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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 >STO Building Group Names Amy Wincko Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence & Strategic Planning
July 1st, 2019STOBG in the News
New position reflects company’s continued growth New York, NY (July 1, 2019) – Amy Wincko has joined the STO Building Group in the new position of Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence & Strategic Planning. In this position, Wincko will play a critical role in guiding the company’s continued success and growth.
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 >Our WELL Certified New York Office
June 20th, 2019Videos
Our New York office has not only elevated our NY presence to match the high levels of quality and finish of our clients, but it also forged new territory for New York’s commercial real estate industry.
read more >STO Building Group launches Building Conversations
June 18th, 2019Podcast
Powered by the STO Building Group, 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 >The Structure Tone Organization is now STO Building Group
June 5th, 2019STOBG in the News
The Structure Tone Organization is now STO Building Group The new name reflects the family of companies’ collective strength and individual legacies. New York, NY (June 5, 2019) – Today the Structure Tone Organization announced that it has rebranded its organization to the STO Building Group to more formally recognize the family of companies’ combined and individual strengths.
read more >West Coast construction firm BCCI joins the Structure Tone Organization
May 16th, 2019STOBG in the News
West Coast construction firm BCCI joins the Structure Tone Organization BCCI is STO’s first US West Coast location New York, NY/San Francisco, CA (May 15, 2019) – Today the Structure Tone Organization (STO) and BCCI Construction Company announced that the California-based commercial construction firm will join the STO family of companies.
read more >Edward Tyll Joins LF Driscoll Healthcare as NY Healthcare Estimating Manager
May 9th, 2019STOBG in the News
New York, NY (May 9, 2019) – Construction veteran Edward Tyll has joined LF Driscoll Healthcare and the Structure Tone organization as Healthcare Estimating Manager. Based in the New York City office, Tyll will help support the company’s continued expansion into New York’s growing healthcare market.
read more >Structure Tone Promotes Two Senior Executives
December 19th, 2018STOBG in the News
NEW YORK, NY (December 18, 2018) – Construction management firm Structure Tone has promoted two senior executives, Terrence Robbins and William Sharp, both located in the company’s New York City headquarters.
read more >CHANGING STYLES, CHANGING SPACES: Danone’s White Plains, NY HQ
November 27th, 2018STOBG in the News
The modern workplace has evolved considerably in just the last 10 years. The shift from segmented perimeter offices and center cubicles to open-plan, collaborative spaces happened quickly—and is still happening. That physical change, of course, reflects the more philosophical shift in work styles that has come with a more globally connected workforce and changing generational preferences.
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 >Blending the Old with the New: 100 Vandam
June 25th, 2018STOBG in the News
With charming neighborhoods like Greenwich Village, TriBeCa and SoHo, Lower Manhattan long ago became one of Manhattan’s most sought-after residential areas. But a lesser-known district among those neighborhoods—the few blocks known as “Hudson Square” nestled between West Houston, Varick and Canal Streets—has been slower to transition.
read more >Sustainable Innovation with Historic Preservation
May 29th, 2018STOBG in the News
When it comes to sustainability, New York City is now looking to one of the oldest institutions in the world—the Catholic church—as an innovator. As part of its nearly $200-million restoration effort, St. Patrick’s Cathedral recently updated its heating and cooling system, opting to install a 240-ton geothermal system that uses the ground’s energy to regulate building temperatures.
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