Author: Caryn Norton
In today’s market, uncertainty is part of the process. From labor shortages to supply chain issues, there are a number of factors that can impact your project’s cost, schedule, and quality. Now picture building 10 projects across 10 cities—all similar in size, scale, and scope—in less than two years. How can owners and developers avoid compounding change orders, costs, and coordination issues during real estate rollouts with so many variables?
They’re featured in films, literature, and throughout pop culture…usually as a threat. But have no fear—robots are here to enhance our society rather than take it over. In the construction industry, robots can work alongside humans to help keep them safer and increase productivity. Here, Structure Tone Southwest operations manager Ryan Davis details their collaboration with Rugged Robotics, a Houston-based construction technology company, and the significance of robots on construction sites.
The supply chain conversation continues! As global events, rail transportation, and other factors impact the availability of materials, our STOBG experts are monitoring these market variables and communicating with trade partners—and one another—to respond to supply chain challenges. Read more in our Supply Chain Market Update.
Predicting the costs of a construction project can be challenging, but our experts have analyzed real-time data from projects across the globe to help pinpoint market trends and look ahead at the future. Learn more about these real-time findings in our Cost Benchmarking Update.
As honeybees play an essential part in our ecosystem, offices across STO Building Group have committed to raising and conserving several bee colonies—from Toronto to New York City.
As the technologies and advancements in construction have evolved to further promote efficiency, one standard has become increasingly popular in the United States: the Passive House Standard.
Predicting the costs of a construction project is as challenging as ever with inflation, supply chain issues, and other factors constantly in flux. Our experts are analyzing real-time data from our own projects to help pinpoint trends in various markets and help look ahead at the future. These real-time findings are compiled in our Cost Benchmarking Update for commercial interior fit-outs across our markets.
Since Layton Construction started using prefabricated exterior enclosure panels, they have seen significant benefits, from time and cost to safety and quality.