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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 >IWBI ANNOUNCES FIRST WELL CERTIFIED™ PROJECT IN NYC
March 28th, 2017STOBG in the News
Structure Tone’s new headquarters is the first building in New York City to achieve WELL Certification, whose purpose is to promote the health and well-being of people through building designs.
read more >Should We Stay Or Should We Go? What It Means to Restack
March 28th, 2017STOBG in the News
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 >COMPLIANCE CORNER: Going Beyond The Rules
March 6th, 2017STOBG in the News
Brian Fields, chief ethics and compliance officer of Structure Tone discusses going 'beyond the rules' to create a culture of compliance in the workplace. To learn how you can go beyond the rules, click here.
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.
read more >Remaking History: American Bible Society
February 14th, 2017Insights
American Bible Society is nearly as old as America itself. Established in 1816, the organization has been working to make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere, no matter the language they speak. For 199 years, they based their work out of New York City, most recently near Columbus Circle, where what was once a neighborhood of low-rise buildings and autobody shops has given way to ultra-luxury condo high-rises.
read more >Working WELL In NYC
February 13th, 2017STOBG in the News
The office is certified at the Silver level, meaning we met 100% of the conditions in the WELL Building Standard’s seven categories of building performance: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind. From the office’s WELL café to the low VOC materials and special HVAC systems, our space is helping enhance employee health and wellbeing through the built environment.
read more >Pavarini McGovern: Celebrating 15 Years
February 9th, 2017Insights
Pavarini McGovern is most proud of our 85% repeat client rate. We completed multiple projects over the last 15 years for clients such as Axel Stawski, Vornado Realty Trust, SL Green, SJP Properties and many others. View more of our signature projects on page 15 of the current issue of STOBG Insights.
read more >The Future Of Office Design: What’s Next?
December 8th, 2016STOBG in the News
In the competitive financial industry, attracting and retaining talented employees is a constant effort. For asset management firm Carlson Capital, the look, feel and efficiency of the work environment are critical to setting a high bar and keeping team members happy and engaged. We spoke with Carlson Capital partner Nancy Carlson for her views on what makes a workplace special and where office design is headed next.
read more >Safety Corner: Cracking Down On Crane Safety
December 5th, 2016STOBG in the News
Crane accidents have been in the news often over the last few years, and some cities are responding with increased regulations and oversight on operators. In New York City, where stringent site safety regulations and management have been the norm for decades, the Department of Buildings recently unveiled a batch of updated policies and regulations to put an even finer point on the best practices for crane safety.
read more >Showroom Spaces
November 7th, 2016Insights
Flexibility. Technology. Distinction. All hallmarks of today’s retail showroom space or—as many industry professionals now call them—experience centers. “These spaces are all about the experience,” says Scott Davies, marketing strategy manager for appliance company Fisher & Paykel. “It provides a platform for our customers to interact with our appliances in a unique and memorable way through both physical and digital elements.”
read more >Delos™ & Structure Tone Partner to drive Wellness Real Estate™ through Construction Practices & Projects
October 5th, 2016STOBG in the News
Delos™, a wellness real estate and technology firm, today announced a strategic alliance with preeminent full-service construction services provider Structure Tone to accelerate integration of health and well-being in the built environment. The partnership will advance Delos’ mission to transform indoor environments into spaces that help nurture, sustain and promote human health and well-being through Structure Tone’s global network of construction management professionals and sustainability-focused projects.
read more >Structure Tone survey shows cost is still a major barrier to building green
October 3rd, 2016STOBG in the News
A recent study by Structure Tone finds that while much more common than in years past, sustainable building practices are still seen as cost-prohibitive by many building and real estate leaders.
read more >Alvin Ailey Celebrated Its Expansion In Style
September 26th, 2016STOBG in the News
The Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation held a “roof-breaking” performance on Tuesday (September, 20th) to kick off a $25 million expansion of their Manhattan home – adding three more stories of studios, classrooms and offices.
read more >Groundbreaking kicks off RUMC’s new $62M ER project
September 16th, 2016STOBG in the News
A $62.5 million project to build a bigger, better emergency room at Richmond University Medical Center on Staten Island kicked off Monday with a groundbreaking ceremony. Pavarini McGovern and Structure Tone are leading the way. For more information read 'Groundbreaking kicks-off at RUMC'.
read more >Structure Tone organization Ranks High in 2016 Construction Industry Surveys
August 31st, 2016STOBG in the News
This year’s construction industry surveys were recently unveiled, and the Structure Tone organization remained high on key sector lists. Most notably, the firm ranked #2 on Building Design + Construction’s Top 100 Office Construction Firms list, part of the magazine’s annual Giants 300 rankings. BD+C’s Giants rankings also listed Structure Tone as the #8 top contractor in the country for the second year in a row.
read more >34th Annual Race Against Multiple Sclerosis
August 5th, 2016STOBG in the News
This summer, Structure Tone joined the New York real estate and construction community to raise nearly $500,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at the 34th Annual Race against Multiple Sclerosis at Belmont.
read more >Todd DeGarmo, CEO of STUDIOS Architecture, Discusses Trends Driving our Industry
March 24th, 2016STOBG in the News
Todd DeGarmo, CEO of STUDIOS Architecture, Discusses Trends Driving our Industry. Click to read the Q&As.
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