Case Study: DPR Construction achieves a 20% efficiency gain with Planview IdeaPlace

Uncovering A 20% Efficiency Gain From A Single Idea

DPR Construction, a $2.5 billion builder with nearly 3,000 employees across 18 U.S. offices, adopted “ever forward” as a core value but struggled with a fragmented innovation process. Geographic silos, limited field access to information, and difficulty sharing and scaling local ideas made it hard to collaborate in real time and accelerate improvements across projects where safety, cost and schedule are critical.

To solve this, DPR launched a centralized innovation program powered by the Spigit platform and staffed by full‑time innovation champions. Combining online crowdsourcing with onsite engagement, newsletters and webinars, DPR surfaced and implemented practical ideas—from a field kiosk that saves superintendents an average eight hours per week (about a 20% efficiency gain) to QR‑linked safety resources on hardhats—resulting in faster idea adoption, stronger cross‑office networks, and measurable improvements in field productivity and employee engagement.

DPR Construction

Jim Washburn

Regional Manager