In an age where online orders can be delivered within hours of purchase, speed is the name of the game. Over the last five years, industrial facilities have transformed from rudimentary pick-and-pull systems to...
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Picture this: Recycled materials, paper, plastic, and even hair, shaped into a brilliant piece of art in the middle of an office. This incredible vision was created by WRAP, the Waste Reduction Art Project, to stop the cycle of building...
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By: Shaun Patchell, Engineering Specialist, LF Driscoll
The rise of mass timber usage on projects in the US Northeast is a trend that is here to stay due to the material’s ability to respond to the construction industry’s impact on climate...
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With statutory regulation growing alongside investor pressure, several leading construction companies have announced net-zero targets in the past year. Such pledges are the culmination of an industry that is transitioning towards sustainability being the rule, as opposed to the exception,...
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Officially launched in 2014 by Delos, and now managed by the International WELL Building Institute, the WELL Building Standard is a leading tool for advancing the health and well-being of building occupants. WELL centers on occupants’ experiences within the built...
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By Stephen Dennis, Estimating Manager, Structure Tone and Jennifer Taranto, Director of Sustainability, STO Building Group (STOBG)
As life science companies continue to roll out vaccines, businesses are preparing for employees to safely return to the office. STO Building Group (STOBG)...
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For the last two years, the Sustainable Construction Leaders (SCL) group, facilitated by BuildingGreen, has been working on an initiative to redefine the idea of what it means to be a green contractor—and it’s called the “Contractor’s Commitment.”
STO Building Group...
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When it comes to Earth Day, STO Building Group (STOBG) raises a green thumbs up! Volunteers from STNY did their part in preserving our environment by tending to sidewalk tree beds in Brooklyn! Thank you to all who participated in...
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At STO Building Group (STOBG), sustainability is about more than building green. From educating the next generation of green leaders to taking action within our local communities, we know that the best way to make a positive impact on our...
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Stryker’s commitment to fostering a culture of health and wellness was a crucial component when deciding who would construct their new, ground-up regional headquarters. That’s why they chose Structure Tone Southwest and BCCI Construction’s sustainability team to construct the first...
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