Author: Caryn Norton
STOBG’s leading indicators initiative is identifying key project stressors, gathering meaningful data, and taking proactive steps to prevent incidents before they happen.
A 2025 report from McKinsey projects that the data center market will require $6.7 trillion to keep up with computing demand. This meteoric growth means data center developers need teams who can jump right in to get these projects online with speed and with skill. That’s where the STO Building Group’s family of builders comes in.
While we set two organizational safety records in 2025, the real win isn’t the numbers—it’s people going home safe at the end of each day.
In today’s construction landscape, uncertainty is the new normal. Whether it’s the rising cost of materials, schedule disruptions, or growing pressure to meet carbon reduction goals, owners and builders alike are navigating a complex, shifting environment.
Our latest Interiors Cost Report is here, offering key insights into market trends, pricing stability, and what to expect in the months ahead.
By Michael P. Walsh, Vice President, Elevator Construction Consultants (ECC)For decades, elevators have been the quiet backbone in the construction world—the intricate machine that allows our skylines to exist. Often first trades on-site and the last to leave, elevators support the way we live and move day-to-day. Yet, too many building specs are stuck in the past, anchored to outdated technologies that can’t meet the demands of tomorrow’s structures.Today, we stand at a technological crossroads. After decades of anticipation, the so-called “Smart Elevator Revolution” is no longer a promise. It’s here and it’s redefining how buildings function from the inside out.From…
In the wake of the pandemic, we’ve seen a fundamental shift in how cities use space. Commercial tenants are prioritizing quality over quantity, leaving older office buildings underoccupied and underutilized. At the same time, an increase in healthcare investment and technological advancements have led to a surge life sciences growth across the nation. These two trends have set the stage for an unconventional solution: converting office buildings into lab space.