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THE VALUE OF PARTNERSHIP: Q&A with Iron Mountain
April 8th, 2020Insights
Iron Mountain Incorporated is a global business dedicated to storing, protecting, and managing physical and digital information. Read how the company manages a large portfolio of corporate real estate.
read more >RELATIONSHIP CULTURE: Adobe and BCCI Construction Company
April 3rd, 2020Insights
Founded in 1982 in the technology hub of Silicon Valley, Adobe is one of the founding fathers of today’s thriving tech industry. Since those early days, the tech industry has revolutionized the way we work, particularly when it comes to the workplace itself.
read more >SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF: STO Special Projects Team
April 1st, 2020Insights
As any property owner knows, improvement construction projects come in all shapes and sizes. A company may need a 250,000sf headquarters relocation—or simply to replace the carpet in their current space. That’s why STO’s New York office developed its Special Projects team, a group of seasoned construction professionals who tackle the often smaller, sometimes unique real estate needs of clients.
read more >CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Indeed’s Dublin HQ
March 31st, 2020Insights
US-based Indeed, an employment search-engine firm, put down roots in Dublin, Ireland in 2012 and hasn’t looked back. After originally opening a small office at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay along the River Liffey, the firm has continued to expand at an incredible rate, establishing Dublin as its HQ for operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
read more >FLYING HIGH: American Airlines’ Expansive HQ
March 26th, 2020Insights
Averaging 6,700 flights a day that reach hundreds of destinations across the US, American Airlines is one of the nation’s top choices when it comes to air travel—yet their headquarters hadn’t been revamped in nearly three decades. Armed with a clear goal and 300 acres of land in Fort Worth, Texas, the company set out to build a cutting-edge campus for their global operations.
read more >Tribeca Transformation
March 24th, 2020Insights
Since it was built over 100 years ago, 15 Laight Street in NYC’s Tribeca neighborhood has housed just about everything, from warehouse space and fashion studios to the Tribeca Film Festival’s original headquarters. Now the building is being reimagined yet again as a Class A commercial building to bring high-end, tailored office space to the resurging area.
read more >A Lifetime of Quality Care
March 17th, 2020Insights
One of LF Driscoll’s long-term clients is Penn Medicine, which oversees a system of six acute hospitals and hundreds of outpatient centers across the greater Philadelphia region. Decades of experience working on their facilities has allowed LFD and Penn Medicine to forge a trusting partnership that helps them achieve their goals.
read more >GIVING BACK: Creative Art Works
January 2nd, 2020Insights
Since 1986, Creative Art Works (CAW) has been giving under-resourced neighborhoods the opportunity to empower kids through art. By providing the materials and direction to hone career-oriented skills, actualize creativity, and engage with the community, CAW is helping young people develop the confidence and connections they need to thrive. One of their most impactful programs pairs groups of kids with artists to create lasting murals in their community.
read more >Almost Home: NYC’s New Irish Arts Center
December 31st, 2019Insights
As Irish Arts Center explored the idea of building a state-of-the-art platform for Irish culture in America, it became clear that the new building design would need to be adaptable and entrepreneurial, serving a multidisciplinary mission across a range of art forms.
read more >ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY METHODS: Which One Is Right for Your Project?
December 31st, 2019Insights
For the most part, the traditional “design-bid-build” model for the construction process has been a practical, straightforward means for delivering a construction project. The architect designs, a contractor is hired through the bid process, and the contractor builds.
read more >“ReNewell” Project: Restoring University of Florida’s Newell Hall
December 31st, 2019Insights
Every two years the student government at the University of Florida polls students on what the university can do to improve. And every year, students responded they needed more locations to study on campus.
read more >Homerun for the Phillies: Renovations at Citizens Bank Park
December 30th, 2019Insights
After completing a series of renovations during the 2018 offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies kept the ball rolling in 2019 with a complete overhaul of Citizens Bank Park’s third-base entry plaza. The Phillies again partnered with LF Driscoll to transform the existing McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon into a brand-new fan area called Pass and Stow—all within six months.
read more >Feeding the Future
December 30th, 2019Insights
Trinity College Dublin was founded in 1592—nearly 500 years ago. Needless to say, history is integral to the campus and its culture. At the same time, the college is one of Ireland’s most prestigious and progressive and has made it a point to integrate its historic campus within and among the dynamic Dublin cityscape.
read more >Renew & Refresh: Renovating in the Hospitality Sector
December 13th, 2019Insights
Hotels aren’t just a place to sleep. They reflect and contribute to the cultural fabric of their city—sometimes even help define it. But as increased competition, online reviews, and public expectations change, hotels must keep up.
read more >It’s All About the Fans: Reshaping Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center
December 13th, 2019Insights
In the world of sports, competition is everything. And not just for the players—sports arenas, too, must constantly up their game to remain in tune with spectator expectations and needs.
read more >The Retail Race
December 13th, 2019Insights
Designing and building large department stores presents a series of contrasts—they can be fairly straightforward in concept, yet ever-shifting as the project moves forward. Clearly segmented into departments, but under one comprehensive roof. In other words, these types of retail projects have their own unique quirks that require a certain level of experience and skill to manage together with the owner, the design team, and the various vendors who become part of the team as the store approaches opening day.
read more >Anchoring the Team: Bloomingdale’s at the SoNo Collection
December 9th, 2019Insights
Since its start in 1861, Bloomingdale’s has become a household name. Known for their luxury products and diverse selection of brands, it’s become popular both in name and style.
read more >INTRODUCING: BCCI
December 4th, 2019Insights
This past spring, BCCI Construction Company joined STO Building Group as our new West Coast partner, extending the family of companies' network of resources and service offerings. For over 30 years, BCCI has built award-winning projects and lasting relationships with progressive, industry-leading organizations. Known for its forward-thinking approach to projects and tailored building solutions, clients have come to rely on BCCI to help them realize their real estate goals.
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