Search Menu HOW WE BUILD SELF-PERFORM WORK Your Trusted Builder, Subject Matter Expert, and Trade Partner DPR’s ability and commitment to self-perform work is integral to who we are and how we build. We are a builder, not a broker. We focus on developing and employing scope-specific self-perform experts and a wide-reaching workforce so we can consistently deliver the same level of service to all our customers wherever they are. JUMP AHEAD What does this mean for you? Being a self-performing general contractor allows us to better control the life cycle of your project—preconstruction through closeout. Simply: self-performing aspects of the project, especially critical path scopes, means more predictability in the field. Our scopes include, but are not limited to, demolition, concrete, interiors (including drywall, doors, frames and hardware, etc.), firesafing and waterproofing, and other specialties scopes. Annually, DPR’s self-performed revenue would rank among the larger specialty contractors in the markets we operate in. Together with our trade partners, DPR’s self-perform teams bring industry-leading , craftsmanship and quality to every project. As a self-performing general contractor, DPR consistently delivers: THE SAFEST POSSIBLE PROJECT Safety is a culture and a value—DPR’s self-perform crews live it every day. Our tradespeople understand DPR’s high expectations of workplace safety, and as such, DPR’s self-perform workforce has a lower EMR than our specialty contractor peers. For customers, it means more predictability and safer projects they can be proud of. SCHEDULE ENHANCEMENTS Our in-house trade experts provide feedback early in the pre-construction stage, minimizing potential delays down the road. With a corps of in-house craft workers, we have more control over labor availability, adding to schedule advantages. Since most of our self-perform scopes are critical path trades, we are able to drive the schedule and eliminate manpower issues a typical General Contractor cannot. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 ALL DPR REGIONS Self Perform: Surveying & Building Control Laser Scanning Field Technology Site Concrete Tilt-Wall Concrete Structural Concrete Demolition and cleanup Division 7 scopes (firestopping, specialty coatings, spray insulation, waterproofing, etc.) Division 10 scopes (bathroom specialties, appliances, cubicle partitions, etc.) Doors, frames and hardware Acoustical ceiling work Drywall Light Gauge Framing Cold Formed Metal Framing Rough carpentry Unistrut Services DPR performs in select regions: Finish carpentry Miscellaneous metals Painting Interior glazing Specialty finishes A place where craftspeople master their trade We are focused on hiring, inspiring, developing and growing the best craftspeople in the industry. It’s a win-win: Owners get reliable access to seasoned craftspeople who have spent years at DPR, and younger trade employees have a home to grow their careers. We value hard work and believe in giving all our employees the same opportunities in their career growth. University of California-Davis Webster Hall Blueprint At DPR, our tradespeople are an essential, valued part of our team We are builders at our core and it shows. Several of our craft workforce have developed into very successful superintendents, project managers and executives in our company. Many choose to stay in the field and have helped train the next generation of craft hands. California State Teachers' Retirement System Phase II West Tower. Photo: Chip Allen Photography SPW Leadership WHO WE ARE Chris Bell SOUTHEAST REGION SPW LEAD WHO WE ARE Marc Ness SOUTHWEST REGION SPW LEAD WHO WE ARE Jack Poindexter NORTHWEST REGION SPW LEAD WHO WE ARE Chris Strock NORTHEAST REGION SPW LEAD WHO WE ARE Kyle Weisheimer CENTRAL REGION SPW LEAD We think you'll like this, too. SELF-PERFORMED Projects PROJECTS Domain 11 Office Building PROJECTS recenter FEATURED Content MEDIA High Performing Teams Tackling Challenges MEDIA Builders at our Core: Emory Sweeney and Steve Paredes By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies