Participants gain hands-on experience with the most innovative systems and technologies and develop long-term mentoring relationships with Suffolk leaders.
Boston, January 24, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Suffolk, one of the nation's largest and most innovative real estate and construction companies, today announced the launch of its “Build With Us @ Suffolk” accelerator program for trading partners and subcontractors, especially minorities. The schedule for 2024 has been announced. -, women- and veteran-owned businesses (M/W/VBE), disadvantaged businesses (DBE), and U.S. Small Business Administration-accredited (SBA) businesses. Recognizing the potential barriers faced by these small businesses, the 8-course program helps them open doors, expand their operations, build key relationships, and leave their own mark on the industry.
The program has graduated more than 200 small businesses across the United States since its inception in 2012. The hands-on curriculum, led by Suffolk leaders, is designed to give participating companies a deeper understanding of the business practices and processes required to partner with Suffolk and major general contractors. project. The four-week intensive program provides an overview of Suffolk's construction processes, systems and technology. Unlike most construction training programs, Build With Us @ Suffolk appoints Suffolk leaders as mentors to foster and maintain relationships with participants even after graduation. Direct access to Suffolk leaders and subject matter experts helps program participants introduce themselves, build relationships with industry stakeholders, find support and guidance, and even promote their services. .
“Build With Us @ Suffolk supports M/W/VBE businesses in the construction industry by addressing challenges such as opportunity and access to projects. These enhancements will also help alleviate labor shortages,” said Vice President Eileen Martin. She is president of diversity, equity and inclusion at Suffolk University. Her “unique and innovative program provides M/W/VBE businesses with a high level of best practices and paves the way for potential opportunities with leading general contractors and complex jobs in today's market.'' We will provide you with the knowledge you need to pursue your goals.”
We would like to thank Suffolk for the opportunity to participate in the 'Build with Us @ Suffolk' program. The program provided valuable lessons in project management, estimating, legal, business development, technology, and access to capital. ” said owner Kevin Butler. He works for Butler & Butler Construction and is a 2023 Dallas graduate. The company recently secured work with Suffolk at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. “The level of detail and access to Suffolk's leadership through the program was invaluable. I would recommend this to other emerging contractors who want a deep understanding of what it takes to partner with a sophisticated general contractor like Suffolk. I highly recommend the program.”
TMJ Construction founder James Burt is looking forward to participating in “Build With Us @ Suffolk” in Florida. His company has partnered with Suffolk on several initiatives in the state, and was recently awarded work on an elementary school project in Polk County, Florida.
“I’m really excited to get a whole new perspective on the industry,” Burt said. “There is no other contractor in the region like Suffolk, and I am very honored to be joining and incredibly happy to be able to learn directly from the leaders.”
“Build With Us @ Suffolk” will be held nationwide in 2024, with upcoming programs scheduled for February 6th in Florida, Boston, New York, California, and Texas. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.suffolk-buildwithus.com/.
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Suffolk is a national construction, innovation and investment company. Suffolk is an end-to-end company that delivers value throughout the project lifecycle by leveraging core construction management services with vertical service lines such as real estate capital investments, design, do-it-yourself construction services, and technology startup investments. is a business in (Suffolk) technology) and innovation research/development.
Suffolk – an American contractor – is a national company with more than $5.5 billion in annual revenue and 2,600 employees, with offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. I have an office. , San Diego, and Portland, Maine. Suffolk manages some of the nation's most complex and sophisticated projects, with clients in every major industry sector including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, federal government and utilities, mission critical and commercial. We provide services to. Suffolk is a privately held company led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk ranks No. 8 on ENR's “Top CM Risk Contractors” list. For more information, please visit: www.suffolk.com and following suffolk Facebook, twitter, linkedin, YouTubeand Instagram.
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