The construction industry is at an interesting inflection point. Tariffs and fluctuating energy prices are beginning to reshape how projects are planned and executed. While some developers are pausing to reconsider projects amid escalating costs, others see opportunity in the shifting landscape.

For six decades, the Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School was the cornerstone of its neighborhood. However, over time, the aging building’s infrastructure and outdated systems could no longer meet the needs of its students. That’s when Ajax Building Company stepped into help support a new mission: to create a state of-the-art facility to inspire learning and serve the community in new and meaningful ways.

As urban landscapes evolve, cities face a dual challenge: high office vacancy rates and critical housing shortages. One innovative solution is transforming underutilized office buildings
into residential spaces. To explore this trend, Brooks McDaniel, Senior Vice President of Building Repositioning at STO Building Group, dives into valuable insights into the complexities and opportunities of these conversion projects.

The golden age of Hollywood may be behind us, but the demand for captivating content is higher than ever. A production boom is spreading across the northeast, leading owners, designers, and builders to ask themselves: how do we keep up with it all? Scott Corneby, executive vice president at Structure Tone New York, Jamie Dunn, senior project manager at Pavarini Northeast, and Mike Farrell, regional vice president at Structure Tone New Jersey, share what they’re seeing from their broadcast and media clients and where studio construction may be headed next.