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An Oral History of Structure Tone: Building in the ’80s & ’90s
December 20th, 2021Podcast
From pagers and payphones to physical change orders, building in the 1980s was certainly different! Tune in to Episode 3 of Structure Tone’s 50th Anniversary Oral History series to hear current and former tenured employees recall the energetic atmosphere of building in the ‘80s and ‘90s, some groundbreaking project wins for Structure Tone, and the fun memories made along the way.
read more >STO Building Group Adds Chief Data Officer, Jerry Rosenheck
December 6th, 2021STOBG in the News
New York, NY (December 6, 2021) – Construction management firm STO Building Group has hired Jerry Rosenheck as Chief Data Officer, a newly created position to help the company develop strategic platforms and systems that enable data-informed decision-making.
read more >An Oral History of Structure Tone: Creating a Family Culture
November 29th, 2021Podcast
The celebration continues! In episode two of Structure Tone’s 50th Anniversary Oral History podcast series, we’re honored to share a special appearance from the legendary leader of operations, John White Sr., as well as stories about growing up in the business from several members of the company’s executive leadership team: STO Building Group’s Executive Chairman, Jim Donaghy, Structure Tone’s Regional COO, John White Jr., and STO Building Group’s Executive Vice President of Client Relations, Eugene White.
read more >Supply Chain Market Update Bulletin: Nov/Dec 2021
November 23rd, 2021Insights
The supply chain continues to be a global challenge, and our team is following it closely. Check out this Nov-Dec Supply Chain Market Update from our purchasing and procurement experts for the latest on how delays are affecting the construction industry.
read more >Celebrating 50 Years of Structure Tone
November 8th, 2021Videos
2021 marks Structure Tone’s 50th year in business! Join us as we continue our walk down memory lane and salute how far we’ve come, including the release of the first episode in our special oral history podcast series. Happy anniversary, Structure Tone!
read more >An Oral History of Structure Tone: The Beginning
October 29th, 2021Podcast
2021 marks Structure Tone’s 50th year in business! Join us as we continue to celebrate how far we’ve come through a special oral history podcast series. Today we are honored to share the reflections of company founder, Patrick Donaghy. Listen in on how the company came to be, what’s behind our client-first approach, and some funny stories along the way.
read more >Supply Chain Market Update Bulletin: October 2021
October 5th, 2021Insights
The supply chain continues to be a global challenge, and our team is following it closely. Check out this October Supply Chain Market Update from our purchasing and procurement experts for the latest on how delays are affecting the construction industry.
read more >THE NEW FRONTIER OF NEURODIVERSITY: What Does It Mean for the Workplace?
September 29th, 2021Insights
A new consideration in this discussion is neurodiversity—creating spaces that account for a range of differences in brain function. Here renowned expert Kay Sargent, senior principal and director of workplace at HOK, explains what it means to design for neurodiversity and the role it plays in an overall effort to foster truly inclusive environments.
read more >The Possibilities of Smart Buildings
September 22nd, 2021Podcast
What makes smart buildings smart? Join Structure Tone New York Project Manager and Mechanical Specialist, Doug Kruser, as he discusses the vast possibilities of smart building systems with two partners he worked with when building and implementing the award-winning smart building technology in WarnerMedia’s 1.2Msf Hudson Yards headquarters: Michael Krall, Executive Director of Smart Buildings at JPMorgan Chase, and John Hester, Owner & Chief Consultant at Hester Consulting, LLC.
read more >Investing in Innovation
September 21st, 2021Insights
In an industry that’s historically been slow to adopt new technologies, the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) fields present incredible opportunities for tech investors and developers alike. Determined to drive innovative change from within, Thornton Tomasetti, SHoP Architects, Syska Hennessy, and STO Building Group formed AEC Angels, a venture capital fund focused specifically on assessing, testing, funding, and accelerating promising AEC technologies.
read more >FAST CARS IN THE BIG CITY: Special Projects Builds Lamborghini Lounge NYC
September 17th, 2021Insights
With a commitment to quality, a keen eye for detail, and extensive showroom experience, Structure Tone’s Special Projects team converted a former art gallery into the private VIP Lamborghini Lounge NYC, a 5,400sf, double-height, state-of-the-art brand destination that offers guests exclusive access to never-before-seen vehicles, Italian culinary experiences, and elite exhibitions.
read more >July STOBG In the News
August 31st, 2021STOBG in the News
Our companies and our projects are frequently in the news, but some stories just need to be shared! Each month we use this space to highlight some of the great coverage our companies, projects, or people have gotten in local or industry media.
read more >Supply Chain Market Update Bulletin: August 2021
August 10th, 2021Insights
Highlighted here you will find the most impactful items and information that we trust you will find informative in gaining a deeper understanding of the current challenges being faced in the construction supply chain.
read more >The Evolution of Corrections & Detention Facilities
August 9th, 2021Podcast
From mental health considerations to modular design and delivery, correctional facility design and construction has transformed over time. Join Senior Vice President of STO Building Group, Amy Wincko, as she interviews three corrections construction experts: VP of Ajax Building Company Jay Smith, VP of Layton Construction David Burton, and Construction Manager at Layton Construction Dave Whimpey.
read more >BUILDING WELL
July 8th, 2021Insights
Officially launched in 2014 by Delos, and now managed by the International WELL Building Institute, the WELL Building Standard is a leading tool for advancing the health and well-being of building occupants. WELL centers on occupants’ experiences within the built environment—access to daylight, opportunities for movement, and practices and policies that create a holistic approach to wellness.
read more >Supply Chain Market Update Bulletin: June 2021
July 5th, 2021Insights
Owing to the current state of volatility and risk being experienced in the economy and especially in supply chain of construction materials we have moved up our intention to provide a market update at the end of June to now. We believe STOBG provides a unique perspective based on our broad geographic business unit location base and also the overall strength of the company and its reach and relationships with all national material manufacturers.
read more >MCKOOL SMITH: Leading the Way at One Manhattan West
June 30th, 2021Insights
The buildings in Hudson Yards aren’t the only ones in the neighborhood with bright new offices. To the east across Tenth Avenue is Manhattan West, a 5.4Msf mixed-use development by Brookfield Properties. One Manhattan West (OMW) is the first office tower in this development to be completed, and McKool Smith, one of the nation’s leading trial firms, was its first tenant. Structure Tone New York managed McKool’s relocation from its previous office to two floors at OMW, a space that nearly doubles the size of the firm’s New York location.
read more >A Sustainable Future for the Irish Arts Center
June 21st, 2021Insights
When New York City’s Irish Arts Center began its plans for a new building, inclusivity was always a goal.
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