Suffolk Chairman and CEO John Fish Charts the Future of Construction During Keynote Address at BuiltWorlds Venture East Event

Industry leader’s address highlights $50 million investment in AI experts and “jobsites of the future,” and outlines Suffolk’s Seamless Platform of services that will redefine how America builds

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Fish, Chairman and CEO of Suffolk, one of the most innovative and successful builders in the country, delivered the keynote address at BuiltWorlds Venture East, the premier annual gathering for leaders advancing technology, investment and innovation across the building, infrastructure and construction sectors.

BuiltWorlds convenes venture fund managers, corporate leaders, strategic investors, and founders exploring trends in planning and design, construction technology, materials, robotics, logistics and operations, offering a comprehensive view of the startup ecosystem and forces shaping the industry.

In his keynote, Mr. Fish outlined Suffolk’s vision for an integrated approach to construction, which is to combine design, preconstruction, procurement, off-site manufacturing, scheduling, self-perform construction, sustainability and commissioning, property management, and global partnerships into a single, streamlined process managed by one Master Design Builder. This approach, supported by advanced technology, AI and machine learning, forms the foundation of Suffolk’s Seamless Platform of services.

Mr. Fish also highlighted the company’s $50 million investment to advance Suffolk’s AI strategy, including the hiring of full-time AI specialists, soon-to-be-launched “Jobsites of the Future,” and the development of a 20,000-square-foot AI Center adjacent to Suffolk headquarters in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

“Our industry is undergoing the most significant transformation in its history,” said Mr. Fish. “Suffolk is committed to leading this change by investing in the technologies and AI tools, people, partnerships and processes that will make construction smarter, safer, more efficient and more sustainable.”

Mr. Fish’s keynote underscored Suffolk’s mission to redefine how America builds through construction, innovation and investment. His speech followed Suffolk Technologies’ sixth annual BOOST Demo Day, where construction-technology startups showcased their innovations in AI, robotics, software and sustainable solutions. Demo Day, the culmination of the BOOST accelerator program, provides tech startup founders the opportunity to pitch to investors, industry leaders and influencers while networking during a post-event reception.

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 $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and offices in Boston (headquarters); New York City and Westchester County, New York; Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Estero in Florida; Dallas; Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego; Las Vegas; Portland, Maine; New Haven, Connecticut; Herndon, Virginia; and Salt Lake City.

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 #10 on its list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.