Author: Beverly Daros

High demand is driving the growth of travelers who work on remote jobsites. We’re listening to our people talk about the opportunities and challenges that come with working on the road.

The University of Georgia’s Holmes-Hunter Academic Building is more than a campus landmark—it’s a testament to courage, equality, and progress. Ajax Building Company led the 39,000sf renovation with a dual mission: modernizing the facility for today’s students while preserving its deep historical significance. Named after UGA’s first African American students, Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, the renewal included full ADA compliance, updated systems, and structural stabilization. Despite challenges like termite damage and foundation issues, Ajax’s meticulous planning and teamwork ensured this powerful symbol of resilience continues to inspire future generations.

Dublin’s historic architecture is a cornerstone of its identity—and today, many of these heritage structures are being reimagined as cutting-edge workplaces. From Google’s Boland’s Mill to Salesforce’s Dublin HQ, Structure Tone Dublin is leading the transformation, blending craftsmanship with modern engineering. Project Director Des O’Toole shares insights into the challenges and rewards of working within protected buildings—matching original materials, navigating complex logistics, and collaborating with visionary clients to preserve the city’s architectural legacy while shaping its future.

Pavarini North East proudly completed Connecticut’s first Wegmans supermarket—a 94,000sf, two-story retail destination in Norwalk that opened in July 2025. The project also includes an 8,800sf retail whitebox for future tenants and a cast-in-place, post-tension parking garage with 550 spaces and rooftop solar panels. Inside, the new store offers a second-floor seating area, fresh food counters, and a full grocery experience—all reflecting Wegmans’ signature blend of quality, convenience, and sustainability.

Healthcare projects demand precision, speed, and flexibility—and the University Health Wheatley Center was no exception. Built by Structure Tone Southwest on a 15,200sf Greenfield site, the new facility was designed to expand access to care for historically underserved neighborhoods. Through close collaboration, creative problem-solving, and community commitment, the team delivered more than a building—it delivered a vital new resource for San Antonio’s residents.

Located at 7 Hudson Square, The Walt Disney Company’s new headquarters redefines what it means to work in media. Built by Structure Tone New York, the project transforms an entire city block into a vertically integrated, media-ready campus designed for broadcast, digital, and editorial excellence. Two 320-foot towers connected by the Great Room form the creative core, surrounded by flexible studios, newsrooms, and terraces that foster collaboration and innovation.

In summer 2025, the LEGO Group unveiled their US HQ, a new state-of-the-art workspace in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. Guided by the LEGO Group’s commitment to colleague well-being, sustainability, and collaboration, Structure Tone Boston’s team partnered with BDG Architecture + Design and Syska Hennessy Group to create this colorful, light-filled space spanning six stories within the newly opened Lyrik building at 1001 Boylston Street.

In this episode of Ask the Expert, Michael Signorile, Exterior Envelope Supervisor at Pavarini McGovern, explores the future of building façades, from design reviews to advanced technologies like BIPV and electrochromic glass, offering strategies to achieve high-performance, energy-efficient, and visually striking results.

Ajax Construction has completed the University of North Florida’s Osprey Ridge Honors Residence Hall, a 165,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed for over 500 students. The new residence unites UNF’s honors community under one roof, offering study areas, social lounges, and kitchenettes on every floor to foster connection and collaboration. Built using a tilt-up construction method, the project presented unique design challenges—but Ajax’s innovative approach and expertise ensured on-time, on-budget delivery, enhancing campus life and expanding UNF’s total on-campus housing capacity to 4,300 beds.

LF Driscoll helped Penn Medicine deliver Project Epimetheus, a state-of-the-art linear accelerator (linac) treatment room, in record time—just three and a half months. Part of Penn’s larger Project Atlas expansion in University City, the fast-tracked project enhances cancer care while maintaining uninterrupted treatment for patients. Built under an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model, the effort showcased true collaboration and precision scheduling, allowing Penn Medicine to continue leading the way in advanced oncology technology.