Located in the Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) region, an area rich with Canadian history and heritage, the Shaw Festival is the second largest repertory theatre company in North America. With nearly a 65-year history, it has helped to shape a community that now stands as a recognized cultural destination. Sitting within the broader Southwestern (SW) Ontario corridor, it is also a region that is actively evolving. With that growth comes a familiar tension: how to preserve a heritage while adapting and repurposing what already exists to meet new demands
On Captiva Island, Florida, a creative legacy is being carefully restored. For decades, the campus—originally shaped by artist Robert Rauschenberg—has served as a retreat for artists seeking space to live, work, and collaborate. Through the Captiva Adaptation Project, Ajax Building Company balanced historic preservation with the realities of modern construction in a challenging coastal environment.
Located in the heart of the city, Fairmont Olympic has long been known as one of the go-to hotels in Seattle. Originally built in 1924 and known as the Olympic, the landmark spot is evolving for a new era. Its latest renovation set out to reinforce its iconic legacy, transforming its public spaces into a vibrant, modern gathering place while preserving the historic character that defines the building.
Food halls have evolved far beyond their early reputation as upscale food courts. Today, they are carefully curated destinations—blending food, culture, history, and community.
In London, developer Landsec is on a mission to create spaces that stand the test of time—including their MYO brand of flexible workspaces.
In an industry long defined by fragmented
workflows and legacy tools, the push toward smarter, more connected construction management has gained real momentum. STO Building Group is leveraging a number of tools to make that connectivity better—including Outbuild, a platform designed to modernize scheduling and planning by bringing every stakeholder into a single, collaborative environment.
Equipment procurement is one of construction’s most complex challenges—fragmented supply chains, long lead times, and limited visibility can derail even the best-planned projects. David Hamilton, senior vice president of Construction Procurement Solutions at STO Building Group, is changing that. By working directly with manufacturers, leveraging real-time technology, and bringing strategic control to the process, his team is cutting through the noise and delivering results. In this Q&A, Hamilton breaks down what modern procurement looks like and why the old ways of doing business no longer cut it. Construction is a people business. Yes, we build physical structures, but strong
relationships undergird every project we deliver.
STO Building Group’s Super Con showed what happens when supers come together with a shared purpose and a common platform.
As with any successful project, preparation is key. In construction, it begins long before a single beam is placed. STO Building Group’s Greg Dunkle meets with construction leaders James Mezzadri, Troy Addis, and Kurt Thomas to discuss their approaches to preconstruction and how operational alignment leads to stronger, more predictable project outcomes
When it comes to quality, technology is quickly becoming a difference maker. The STO Building Group family of builders is leveraging several innovative tools to achieve the highest in quality, timely delivery, and exceptional coordination.
While parts of the life sciences sector have cooled in recent years, investment in large-scale research and manufacturing facilities continues across the globe. From advanced biomanufacturing plants to integrated research campuses, projects that once measured in the hundreds of thousands of square feet are now pushing well beyond that.
When it comes to deciding the best location for office space, ‘Stay or go?’ is quickly becoming one of the biggest decisions organisations are wrestling with.