Author: Caryn Norton
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.
When it comes to construction costs, it’s easy to focus on what’s right in front of you— but what happens after the project is complete? In our latest Ask the Expert series, STOBG’s Vice President of Sustainability, Jennifer Taranto, dives into the balance between capital costs and long-term operational savings—and why thinking beyond the upfront investment can make all the difference.
The construction market in early 2026 was already being shaped by four compounding forces: a historic copper supply deficit, tariff-driven cost pressure on steel and MEP equipment, extended electrical and HVAC lead times, and growing subcontractor financial stress.
In this episode of Building Conversations, STO Building Group’s Life Sciences Sector Leader, Jennie Taveras, and Nick Oddy, Strategy Director at Structure Tone London, explore the rapid growth of the life sciences sector and why London is emerging as a global hub for investment, innovation, and development.
What does it take to lead with authenticity, build trust, and create lasting impact in construction? In this special Women’s History Month episode of Building Conversations, host Christie Mullen—Director of Business Development at Structure Tone New Jersey—sits down with Wendy Castro, Director, Design & Construction at Rockefeller Group, and Christine Bunner, Project Manager at RC Andersen for an honest conversation about mentorship, inclusive team culture, problem-solving, and the power of women supporting women across complex projects.
If there is one simple truth in construction it’s this: great partnerships make great projects. Structure Tone London’s Ilka VanHeerden and Scott Palmer discuss this very idea with Jayson Crosley (formerly of Turner & Townsend, now JPMC), digging into the benefits of strong supply chain relationships and what really makes a partnership work.
Situated at the intersection of La Cienega and Sunset Boulevard on LA’s iconic Sunset Strip, The Now makes an unmistakable architectural statement. The mixed-use development stands as one of Layton’s most complex urban projects in Southern California, but it’s the work behind the project that steals the show.