As Suffolk's reputation in the industry continues to strengthen, more industry experts, analysts and editors consult us to learn about our unique corporate culture, quality projects and community initiatives.
"Playmaker: A Three-region success, John Fish's Suffolk Construction Co. wants to build a national brand"
Engineering News Record
The great recession is going smoothly at Suffolk Construction Co., the dominant general building contractor in Boston. On a recent morning at Suffolk's headquarters in a converted industrial building in the tough Roxbury neighborhood, the company's sole owner and chief executive, John Fish, is so pumped with optimism you would hardly guess the building-construction sector is in the middle of a historic slump.
"Suffolk is 'Best of the Decade'"
Boston Business Journal
Suffolk has firmly established itself as one of the mainstays in the area's building industry -- indeed, in the business community at large. The Boston area's largest construction company -- and one of the largest companies, with $1.5 billion in 2008 revenue -- the construction firm has a solid national presence. And locally, it has been instrumental in changing the face of Boston. As the CEO of Suffolk Construction, John Fish has his fingers in just about every notable development project in the area. Fish has operations in four states and projects touching virtually every segment of the U.S. economy -- universities, hospitals, senior housing facilities, hotels, office buildings and retail stores are among his long list of customers. But growing his business and making money are only parts of Fish's story. Over the past decade Fish has shown a deep commitment to philanthropy and social leadership, particularly when it comes to inner-city youth.
"Building a bigger builder"
The Boston Globe
The two biggest builders in New England are joining forces: Suffolk Construction will acquire William A. Berry & Son, forming a 1,200-employee juggernaut that its principals say will be better positioned to compete nationally and to withstand a recession that has ravaged the construction sector. The new company, which will use the Suffolk name, will be one of the 20 largest builders of commercial projects in the country. "Red & Blue Foundation boosts Boston school athletics"
The Boston Globe
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced the creation of a multimillion-dollar charitable foundation and consortium of professional sports teams, colleges and universities, and corporations to enhance opportunities for Boston student-athletes. The innovative collaboration grants a private organization unusual power in managing public schools. Roxbury-based Suffolk Construction Co.'s Red & Blue Foundation will administer the new Boston Scholar Athlete Program.
"BIM's Value in Green Building"
Healthcare Building Ideas Magazine
Berry Vice President of Preconstruction Dave Slomsky and Director of Sustainability and project executive Michael Willett published an authoritative article that emphasized BIM's growing importance in the preconstruction process and its ability to help CMs adapt their business practices to the requirements of green building. In the article, they demonstrate that BIM can play a key role in helping project teams make timely decisions regarding sustainable design. Using examples from Baystate Medical Center, they made a strong case for the use of BIM during preconstruction to provide more effective cost savings.
"3-D models cut construction disputes and costs"
The Boston Globe
Suffolk was highlighted for its investment in and forward-looking use of Building Information Modeling in this article that focused on the increasing use of BIM across the industry.
'Green' initiatives helping businesses survive
Palm Beach Post
Matt Kiziah, Project Manager, spoke about the "green features" in Suffolk Florida's new regional headquarters building in West Palm Beach in an article documenting the increased popularity of "green" building initiatives despite the economic downturn.
Suffolk Construction selected to build new $ 17 million Barnstable Airport Terminal
New England Real Estate Journal
This article focused on Suffolk's award to provide preconstruction and construction services for a new terminal building and upgrades at Barnstable Municipal Airport.
Suffolk to renovate two Brown halls
Providence Business News
This article spotlighted Suffolk Education's award to renovate Caswell and Slater Halls on Brown University's campus, and mentioned Suffolk's prior work at this prestigious university.
Controlling Project Costs
Health Facilities Magazine
Current economic conditions and the tightening of credit have caused some health care projects to be scaled back or delayed. In his January '09 article, "Complete Cost Control for Building Projects," Berry Vice President of Preconstruction Dave Slomsky discussed what health facilities professionals can do to find more cost efficiences in construction budgets. Using examples, he showed how building with virtual technology (BIM) provided cost savings as well as coordination efficiency, reduced on-site change orders, and compressed building schedules. He also demonstrated how preconstruction, design planning and sound financial and risk management can help project teams control costs.
Planning Key to Complex Projects
Healthcare Building Ideas Magazine
Working on one of the most complex construction projects in recent Berry history provided project executive Shawn Seaman plenty to talk about in his January '09 bylined article, "Construction Complexities: The Importance of Planning Ahead." In the feature article, Shawn shared his experiences with managing construction of the 22-story Center for Life Science/Boston in the heart of the Longwood Medical Area, one of the most densely populated and congested medical/educational areas in the region. Shawn described a myriad of construction challenges, including a custom-designed curtain wall, complex utility relocation, and a simultaneous tenant fit-out. He also highlighted how MEP coordination, the use of advanced technology, sound preconstruction planning, project management and tracking, and safety practices all contributed to the successful completion of this award-winning LEED Gold certified state-of-the-art facility.
Who says it's not easy being green?
Boston Business Journal
Suffolk CEO John Fish describes the strong momentum around green building and suggests that owners, architects, contractors and subcontractors reinforce this trend through proactive partnerships early in the construction process. |
