Alternative Project Delivery Defined
May 22nd, 2023Insights
As architects, engineers, owners, and construction managers embrace innovation at all stages of the project process, the industry has also begun to reevaluate how these stakeholders partner to deliver top quality projects, on time and on schedule. The STO Building Group (STOBG) family of companies has been leveraging alternative project delivery models for more than a decade now. Here, a handful of experts share how an integrated approach can add value.
read more >An Oral History of Structure Tone: A New Chapter
March 28th, 2023Podcast
The 2010s sparked an age of reformation—for the construction industry and for New York City. Inspired by the momentum, Structure Tone invested in a new HQ that would not only reflect the company’s roots but serve as a beacon for progress. Tune in to Episode 7 of Structure Tone’s 50th Anniversary Oral History series to learn more about building this space and the impact it had on the company’s culture.Â
read more >Breaking Barriers: Women in the Field
March 10th, 2023Podcast
What does it mean to be a woman in the field in New York City? Join Structure Tone New York's Superintendent, Kiera Brady, VP of Operations, Stacey Dackson, and Project Manager, Eileen McCarthy, as they share their experiences, their insights, and the challenges they faced building some of NYC’s most iconic projects.
read more >An Oral History of Structure Tone: The Beginning (RE-RELEASE)
March 1st, 2023Podcast
It’s Irish American Heritage Month! In honor of Structure Tone's Irish roots, we’re resharing a favorite podcast episode from Structure Tone’s Oral History series—featuring founder, Pat Donaghy, telling his immigration story.Â
read more >DNB at Hudson Yards: Using Workplace Technology to Support Design & Construction
December 23rd, 2022Insights
Norway’s largest financial services group, DNB, sought to create a dynamic workplace that prioritizes employees, represents the company’s culture and brand, and supports collaboration. Teaming with Turner & Townsend and architect M Moser Associates, Structure Tone built DNB a 20,000sf space at Hudson Yards that integrates company history with advanced technology in a comfortable, engaging environment that offers stunning views of New York City and the Hudson River.
read more >Alternative Project Delivery Defined
November 18th, 2022Podcast
Design-build, design-assist, IPD, hybrid approaches—what’s the difference between each of these delivery methods and how do owners determine which approach is right for them?
read more >The Art of Building Repositioning: MASTERING THE OVERBUILD
November 15th, 2022Insights
When breathing new life into an underperforming building through a repositioning program, the addition of new area in the form of an overbuild can transform the building into a more substantial asset asset with a much healthier proforma. An overbuild requires careful study to determine the viability of this strategy. Let’s consider the major issues to be addressed.
read more >DEUTSCHE BANK AMERICAS: A REDESIGNED HEADQUARTERS
November 15th, 2022Insights
Deutsche Bank used its lease expiration and search for a new headquarters as an opportunity to advance business objectives while bringing people and technology together in a buzzing community where work isn’t only about the desk. The selection of One Columbus Circle and reuse of a modern landmark allowed Deutsche Bank to create a state-of-the-art trading environment, locate the office in a prominent and convenient location, and elevate their brand experience.
read more >Under construction | Hofstra University Center for Science and Innovation
October 3rd, 2022Insights
Structure Tone has begun construction on a new, $75M Center for Science and Innovation that will be shared by the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Studies and the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science. Both schools are expanding and will make use of the 75,000sf facility to meet demands for growing numbers of science, engineering, and nursing students. The new building will have labs and simulation facilities for nursing students, as well as advanced labs for science and engineering majors. It will be located on South Campus, east of the Leo A. Guthart Hall for Innovation and Discovery at the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
read more >An Oral History of Structure Tone: Rebuilding After 9/11
September 9th, 2022Podcast
Episode 6 of Structure Tone’s 50th Anniversary Oral History series features a number of our long-time New York employees remembering their experiences that day, the people we lost, and our company’s role in recovery and rebuilding.
read more >Actions Speak Loudest
September 6th, 2022Insights
Policies aimed at improvement are important. They declare intentions and provide guiderails and parameters for action. But action is truly where change happens.
read more >STOBG Summer 2022 Interns
August 21st, 2022Videos
As the summer nears its end, it's time to celebrate our summer intern class of ’22 with our annual intern video!
read more >An Oral History of Structure Tone: Building Relationships in the ’90s & ’00s
July 12th, 2022Podcast
In the 1990s and 2000s, Structure Tone was growing so quickly that the company’s office space could hardly keep up! From welcoming a handful of new faces to winning the iconic MetLife project, tune in to Episode 5 of Structure Tone’s 50th Anniversary Oral History series to learn more about this transformational period for the business.
read more >THE POSSIBILITIES OF SMART BUILDINGS
June 24th, 2022Insights
After building an award-winning smart building system together more than two years ago, former project partners Doug Kruser, Structure Tone project manager and mechanical specialist, John Hester, owner and chief consultant at Hester Consulting, and Michael Krall, executive director of smart buildings at JPMorgan Chase, reconnected to reflect on their experience and how the world of smart buildings has advanced since then.
read more >Mastering Uncertainty: The Construction Supply Chain
June 23rd, 2022Podcast
What happens when even the best laid plans are consistently challenged by supply chain disruptions? Join David Hamilton, Vice President of Purchasing at Structure Tone, Joe Rossi, Executive Director of Workplace Delivery & National Real Estate at Verizon, Charlie Pavelec, Senior Vice President of Shambaugh’s Electrical Division, and Tom Ike, Executive Vice President of Lutron Electronics, as they dive into the day-to-day challenges and long-term opportunities today’s historically unpredictable supply chain represents.
read more >LOCAL LAW 154: NYC Building Electrification Explained
June 17th, 2022Insights
Buildings are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in New York City. To reduce manmade greenhouse gas emissions, NYC City Council has banned the burning of fossil fuels in any new building or any building undergoing a major renovation, starting in 2024.
read more >The Art of Building Repositioning
June 6th, 2022Insights
It has been a difficult few years for owners of office buildings, especially in cities like New York City. Challenging market conditions during the COVID era, competition from new Class A properties, and changing workplace requirements have all had an adverse impact on commercial real estate. As a result, many of NYC’s Class B office buildings are struggling. Faced with increased vacancies and dwindling rent roles, building owners are faced with a choice: do nothing and hope for the best, or implement a repositioning program to transform their underperforming building into one with a renewed market presence and increased value.
read more >Creating Space in Construction
April 26th, 2022Insights
At STO Building Group (STOBG), we understand the importance of a collaborative team and are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce in our offices, on our jobs, and in our partnerships. Over the last year, STOBG’s Diversity & Inclusion Steering Committee (DISC) has continued to drive this change within our company through corporate initiatives, while individual STOBG business units developed local approaches to D&I, focused on fostering strong relationships with minority, women, and disability owned businesses in our field.
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