Building Repositioning in NYC
July 22nd, 2019Podcast
To build new or transform the old? Join Jason Vesuvio, vice president of core and shell firm Pavarini McGovern, as he discusses building repositioning in the ever-evolving landscape of New York City.
read more >Quality Care, Close to Home
July 4th, 2019Insights
In the last few years, Westchester County, New York, has become somewhat of a healthcare hub. With its proximity to Manhattan, the area offers suburban patients the convenience of local service with the caliber of care found in the large hospital networks in the city.
read more >A VERTICAL VENTURE: 520 Madison Avenue
June 23rd, 2019Insights
A VERTICAL VENTURE: 520 Madison Avenue 520 Madison Avenue, positioned in the heart of NYC Midtown, the famed Plaza District has long been one of Manhattan's most sought-after commercial neighborhoods.
read more >STO Building Group (STOBG) launches Building Conversations
June 18th, 2019Podcast
Powered by the STO Building Group (STOBG), Building Conversations is a podcast created by construction professionals, for construction professionals. Featuring a variety of internal and external guests, each episode focuses on a unique industry trend or project. The first episode, which is available for streaming and download starting June 19, features a conversation between Rob Leon, senior vice president of STOBG Global, and Jennifer Taranto, our director of sustainability, on the latest trends in sustainable and “WELL” construction.
read more >BUILDING ON A BUILDING: Hudson Commons
June 11th, 2019Insights
Most building repositioning projects involve gutting an older building and starting fresh with modern infrastructure and interiors. But at 441 Ninth Avenue in New York City, Cove Property Group is thinking—quite literally—outside of the box.
read more >Speed, Communication and Consistency: 3D Modeling in the Cloud
November 18th, 2018Insights
By now, nearly everyone in the world of design and construction is using some form of building information modeling, from architects and engineers to general contractors and their subs. But because each of these players has different programs, different tools and different capabilities, working a project through the BIM process can sometimes get clunky.
read more >VIRTUAL MASTER: THE EVOLVING ROLE OF VDC
November 7th, 2018Insights
In the early days of virtual design and construction (VDC), it was seen as a differentiator, an edge for firms like Pavarini McGovern (PMG), who were pushing the limits of technology and innovation. But times have changed. Today’s clients have come to expect VDC in every stage of the project.
read more >Digital Transformation: How Technology Is Changing the Industry
October 21st, 2018Insights
In the fast-paced world of construction technology, staying ahead of the curve is the only way to stay in the game. Structure Tone’s vice president of information technology, Terry Robbins, gathered four of the sharpest minds in construction tech to share their insights at Structure Tone’s annual board retreat: Zach Aarons, cofounder and partner at MetaProp, Allen Emerick, digital advisor and architect at Microsoft, Joseph Joseph, head of the design technology studio at Gensler and Robert Otani, chief technology officer at Thornton Tomasetti Inc. The discussion centered on the digitization of the AEC industry and how technology is reframing the way the industry serves its clients. Here are some highlights.
read more >WELL Done: Delos’ New York Headquarters
May 5th, 2018Insights
In just a few short years, Delos has established itself as a pioneer in creating indoor spaces that promote human health and wellness. Most notably, the company helped develop the WELL Building Standard, the first rating system to focus attention on the health of the people who live or work inside a building.
read more >BOUNCING BACK IN BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
October 11th, 2017Insights
It’s not often that a company known for building high rises gets to work on a piece of public infrastructure. But that was exactly the case when Pavarini McGovern joined the team working to modify Brooklyn’s Squibb Park Bridge.
read more >Hudson Yards: A New City Rising
September 8th, 2017Insights
“The new heart of New York.” That’s the bold expectation set out on the website of Hudson Yards, the massive mixed-use development under way along New York City’s far West Side. Now with more than half of the 28-acre site well into redevelopment, that vision is getting closer and closer to becoming reality.
read more >Amping Up the Collision Coefficient at BCG’s New York Offices
September 7th, 2017Insights
“Unlock insight.” “Challenge established thinking.” “Drive transformation.” Reading through the mission of global firm Boston Consulting Group, it’s no secret that encouraging innovation is in their DNA. It’s only fitting then that when the company looked to relocate their New York City offices, they targeted a location like no other: the first tower built in Hudson Yards.
read more >Sign of the Times: 719 Seventh Avenue
August 9th, 2017Insights
Times Square has earned its place as the most famous retail and entertainment hub. When SL Green Realty Corporation had the opportunity to redevelop an underused property in the center of the action, they jumped at the chance.
read more >Making Connections: How to Build a Feature Staircase
August 8th, 2017Insights
As the trend for more open, collaborative workplaces has gained steam, the feature staircase has become one of, if not the, signature statements of the modern office. These open, striking staircases not only “wow” visitors with their high-end finishes and bold design, but have also become a central gathering space.
read more >Open for Business: ITOCHU International
July 14th, 2017Insights
ITOCHU is very clear about how they expect their employees to help the company fulfill its mission of being committed to the global good. Click to read the details of the project: ITOCHU International.
read more >A Tale of Two Cities—With a Common Goal
April 18th, 2017Insights
As construction professionals, Structure Tone has built some of the most modern, collaborative and inspiring workplaces for companies of all shapes and sizes. But as trends and working styles evolved over time, some of our own offices weren't necessarily keeping up.
read more >Should We Stay Or Should We Go? What It Means to Restack
March 28th, 2017Insights
When a company's office lease is coming to an end, it's time to answer a tricky question: should we re-up and stay, or should we go? Click to read more about the Hughes Hubbard & Reed interior construction project by Structure Tone.
read more >(Re)positioning For Success On Park avenue
March 1st, 2017Insights
The office market has heated up across Manhattan, making competition to draw tenants stiff. So, when the owners of 237 Park Avenue purchased the 100-year-old building, they knew they needed to make some major changes to reposition the space and restore some of its luster.
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