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Mass Timber Construction: The Carbon Sequester
February 10th, 2021Podcast
From the embodied carbon associated with construction materials to the operational carbon produced throughout a building’s lifecycle, the design and construction industry has the opportunity to make a big impact when it comes to carbon. Join STO Building Group’s director of sustainability, Jennifer Taranto, as she interviews two subject matter experts: David Briefel, sustainability director and design resilience leader at Gensler, and Jeff Morrow, president of J. Morrow Solutions, as they discuss the ingredients of net zero carbon buildings and how mass timber construction can fit into the equation.
read more >STOBG Cares: Supporting Students
January 7th, 2021Insights
For decades, STO Building Group companies have supported dozens of students through a robust internship program where students can gain valuable hands-on experience working with experts in different departments across the organization. When COVID-19 put the world on hold, many universities shut down unexpectedly, and many companies suspended their internship programs.
read more >Planning the Perfect Space with Zola
December 1st, 2020Insights
After spending their early years in a 15,000sf space at 150 Broadway, wedding start-up Zola knew it was only a matter of time until their modest NYC digs could no longer accommodate their expanding team.
read more >The Supply Chain Ripple Effect: Q&A with a Purchasing Expert
October 5th, 2020Insights
COVID-19 impacted all facets of construction. But perhaps the first area to feel the effects was the supply chain and the preconstruction work associated with it. Here David Hamilton, vice president of purchasing at Structure Tone, explains this ripple effect and the strategies firms can consider for managing it during a crisis.
read more >STO Building Group’s Podcast Releases The COVID-19 Series
September 30th, 2020STOBG in the News
STO Building Group’s podcast, Building Conversations, has published a miniseries focused on the impact of COVID-19 in construction, and how the pandemic will continue to shape the future of the AEC industry.
read more >First Responders: Healthcare Construction in a Pandemic
September 22nd, 2020Insights
COVID-19 upended the way we all live and work. But nothing compares to the impact it has had on the healthcare sector. Not only were healthcare workers on the front lines sacrificing their health to battle the virus, but healthcare facilities and processes had to be entirely reconfigured to care for patients and protect against further infection.Â
read more >TEAMWORK AT ITS BEST: Communication and Collaboration on the Job
September 4th, 2020Insights
As cities across the globe implemented stay-at-home orders and limited public activities, the construction industry (among many others) was contending with a slew of unknowns. Do we need to shut down our jobsites? Where do we find PPE? How do we practice social distancing in the confines of our sites?
read more >Claudia Healy joins STO Building Group as Chief Human Resources Officer
August 10th, 2020STOBG in the News
Seasoned human resources professional Claudia Healy is now the Chief Human Resources Officer for the STO Building Group, a family of construction management companies headquartered in New York City.
read more >Mission Critical in the Age of Social Distancing
June 23rd, 2020Podcast
When the world transitioned to working, learning, and socializing from home in the blink of an eye, how did the internet—and its critical infrastructure—keep up? On this episode, we talk to Terence Deneny, director of STOBG Mission Critical, about how internet providers, telecommunication firms, and social networking companies have handled the influx of traffic and how he thinks the pandemic will affect the future of mission critical real estate and construction.
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 >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 >The Value of CRE Tech
February 11th, 2020Podcast
In an age where landlords are more like hoteliers, how can commercial real estate technology enhance the tenant experience? On this episode, join Jonathan Schultz, an early-stage seed investor and thought leader in the CRE tech space, for a behind-the-scenes chat about the evolution of technology, opportunities for innovation within the AEC industry, and embracing change.
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.Â
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.Â
read more >Building Hope with Make-A-Wish (Bonus Episode)
November 19th, 2019Podcast
How can the AEC industry band together to give back? Tune in to our special bonus episode to find out how NYC's real estate and construction community has joined forces with Make-A-Wish to bring joy to little New Yorkers living with critical illnesses.
read more >THE NEW LAW FIRM Can Law Firms Think Outside The Box?
November 18th, 2019Insights
THE NEW LAW FIRM Can Law Firms Think Outside The Box? Law firms around the globe have slowly started incorporating flexibility into the work environment. But in an industry where confidentiality is king, creating a space that fosters transparency and collaboration, while allowing for privacy, is challenging to say the least.
read more >Work, Live, Play–AND STAY Pendry Manhattan West
November 18th, 2019Insights
Work, Live, Play–AND STAY Pendry Manhattan West The west side of Midtown Manhattan is having a moment. For decades, the acres around the rail yards were largely seen as undevelopable given the industrial use. But now, Hudson Yards has activated the entire area as a mix of residential, office and retail buildings that have truly become a destination.
read more >Preserving History at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
November 4th, 2019Podcast
What does it take to restore every square inch of a century-old structure? Join Rich Schneider and Mike Neary of Structure Tone New York as they discuss preserving and updating New York City’s venerated St. Patrick’s Cathedral. From hand-cleaning every inch of the interior to implementing a unique mist fire suppression system, the project was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all involved.
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