Suffolk Hosts Climate Tech Forum to Accelerate Sustainable Construction Innovation

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suffolk, one of the largest and most innovative construction enterprises in the country, recently hosted the Suffolk Climate Tech Forum at its Boston headquarters. The event was co-hosted by Suffolk's Sustainability Group and Suffolk Technologies, the venture capital affiliate of Suffolk that invests in early-stage built world startups, to convene industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, contractors, designers and public officials and tackle the urgent climate challenges facing construction.

The Forum focused on overcoming adoption barriers and accelerating climate technology implementation, including innovative materials, industrial decarbonization, renewable energy and data-driven sustainability tools. This gathering showcased Suffolk's commitment to transforming the construction industry through innovation and practical sustainability solutions that can reduce emissions while maintaining project efficiency and economic viability.

"The construction industry is at a critical juncture in addressing climate change, with nearly 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the construction and operation of buildings," said Steven Burke, senior director of sustainability at Suffolk. "Our Climate Tech Forum represents our commitment to not only implementing sustainable solutions on our own projects but sharing knowledge and creating frameworks that can help transform the entire industry."

“Driving meaningful climate action in the construction industry requires innovation and collaboration with multiple stakeholders throughout the entire ecosystem,” said Nick Dhimitri, Executive Vice President at Suffolk. “By joining together thought leaders, change-makers and influencers at our Climate Tech Forum, we are imagining a more sustainable future and building a clearer roadmap to turn that vision into reality.”

The Forum focused on three key areas: circularity, industrial decarbonization and software solutions. The event featured startup pitches, real-world case studies, and interactive breakout sessions. Innovative climate tech solutions highlighted included Sublime Systems' low-carbon cement alternatives, Pozzotive's process for converting post-consumer glass into concrete additives, and Tangible's AI-powered tools that streamline building lifecycle assessments to optimize material choices for more sustainable designs.

Through its strategic investments in technology, data analytics and AI-driven processes, Suffolk is delivering the next generation of sustainable construction to help clients achieve environmental goals without compromising timelines or budgets. The Climate Tech Forum exemplifies Suffolk's commitment to shifting the industry by establishing standardized, scalable methods to implement climate solutions across all projects. As Suffolk continues to expand its capabilities and partnerships, it remains focused on the goal of delivering more predictable, sustainable results that create lasting value for our clients and the communities in which we build.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $6 billion in annual revenue, 2,800 employees, and offices in Boston, Massachusetts (headquarters); New York City, New York; Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Estero in Florida; Dallas, Texas; Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California; Portland, Maine; and Herndon, Virginia. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, federal government and public work, mission critical, advanced technology and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Largest Domestic Builders” and #8 on its list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

About Suffolk Technologies

Suffolk Technologies is a venture capital platform funding the next generation of companies solving built environment challenges. Led by Managing Partners Wan Li Zhu, Jit Kee Chin, and Puneet Mahajan, Suffolk Technologies invests in early and growth-stage startups transforming the built world across real estate and development, architecture, engineering and construction, property management, and smart cities. Leveraging Suffolk’s expertise and broad network of industry leaders, Suffolk Technologies partners with visionary founders to accelerate industry-wide adoption of breakthrough innovations ranging from pre-product to growth stages. For more information about Suffolk Technologies’ strategy and investments, visit SuffolkTech.com.