Suffolk Construction, one of the most successful, privately held building contractors in the country and a member of multiple AGC chapters, has been selected to manage construction of the Academic Building at Suffolk University in Boston, Mass. The $49-million, 110,000-sq-ft facility will consist of general teaching classrooms, science classrooms, a student art gallery, faculty offices, a 200-seat dining facility, and various support spaces. Featuring approximately 1,100 classroom seats, the building will stand 10 stories high with eight levels above grade and two levels below grade.

 

Prior to commencement of construction on the new facility, the Suffolk project team will oversee demolition of the existing 10-story, Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) brick and masonry building. Several historic elements from the MDC building will be incorporated into the new facility. The project will also include the redevelopment of an adjacent, underutilized open space titled Roemer Plaza that will commemorate the history of the MDC and the important work the agency has done on behalf of the Commonwealth.

 

The Suffolk team will utilize Virtual Design and Construction and Lean Construction techniques to efficiently deliver the project, which is scheduled for completion July 2015. Suffolk is partnering with architect firm NBBJ. Leggat McCall Properties is the owner’s project manager and The Aspen Group is the owner’s representative.

 

The Academic Building marks Suffolk’s seventh project with Suffolk University. The most recently completed project for the university was the restoration of the historic Modern Theatre and new residence hall.

 

Suffolk Construction is one of the most successful privately held building contractors in the country. With annual revenue of $2 billion, Suffolk provides preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services to clients in the healthcare, science and technology, education, federal government, and commercial sectors.Suffolk’s corporate office is based in Boston, Mass., and the company has a strong national presence with main offices throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and West regions. 

Suffolk is committed to delivering its "build smart" approach to construction management on every project. The company’s project teams provide clients comprehensive planning services, innovative solutions and technologies, and proven processes, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), to deliver the most complex building construction projects on schedule and on budget, with minimal risk. 

Suffolk is a community-conscious organization dedicated to environmentally friendly and sustainable business practices, and is committed to making a positive impact in its local communities through grassroots volunteer work, employee fundraising, and corporate giving. For more information, visit www.suffolkconstruction.com and/or follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.