Suffolk Celebrates Opening of New Mesquite Government Center, Honoring Community Support and Recognizing Small and Diverse Business Participation

Suffolk and government leaders welcomed community members into state-of-the-art facility designed for civic collaboration and built using sophisticated construction technologies and processes

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suffolk, one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the country, recently joined government leaders and members of the community to celebrate the grand opening of the Dallas County Mesquite Government Center. The Center provides a space to house key resources that align with the County's strategic priorities, including meeting local business needs, fostering job creation, planning for diverse housing opportunities, and prioritizing workforce development. The Mesquite Government Center exemplifies Suffolk's commitment to leveraging a diverse workforce and underscores Suffolk's dedication to promoting local economic growth and fostering community ties.

“Dallas County is excited to open the doors of the new Mesquite Government Center, a space that reflects our commitment to building a vibrant and strong future,” said Jonathon Bazan, Assistant County Administrator. “This facility will provide essential services and support our local residents and businesses. We’re proud to have partnered with Suffolk, a leader in innovative and impactful construction practices, to make this vision a reality for our community.”

The Mesquite Government Center was designed to serve the community with greater efficiency and accessibility, symbolizing the region’s commitment to innovation and future progress. Construction of the state-of-the-art 56,325 square-foot facility designed to serve the community's needs and enhance civic engagement was managed by Suffolk, an award-winning builder recognized for its innovative approach to construction management through the use of AI, data and technology to manage schedule and budget, maintain safety onsite, and provide transparency for key stakeholders.

"Suffolk is honored to have been chosen to manage construction of the Dallas County Mesquite Government Center, a critical hub of infrastructure necessary to position Dallas County for the future," said Brad Brown, President of Suffolk’s Texas Region. "Suffolk values inviting businesses in the community to participate, and we are thrilled to report an impressive 42 percent participation from small and minority-owned business enterprises who played a significant role in the on-time and on-budget delivery of this project.”

In addition to working with the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association and the Regional Black Contractors Association, successful delivery of the project was also made possible through Suffolk’s collaboration with design-build partner Moody Nolan, the largest African American owned design firm in the country.

“Moody Nolan is truly honored to have partnered with Suffolk to plan, design and bring this incredible project to life for Dallas County and its community,” said Wardell Ross, Jr., Associate Principal and Director of Moody Nolan's Texas Operations. “We recognize the significance of the Mesquite Government Center, and remain dedicated to improving lives through responsive, thoughtful design that balances the needs of the client, the community, and the environment. Together, we’ve created a space that will enrich and serve the community for years to come.”

The building incorporates multiple sustainable components and proudly achieved LEED Silver certification.

Suffolk has amassed an impressive portfolio across sectors in the Dallas region, including The Terminal at Katy Trail, a luxurious mixed-use development alongside the renowned Katy Trail and three projects at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, including the Electric Utility Plant (eCUP), which will transition to zero-emission electricity for heating to become the first carbon neutral central plant in aviation in the Americas. Suffolk’s Dallas office was recently named by the Dallas Business Journal as one of its Best Places to Work in North Texas for the second year in a row.

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 $6.0 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.