Case Study: Suffolk achieves faster decisions and time‑and‑cost savings with Microsoft Power BI

Suffolk builds efficiency into data access and teamwork with Microsoft Teams to save time and money

Suffolk, a large U.S. construction and professional services firm, needed faster, safer, and more collaborative access to jobsite and financial data—especially during the COVID‑19 response—to manage worker screening, track issues, and speed decision‑making. To address this, Suffolk deployed Microsoft Power BI alongside Microsoft 365 tools including Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, Power Apps, and Power Automate.

By embedding Microsoft Power BI dashboards in Teams and linking Forms, Power Apps, and Power Automate, Suffolk created project‑specific channels, daily safety screening dashboards, and an automated issue‑tracking workflow that routes observations to trade partners and surfaces performance metrics. Microsoft Power BI gives supervisors and executives real‑time visibility, enabling faster issue resolution, daily workforce‑health monitoring, and quicker financial decisions—saving time and improving project outcomes companywide.

Suffolk

Kevin Watts

Senior Field Services Engineer