Author: Caryn Norton
The life sciences industry has undergone significant transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These shifts have not only reshaped operations across the sector but have also laid the foundation for the future of healthcare and life sciences facilities.
More healthcare projects in North America are considering mass timber construction to reap the benefits, including improved patient experiences and healing outcomes.
Recognizing the benefits of the modern safety helmet over the traditional hard hat, STO Building Group is extending its 100% helmet requirement to include subcontractors.
As the demand for life sciences facilities grows, so does the need for innovative, sustainable, and efficient construction solutions. Enter mass timber: a versatile and eco-friendly building material poised to revolutionize the design and construction of life sciences spaces. From the environmental benefits to the aesthetic qualities, mass timber offers a fresh take on the future of life sciences facilities.
The shift away from the five-day office work week was already causing vacancies in big downtown office buildings across U.S. cities before the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the trend.
Multifamily luxury housing has been booming in cities across the US. But what exactly does “luxury” mean? It depends on the market, says experts from STO Building Group’s multifamily builders. Here are perspectives from three different US markets.
What does it take to balance motherhood and a career in construction? In this special Women’s History Month collaboration episode, join Rebecca Leonardis, STO Building Group’s SVP of Marketing and Communications, Stacey Dackson, Structure Tone New York’s Vice President of Operations, and Tonia Rivers, host of Mothers in Construction and owner and president of WLS Construction Consultants, as they dive into what it means to build not just structures but legacies—juggling deadlines, leadership, and the unique challenges of being not just women, but mothers, in the industry.
Health care is like health itself: you never know what might hit you. It therefore requires collaboration among everyone working in the field, be it medical providers, technicians, administrators and the real estate professionals responsible for the development of the facilities where people receive care.
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.
In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert series, STOBG Senior Vice President of Building Repositioning, Brooks McDaniel, explores the complexities of office-to-residential conversions. Join Brooks as he debunks common myths, breaks down cost comparisons, and discusses design challenges, zoning impacts, and government incentives shaping these transformative projects.