Release Date:

01.22.2025

Hoporenkv Native American Podcast:

Building a Greener Future: A Conversation with Suffolk Construction on Sustainability

Special Guests:

Steven Burke, LEED and WELL Faculty, CPHC

Senior Director of Sustainability

Suffolk Design

Suffolk Construction

Mike Swenson, CCP, CEM, LEED AP BD+C

Director of Sustainability

Suffolk Design

Suffolk Construction

Episode Description:

We sit down with Steven Burke and Mike Swenson, Senior Director and Director respectively of Sustainability at Suffolk Construction. We are very excited to welcome Suffolk in January, as they will be giving the first lunch hour “Spark Chat” presentation at the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s 7th Annual Renewable Energy & Sustainability Conference, happening January 27th-29th, 2025. Steven and Mike share what exciting developments are going on with sustainable materials and builds in the world of construction as well as offering some helpful tips for Tribal Housing Professionals. Come hear more about their exciting work and what they offer the worlds of sustainable construction and Tribal Housing!

Episode Resource Links:

https://www.suffolk.com/

https://www.suffolk.com/approach/sustainability/

https://www.suffolk.com/approach/design-management/