Suffolk Hosts Climate Tech Forum to Drive Construction Innovation

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Slice of Construction Team
April 30, 2025

Key Highlights:

  • Focused on climate technology adoption in construction, including circularity, industrial decarbonization, and software solutions.

  • Featured innovations from startups like Sublime Systems, Pozzotive, and Tangible.

  • Gathered industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and public officials to accelerate sustainable construction practices.

  • Showcased Suffolk's commitment to scalable and practical sustainability solutions.

Source: Business Wire

Notable Quotes:

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"The construction industry is at a critical juncture in addressing climate change, with nearly 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the construction and operation of buildings."

Steven Burke, Senior Director of Sustainability at Suffolk
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"Driving meaningful climate action in the construction industry requires innovation and collaboration with multiple stakeholders throughout the entire ecosystem."

Nick Dhimitri, Executive Vice President at Suffolk

Why This Matters:

The Suffolk Climate Tech Forum is a significant milestone in the construction industry's push towards meaningful climate action. By fostering collaboration between startups, industry leaders, and public officials, Suffolk is not only showcasing its leadership in sustainable innovation but also building a clear framework for industry-wide transformation. As the sector grapples with its outsized contribution to global emissions, forums like this are critical to developing and implementing scalable solutions that balance environmental responsibility with project efficiency and economic viability. Suffolk’s continued investment in climate tech illustrates a powerful commitment to delivering greener, smarter, and more resilient built environments.