Summary:
- Suffolk Construction will manage a $1.2 billion student housing expansion at California Polytechnic State University, adding 3,600 new beds and renovating 1,200 existing beds across two buildings opening in 2026 and 2027 in San Luis Obispo.
- The project will incorporate modular construction, digital modeling, geospatial positioning, and AI-powered planning to enhance precision, reduce waste, and maintain schedule certainty, with modular units manufactured by Fullstack Modular in Connecticut and California.
- Suffolk’s use of modular techniques reflects growing industry adoption in multifamily and specialized sectors, supporting faster build times and cost control, as demonstrated in previous projects including affordable housing and student residences.
Original article:
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/suffolk-construction-manager-cal-poly-student-housing/817234/
