee-owned company that has grown to a multi-billion-dollar
organization with offices around the world. Strategically focused
on delivering more predictable outcomes through applications of
virtual design & construction, prefabrication, its team of
self-perform craft, and leveraging data to learn and improve from
DPR consistently ranks among the top building contractors and
employs approximately 11,000 professionals across its family of
companies. For more information, visit http://www.dpr.com.
For more information, please contact:
Lisa Ruano
DPR Construction
Tel: 905-451-9622
Email: Lisaru@dpr.com
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