Life Sciences Summit Explores the Needs for Flexibility, Talent, and Partnerships Across the DMV

DPR Construction's Abhishek Dhawan discussed construction trends at Mid-Atlantic Biotech & Life Sciences Summit.

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Designers, developers and construction firms in the DMV region continue to navigate through unique requirements and demands for more flexible, innovative and manufacturing spaces that are move-in ready. As a panelist discussing "New Buildings, New Opportunities: Construction, Development, and Design Trends for Tomorrow's Life Science Hubs," Abhishek Dhawan, a DPR Construction life sciences executive, discussed how new projects are shaping the future of the Mid-Atlantic's emerging life science hub.

Dhawan cited a number of pressures that will affect new capital projects including the rising need for mixed use facilities within the sector, strategic capital allocation, and the drive for talent growth.

"I recently read an article that stated there are more than 500 million people/patients eligible to receive new biotech drugs to help treat rare and cancerous diseases, and the pharma industry is only able to supply one third of such drugs and therapies to them," Dhawan said. "There is a large gap that needs to be filled within manufacturing which will further require infrastructure and support from the design, construction, and development industry." 

The panelists reached a consensus that it's crucial to assemble the right people at the right time to ensure successful flexibility and collaboration across projects. "The success of life science companies in the DMV will depend on their ability to respond to the ever-changing demands, adapt to emerging research and development, and grow their talent with the new technologies," according to Dhawan.

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 https://www.dpr.com.

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