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Next-Level Building: Drones, AI, and Reality Capture
June 20th, 2025
How is reality capture technology changing the way we build? Join Greg Dunkle, STO Building Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Jon Ferguson, Vice President of Virtual Design and Construction at Layton Construction, Austin Lay, Senior VDC Manager at Layton Construction, and James Pipe, Chief Product Officer at Drone Deploy as they explore how tools like drones, 360 cameras, and AI are transforming project accuracy, documentation, and data management on today’s jobsites.
read more >Ask the Expert: Safety Innovations with Keith Haselman
June 6th, 2025
In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert series on the Building Conversations podcast, STOBG’s Senior Vice President of Safety, Keith Haselman, explores the cutting-edge innovations—like drones, wearables, AI, and radar—reshaping how we keep jobsites safe.
read more >Stacking the Deck: The Rise of Mass Timber in Modern Building
May 23rd, 2025
Could mass timber be the catalyst for the next era of construction efficiency and sustainability? Join Doug Kroll, Director of Business Development at Layton Construction, Pete Kobelt, Director of Mass Timber at STO Building Group, and James Litwin, Vice President of Construction at Harbor Bay, as they dissect how this groundbreaking material is streamlining project delivery, enhancing design flexibility, and reducing environmental impact.
read more >Ask the Expert: The Future of Workplace Design with Stephen Dennis
May 16th, 2025
In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert series, STOBG’s Global Services Account Executive, Stephen Dennis, breaks down the biggest cost trends shaping commercial interiors in 2025—from finish levels and permitting pain points to post-pandemic design priorities. Join Stephen as he dives into practical insights on workplace densification, sound design, and how companies are planning for the next decade of office space.
read more >Innovation Expo Series: How BuildVision and CPS Are Empowering Contractors
April 28th, 2025
BuildVision is a software platform built to help commercial contractors save time, cut costs, and gain complete control over their building systems procurement. Construction Procurement Solutions handles the complexity of procurement sourcing, so project teams gain the freedom to focus on what truly matters—building projects. They're working together to revolutionize the way procurement works in the construction industry. In this month's Innovation Expo interview, STOBG Chief Innovation Office Rob Leon speaks with BuildVision COO Ben Lyddane and CPS Senior VP David Hamilton about the results of their recent pilot program.
read more >Innovation Expo Series: Featuring Join
April 15th, 2025
What role does communication play in successful project delivery? At this month’s Innovation Expo, hosted at STO Building Group’s headquarters, Chief Innovation Officer Rob Leon sat down with Join co-founder Andrew Zukoski to explore that question. Their conversation covered how communication gaps can lead to budget and schedule issues, the need Join identified within the construction industry, and how technology can foster more effective collaboration across project teams.
read more >Women Who Build: Strength, Family, and Inclusion in the Field
March 27th, 2025
What does it take to balance motherhood and a career in construction? In this special Women’s History Month collaboration episode, join Rebecca Leonardis, STO Building Group’s SVP of Marketing and Communications, Stacey Dackson, Structure Tone New York's Vice President of Operations, and Tonia Rivers, host of Mothers in Construction and owner and president of WLS Construction Consultants, as they dive into what it means to build not just structures but legacies—juggling deadlines, leadership, and the unique challenges of being not just women, but mothers, in the industry.
read more >Ask the Expert: Navigating Office-to-Residential Conversions with Brooks McDaniel
March 25th, 2025
In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert series, STOBG Senior Vice President of Building Repositioning, Brooks McDaniel, explores the complexities of office-to-residential conversions. Join Brooks as he debunks common myths, breaks down cost comparisons, and discusses design challenges, zoning impacts, and government incentives shaping these transformative projects.
read more >Ask the Expert: Exploring Life Sciences Construction with Jennie Taveras
February 27th, 2025
In our Ask the Expert series, STOBG Vice President & Life Sciences Sector Leader, Jennie Taveras, discusses the intricacies of life sciences construction. Join Jennie to learn what we mean when we say ‘life sciences,’ how builders are keeping up with the rapid advancement of medical and research technology, and what strategies are helping us deliver projects faster and safer than ever before.
read more >Ask the Expert: Decoding Net Zero with Jennifer Taranto
February 14th, 2025
In our newest Ask the Expert series on the Building Conversations podcast, STOBG’s Vice President of Sustainability, Jennifer Taranto, explores the evolving world of net zero buildings—what it means, key drivers behind the movement, and how government regulations, renewable energy, and emerging technologies are shaping the future of sustainable construction.
read more >Studio Shifts: Building the Future of Broadcast & Media Spaces
January 31st, 2025
Have you ever thought about where all your favorite podcasters record? Join Kiera Brady, Structure Tone New York Project Manager, Scott Corneby, Structure Tone New York Executive Vice President, Michael Farrell, Structure Tone New Jersey Regional Vice President, and James Dunn, Pavarini North East Project Manager, as they discuss what goes into constructing broadcast and media spaces—and how our approach as builders is evolving with the advancement of technology.
read more >Synergy on Site: Exploring IPD
September 24th, 2024
Ever wondered how modern construction delivery methods are reshaping the industry? Join Chris McGinnis, Senior Project Manager at LF Driscoll, Mike Dikon, Vice President at LF Driscoll, and Steve Greulich, Associate VP of Capital Projects for Penn Medicine, as they explore how Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is transforming collaboration, boosting efficiency, and redefining success on projects.
read more >NYC’s Commercial Reinvention: Office to Residential (RE-RELEASE)
June 24th, 2024
With more than 25% of the country’s office stock projected to become obsolete by 2030, how is an international commercial hub like New York City adapting? Join STOBG’s SVP of Building Repositioning, Brooks McDaniel as he discusses the city’s trend towards residential conversion with commercial design leader and managing partner at MdeAS, Dan Shannon.Â
read more >Building a Mindful Connection: The Built Environment and Mental Health (RE-RELEASE)
May 20th, 2024
What role does the built environment play in influencing our well-being? Join STOBG’s VP of Human Resources, Keith Lodge, as he interviews Lauren Moss SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer at Vornado Realty Trust, Dr. Whitney Austin Gray, SVP at the International Well Building Institute, IWBI, and Jennifer Taranto, VP of Sustainability at STOBG about the connection between the built environment and mental health.
read more >Controlled Implosions & Campus Construction at Vanderbilt University
April 12th, 2024
From the controlled implosions of two existing towers to groundbreaking sustainability efforts, the design and construction of Vanderbilt’s newest residential colleges has it all. Join Brooks Rutledge and the project team as they reflect on highlights of this one-of-a-kind campus transformation.
read more >From the Boardroom: Wisdom From Women at the Top Part 2
March 5th, 2024
Exploring the essence of leadership: Join Claudia Healy, STOBG's Chief Human Resources Officer, as she interviews three independent members of STOBG's Board of Directors—Jane Chmielinski, Natalie Gochnour, and Julie Schoenfeld—on their experiences, challenges, and lessons on shattering the glass ceilings and redefining leadership in their respective fields. (Part 2 of 2)
read more >From the Boardroom: Wisdom From Women at the Top Part 1
March 5th, 2024
Exploring the essence of leadership: Join Claudia Healy, STOBG's Chief Human Resources Officer, as she interviews three independent members of STOBG's Board of Directors—Jane Chmielinski, Natalie Gochnour, and Julie Schoenfeld—on their experiences, challenges, and lessons on shattering the glass ceilings and redefining leadership in their respective fields. (Part 1 of 2)
read more >The Slingshot Effect: Today’s Mission Critical Market
February 8th, 2024
The post-pandemic data center boom isn’t slowing down, so how are hyperscalers, builders, and manufacturers keeping up? Join STO Mission Critical Project Executive, Jim DiNoia, as he discusses the influx of mission critical work with SVP of STO Mission Critical, Martin O’Neill, and Vice President of Data Center Engineering at Sentinel Data Centers, Nick Marzorati.
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