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Preconstruction | STO Building Group (STOBG)
Structure Tone is a global leader in construction management and general contracting services with offices located in the US, UK, and Ireland. Founded in 1971, the company is among the world’s top twenty construction companies worldwide, responsible for more than $3.5B in annual construction volume.
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Preconstruction

Building Success Early
At STO Building Group (STOBG), we know that the path to a successful project begins long before the digging or demo begins. Our preconstruction services lay the foundation for smarter decisions, greater efficiency, and better outcomes. By engaging early, we help clients align vision, budget, and schedule — ensuring that when construction begins, every element is set up for success.

Our Approach

STOBG provides preconstruction services for everything from commercial construction projects to those in healthcare, education, life sciences, aviation, and more. Preconstruction is more than estimates and logistics — it’s a collaborative process where strategy, creativity, and technical insight come together. We evaluate every aspect of a project, from design intent to labor requirements, anticipating challenges and offering solutions before they impact the build.

Our teams bring together designers, engineers, trade partners, and clients to create a seamless plan that balances scope, cost, quality, and schedule. The result? Fewer surprises, reduced risk, and stronger project outcomes.

What Services are included in Preconstruction?

Our team leverages advanced technology and AI to drive smarter decisions earlier—optimizing schedules, identifying design issues before construction, and streamlining specifications, submittals, and procurement. Through BIM, digital animations, and early logistics planning, clients can clearly see how complex projects will be built, while teams proactively manage risk, safety, long-lead items, and value. The result is stronger collaboration, greater certainty, and more efficient project delivery from day one.

Value management and cost analysis

Pricing of labor, materials, and equipment

Evaluation of current and projected market conditions

Trade-by-trade budgeting and estimates

Phasing and detailed scheduling

Purchasing strategies and long-lead procurement

Logistics planning and site utilization studies

Constructability reviews and systems evaluations

Laying the Groundwork for Success

Great projects are built twice — first virtually, then in the field. Our preconstruction services ensure the first build is smart, precise, and resilient, setting the stage for construction to run smoothly and efficiently.

 

The Value We Deliver

  • Early clarity and alignment — Making informed decisions before construction begins
  • Accurate budgets and forecasts — Reliable cost data rooted in real-time market knowledge
  • Schedule certainty — Proactive planning that keeps projects on track
  • Optimized design solutions — Balancing vision with constructability and cost
  • Risk reduction — Identifying challenges early to avoid costly delays and rework

Why Partner With Us

We are among the leading construction firms delivering preconstruction services for complex construction projects.

  • Early involvement – The sooner we engage, the stronger the project outcome
  • Data-driven planning – Budgets and schedules backed by experience and market intelligence
  • Collaboration at every step – Unified planning across clients, designers, and builders
  • Proven expertise – Insight from decades of complex project delivery
  • Focus on your vision – Every recommendation grounded in your goals and priorities

Related Preconstruction projects

These examples showcase how effective preconstruction leads to smarter, faster, and more effective outcomes.

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Eataly

Eataly

Located in Dallas, Texas Eataly’s new flagship store now lives in the busy designer shopping market of NorthPark Center. Occupying a large, three-story retail space on the west end, Structure Tone Southwest completed the 48,250sf base building repositioning, and high-end interior construction for this unique, European-inspired market and restaurant.

Macy’s Fulfillment Center

Macy’s Fulfillment Center

Macy’s Fulfillment Center in Owasso is a state-of-the-art, direct-to-customer fulfillment center that helps the retailer meet rapid growth of ecommerce and direct-to-customer shipping, as well as provide better support for existing retail stores.

Penn State Innovation Hub

Penn State Innovation Hub

Nestled on the edge of Downtown State College, the James Building, originally constructed in 1920 had reached the end of its useful life. To support the Downtown’s transformation efforts, The Pennsylvania State University decided to replace the James Building with a new six-story flexible makerspace facility that will become a hub for Penn State’s entrepreneurial and innovation initiatives.

PepsiCo

PepsiCo

Our continued partnership with PepsiCo at the Frito-Lay Headquarters in Plano, Texas has been rewarding. Nearly two decades after our Dallas team completed the original 520,000sf space, we had the privilege of returning to enhance key areas—prioritizing both functionality and design.

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