Author: Caryn Norton
For SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, the end of their lease represented an opportunity to reimage the future. Together with Structure Tone Dublin and Henry J. Lyons, the company thoughtfully designed, built, and moved into their dream office space—all within 28 weeks.
In our Ask the Expert series, STOBG Vice President & Life Sciences Sector Leader, Jennie Taveras, discusses the intricacies of life sciences construction. Join Jennie to learn what we mean when we say ‘life sciences,’ how builders are keeping up with the rapid advancement of medical and research technology, and what strategies are helping us deliver projects faster and safer than ever before.
A safe jobsite is a baseline commitment for any construction jobsite. But when a project team goes above and beyond, how can they show their workers and the rest of the industry that they excel when it comes to keeping their site safe?
The term “net zero” has garnered plenty of buzz around the AEC industry, among policy makers, and within the sustainability community—but what does net zero actually mean? We sat down with STO Building Group’s own VP of Sustainability, Jennifer Taranto, to answer some of the top questions about building, designing, and managing net zero buildings.
In our newest Ask the Expert series on the Building Conversations podcast, STOBG’s Vice President of Sustainability, Jennifer Taranto, explores the evolving world of net zero buildings—what it means, key drivers behind the movement, and how government regulations, renewable energy, and emerging technologies are shaping the future of sustainable construction.
The urgency to combat climate change in the AEC industry is driving innovative strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One such initiative is EMission Zero, launched by Seattle-based architecture firm Miller Hull.
Seattle’s Lake Union has lived many lives throughout its history. It is the ancestral home of the Duwamish indigenous people and a key part of the Lake Washington Ship Canal that connects Lake Washington to the Puget Sound. The freshwater lake was also the construction site of Boeing’s first aircraft and the location of Tom Hanks’ houseboat in the movie Sleepless in Seattle.
The data center landscape in the U.S., particularly in New Jersey, is experiencing significant growth driven by the evolution of technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Yet there is still a good deal of uncertainty around how to meet this growing need.
Sometimes the tools we use shape us, as much as they do the task at hand. For the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry that’s perhaps a little truer than most; ironically so, given the persistent reputation for clinging to the old ways.
Have you ever thought about where all your favorite podcasters record? Join Kiera Brady, Structure Tone New York Project Manager, Scott Corneby, Structure Tone New York Executive Vice President, Michael Farrell, Structure Tone New Jersey Regional Vice President, and James Dunn, Pavarini North East Project Manager, as they discuss what goes into constructing broadcast and media spaces—and how our approach as builders is evolving with the advancement of technology.