Workforce wellbeing is becoming an increasingly visible priority across the construction industry as leading contractors expand mental health support programs to improve retention and strengthen jobsite culture.
DPR Construction has received national recognition for its workplace mental health initiatives, earning a place on Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing for the third consecutive year. The company also secured Mental Health America’s Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health for the second year in a row.
The recognitions highlight the company’s continued investment in employee support systems designed to address mental health challenges in high-pressure construction environments. DPR’s programs focus on suicide prevention, psychological safety, training for mental health awareness and efforts to normalize conversations around wellbeing in the workplace.
The company has also expanded access to behavioral health resources, including confidential counseling services and structured employee support programs. In addition, DPR participates in industry-wide initiatives such as the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s Pathway model and One Mind at Work, which promote mental health standards across the broader construction sector.
Company leadership emphasized that sustained attention to mental health reflects a broader shift in how construction firms approach workforce management, particularly as the industry faces ongoing labor shortages and increased competition for skilled workers. Contractors are increasingly recognizing that employee wellbeing directly impacts productivity, retention and overall project performance.
Across the construction sector, mental health has become a growing focus area alongside traditional safety initiatives. Industry groups and major contractors have begun integrating psychological safety and behavioral health support into broader safety and workforce development strategies, moving beyond physical jobsite hazards to address emotional and mental stress factors.
As projects grow more complex and schedule-driven, construction firms are also investing in training programs that help supervisors and field teams identify early signs of stress and provide appropriate support resources. These efforts are part of a wider push to create more sustainable working environments across field and office operations.
Source: DPR Construction.
