There’s good news when it comes to women in the AEC industry: There are more women in the workforce than ever. According to Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG), the number of women in the architecture, engineering, and construction workforce has increased to roughly 30% in the last 15 years. New hires, in particular, rate even higher.

The life sciences sector is one of the fastest growing and most complex areas in construction today. With advancements in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical research, the demand for state-of-the-art laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and flexible research spaces continues to surge.

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.