Favorite DPR Core Value: Integrity
What You Love About Construction: I get the most fulfillment by
seeing our contribution as builders truly change people’s lives. The
investment we make into our work, both professionally and personally,
becomes quite challenging on us, but it really comes into focus when
we see folks enjoying the fruits of the team’s labor after turning
over a project. To me, being a builder is one of the most honorable
things we can do with our time.
Desired Superpower: Time travel for sure! I can’t get enough podcasts
and books about history, so what better way to learn about it than
being there in person.
Your Hero: My mother has always been my inspiration. She came from
Cuba at a young age with her family and worked her tail off to provide
a better life for her family. I’ll forever be in awe of her
perseverance and strength.
Word to the Wise (Advice): My favorite quote has always been “be and
not seem”. Always be yourself and own it. There’s nobody else like
you, and that’s a good thing!
For Adrian Barrios, construction is about more than building
facilities; it’s about changing people’s lives. Adrian has been part
of DPR’s South Florida team since 2013. Prior to joining DPR, Adrian
was building in South Florida for a mid-sized, local general
contractor focused on healthcare and higher education. He then moved
to the construction team on the owner’s side with the region’s largest
healthcare provider. With his expertise in managing complex healthcare
projects, he has led DPR to become one of South Florida’s largest and
most admired healthcare builders with projects on more than 24 area
campuses. As South Florida Business Unit Leader, Adrian builds and
leads high-performing teams.