Search Menu WHAT WE BUILD HIGHER EDUCATION Envisioning the Collaborative Learning Environment of the Future DPR builds the higher education facilities of tomorrow, with a focus on safety, sustainability and student experience. Our team understands the unique challenges colleges and universities face, and values the shift towards more collaborative, flexible, resilient learning spaces. JUMP AHEAD WE BELIEVE EVERY Voice Matters From business schools and nursing facilities to interdisciplinary and research labs, our higher ed team has worked with some of the nation’s leading colleges and universities. We coordinate with all stakeholders—from the administration to the student body—to deliver holistic projects that not only add value to the campus community, but that best equip students and faculty to succeed in their dynamic sectors. We believe in listening before building and strength in a diversity of ideas, because everyone has a voice that matters. BUILDING A BETTER Experience At DPR, we’re mindful that a campus is ultimately a home, which is why we minimize disruptions and distractions whenever possible. Our teams plan construction work around academic and event calendars, minimize loud activities by utilizing prefabrication, and develop creative solutions to keep campuses moving. We also prioritize end-user communication and have developed apps, web portals and interactive digital kiosks to keep students and faculty informed on construction progress, project details and important alerts. Drawing on our broad-based technical experience, DPR helps college and university leaders determine the best strategy to optimize budget and maximize results for their renovation, upgrade and new construction projects. SUSTAINABILITY, TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION Focused Today’s students prioritize sustainability and care about their carbon footprint more than ever before. So do we. DPR strives to maintain clean work sites, minimize waste and efficiently handle material to reduce environmental impact on every project. Modern higher education buildings require infrastructure that can support ever-evolving technology. We take on ownership of IT infrastructure solutions, collaborating with institutions to shape the future together. Systems like LEED® and WELL Certification™ provide third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, occupant health, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. RANKINGS & RECOGNITION By the Numbers $5.4B+ Amount of higher education work DPR has completed 70+ Major college campuses DPR has worked on over 25 years CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA CMAA Project Achievement Award (2019) Sanford Stadium West End Improvements ENGINEERING NEWS-RECORD ENR Southwest Best Higher Education/Research Project (2019) Central Arizona College Signal Peak Campus New Student Union and Science Building 1 2 1 2 UC Davis is implementing the most aggressive housing development plan in it’s history. This growth will allow UC Davis to guarantee housing to more students while positioning them for academic success. The Yosemite and Shasta projects are critical elements of this plan and will serve our students for many years. MICHAEL SHEEHAN Associate Vice Chancellor - Housing, Dining and Divisional Operations, University of California, Davis HIGHER EDUCATION Our Experience Academic ARTS, BUSINESS, NURSING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH We integrate into the campus community, minimizing disruption to build facilities that inspire education. Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus Athletics LOCKER ROOMS, STADIUMS, TRAINING FACILITIES Interdisciplinary Lab Buildings LABS, RESEARCH, STEM/STEAM FACILITIES Student Life DINING HALLS, PARKING GARAGES, PUBLIC SAFETY, RECREATION CENTERS, STUDENT HOUSING Utility and Infrastructure CHILLER PLANTS, COGEN, MISSION CRITICAL, UTILITY DISTRIBUTION, UTILITY PLANTS National Higher Education Leadership WHO WE ARE Tracy DeLeuw HIGHER EDUCATION CORE MARKET LEADER First introduced to construction as a junior in high school, Tracy went on to pay for his college tuition working as a carpenter when not in class. The result was not only a bachelor’s degree and a journeyman’s card, but a true passion for the industry—h… CONTACT TRACY We think you'll like this, too. HIGHER EDUCATION Recent Projects PROJECTS University of California, San Francisco Regeneration Medicine Building PROJECTS University of Virginia Advanced Research and Technology Building FEATURED Content MEDIA DPR Construction sets the screen and transforms the Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball Locker Room MEDIA Keeping Your Eye on the Build: Delivering Sports Facilities that Win 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