STOBG CARES: Cycling with Mates in Mind
Structure Tone employees once again buckled their helmets and took to the streets to support Mates in Mind during this year’s London Charity Sportive. The event was “a day to be proud of and to be a part of,” said Hannah Dean, office manager of Structure Tone London.
Mates in Mind is a charity that helps businesses prevent mental health issues before they even happen. During their first two years of action, they enabled hundreds of organisations within the construction sector to transform the mental health culture of their workplaces through their tailored program. Mates in Mind inspires vital conversations about mental health and promotes the much-needed cultural change in the industry.
The program remains committed to achieving their initial target of reaching 75% of the construction industry by 2025 and will continue their mission to transform the sector, spreading their message and providing the ongoing support needed for organizations to take action.
Structure Tone’s team of 11 riders representing both the London and Dublin offices joined the over 170 riders from across the industry for the event. Riders covered three different routes: 20 miles, 40 miles, and 70 miles. Through a donation of £15,000, the Structure Tone team lived up to the motto of Mates in Mind, “Be a Mate, Be the Change!” Next year, Structure Tone intends to return with a twist: the addition of a 10km walk/run route.
The Structure Tone Sportive was a huge success, building on a great event in 2021,” says Jonathan Ross, Structure Tone London pre-construction services and business development director. “From the venue, cast in glorious sunshine, to the ride through the Chiltern Hills, it was an inspirational day all for a great cause with music playing throughout. Of course it was the participants who made it, and we have to say a huge thank you to our sponsors. I’m already excited about growing the event next year and raising even more money for such a good cause.”
Participants overwhelmingly agree. “The Structure Tone cycling event is the highlight of the year,” said Jared Pace, internal operations director of Loughton. “Just when I didn’t think you could improve it from last year, you did. You guys have got this nailed! Long may it continue.”
We build communities. We are so proud of our employees’ efforts to help those in need, from helping fight hunger, to providing much needed supplies to children, to raising money for disease-fighting research. Here we highlight just a handful of the many, many ways our employees and our organization invest in the success of those around us. While these numbers are impressive, they don’t include the millions of dollars our employees help raise through their roles as board members and volunteers in charitable organizations across our communities.
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For the second year in a row, the Structure Tone Dublin team took on the 4 Peaks Challenge, climbing four of Ireland’s highest peaks within 24 hours in aid of St. Francis Hospice. The team successfully climbed Carrauntoohil in Co. Kerry, Mweelrea in Co. Sligo, Slieve Donard in Co. Down and Lugnaquilla in Co. Wicklow, reaching the summit of Lugnaquilla just within the 24-hour goal. The team raised €47,000 to help St. Francis Hospice provide palliative care to the people of North Dublin, at no cost.
October 15, 2022
How Does Govan Brown’s Garden Grow?
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Govan Brown marked another year of partnership with The Stop Community Food CentreGo to https://www.thestop.org/, one of Canada’s first food banks. The Stop has seen enrollment in memberships increase 169% since the pandemic but donated food decrease by 22%. Govan Brown’s rooftop gardens produced a bountiful harvest thanks to their friends at MicroHabitat, and the fruits (and veg) of their labour were donated in part to The Stop. The garden is a living example of how little steps can amount to big change when we come together to support our communities!
June 6, 2022
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At STOBG, we’re involved in dozens of local and industry golf tournaments, road races, cycling relays, and other athletic events that support our communities. By putting our best feet forward, we continue to pay it forward through fitness to help those in need reach their own finish lines. LF Driscoll was able to raise $6,350 for the Cardiac Center of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
May 18, 2022
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“Gimme five” has a whole different meaning for Layton Construction. As a founding member of 5 For The Fight, Layton is working to help the organization raise money for cancer-fighting research—$5 at a time. This year, nearly 700 employees from across the company donated time, money, and energy to the cause, but Phoenix went big, raising a record $100,000 for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The team celebrated that milestone by building and delivering red wagons for the hospital. To date, Layton employees have raised nearly $1 million through 5 For The Fight, supporting multiple cancer research hospitals across the country. Learn more about Layton’s partnership with 5 For The Fight hereGo to https://www.laytonconstruction.com/5-for-the-fight.
April 10, 2022
Supporting Future Leaders
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Throughout our organization, we pride ourselves on developing a culture of safety and family, which includes supporting our youth. From fostering mentorship to donating school supplies, we’ve continued to raise awareness of important charities and causes for children while supporting their growth into future leaders.
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Throughout the world, hunger continues to be a growing concern. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families have experienced food insecurity. In just two examples, this year Ajax and Structure Tone Boston hosted food drives to support local efforts.
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A food drive organized by Structure Tone Philadelphia in collaboration with Team Red, White, and Blue demonstrated the company’s dedication to our nation’s military. Team RWB aspires to engage veterans in their communities through physical and social activities and educational opportunities. Based in Atlanta and founded in 2010, Team Red, White, and Blue chapters and communities continuously provide local opportunities for veterans and members of the community to engage in physical and social activities on a regular basis. Their programs include hosting weekly fitness activities, monthly social events, and participating in local races and events together. On a number of jobsites and the Structure Tone Philadelphia office, donation boxes for non-perishable foods have been set up, including canned vegetables and fruit.
January 11, 2022
