Grupo Chufani, a leading general contractor specializing in industrial buildings and data centers, has expanded its operations to the Greater San Antonio region through Chufani Construction USA. Drawing on decades of experience and a commitment to sustainability, the company leverages its expertise in Lean Construction to deliver innovative, efficient, and high-quality solutions for international clients.
By partnering with organizations like greater:SATX, Grupo Chufani is proud to contribute to the region’s economic growth while building legacies that empower businesses and foster lasting positive impacts on the community and environment.
We spoke with Sofia Chufani de la Cuadra, who leads business development for the company, to learn more about the company's expansion into the Greater San Antonio region.
Tell us about Chufani Construction USA and your presence in the Greater San Antonio region.
Chufani Construction USA is the Texas-based LLC under Grupo Chufani, allowing us to fulfill our purpose in the US to inspire others to pursue greatness and together build a legacy. As a general contractor, we specialize in solutions of design, development and construction for industrial buildings and data centers. Our presence in the Greater San Antonio region enables us to build relationships and explore strategic partnership opportunities to provide innovative solutions rooted in out know-how of Lean Construction, sustainability, safety, efficiency, and quality.
Grupo Chufani was founded in 1991 in Querétaro, Mexico. What led to the company’s expansion, and why was San Antonio chosen as the ideal location?
Striving for excellence and solving our clients’ needs has led us to expand across four countries. San Antonio’s strategic location mirrors Querétaro as a dynamic hub connecting the region. Its proximity to the border and vibrant economy hosts and connects businesses from the US and Mexico, allowing us to deliver construction solutions for international clients as a seamless experience.
Grupo Chufani was recently certified as a Net Zero company by the Global Network for Zero (GNFZ). Why is this certification significant for the company?
At Grupo Chufani, when we say, “Building Legacies”, we think about business, the community, and the environment. Committed to have a balance and ensure short-term growth with positive long-term impact, we built a strategy and vision of leading the industry by example with sustainable construction.
Receiving the first Net Zero certification by GNFZ in the Americas for our Mexico headquarters highlights our leadership in sustainable construction. This milestone motives us by demonstrating how ambitious goals are achievable and can drive positive change for current and future generations.
What motivated Grupo Chufani to invest in greater:SATX?
We saw greater:SATX as a catalyst for transformation the region, hustling and driving workforce development, improved quality of life, and economic growth. For us, joining greater:SATX connected us with forward-thinking leaders and like-minded businesses invested in working together by fostering collaboration and opportunities to make a lasting impact. At Grupo Chufani we are proud to be part of this thriving network, advancing the Greater San Antonio region’s development and continue building these legacies.
Is there anything else you would like to share?
At Grupo Chufani, we build more than industrial facilities – we build legacies. As we continue to grow, we are committed to foster sustainability, innovation, efficiency, and quality through design, development, and construction solutions for industrial projects that will empower San Antonio businesses and this vibrant community. We look forward to sharing our expertise on building a portfolio of 88.3 million sq ft, 300 projects, and serving 160 clients across four countries to expand our network and collaborate through partnerships for a shared vision of greatness in San Antonio. Let us know how we can build your legacy together. We invite you to learn more at our website.