Author: Caryn Norton
What is Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), and why is it becoming a gamechanger for mass timber construction? In this episode of Ask the Expert, Pete Kobelt, Director of Mass Timber Solutions at STO Building Group (STOBG), answers listener questions about how DFMA is transforming project planning, manufacturing, and delivery.
Construction costs are being squeezed from every direction at once. The teams staying ahead are the ones procuring early and watching the supply chain closely. Find the trends and strategies to keep your project on track in our new Procurement Market Update for Q2 here.
In this episode of the STO Building Group’s Innovation Expo Series, host Rob Leon sits down with Ellen Giuntini, Founder and CEO of Otto Tech Systems, to discuss how the Otto Smart Ladder System is helping improve jobsite safety—from real-time alerts and digital inspections to data-driven insights.
As builders, we’re delivering spaces where families, students, colleagues, and communities gather. Nowhere is that more evident than in our school projects. While the metrics of budget and schedule remain critical, forward-thinking districts are expanding the definition of project success: improved student outcomes, reduced environmental impact, and buildings that contribute to long-term community health and quite simple, beautiful to behold.
When Fender Musical Instruments Corporation decided to consolidate two Scottsdale locations into a single headquarters, they invested in a 78,000 SF facility that reflected their culture. The building includes a professional recording studio, private practice rooms, a model shop for R&D, and an amplifier testing room where equipment gets pushed to its limits.
Across life sciences, healthcare, mission critical environments, and corporate campuses, one trend has become clear: projects are getting bigger, faster, and more complex than ever before. What was once considered ambitious is quickly becoming the new baseline. We’ve entered an era of “mega projects.”
Climate risk is an increasingly important consideration for the construction industry, with implications for operations, project delivery, and long-term business strategy.
What drives operational excellence on a construction project? Recorded live at the Superintendent Convention, this panel discussion explores what drives operational excellence on a construction project—from managing complex projects to supporting mental health in the field, the conversation is packed with real-world experiences and practical insights on building strong teams and delivering successful projects.
Mental well-being is a key driver of health and safety in construction—and our people are developing strong initiatives to support each other when times get tough.
When a worker fell, a Type II helmet and chinstrap helped prevent a tragic outcome. At the end of 2025, the STO Building Group family adopted a Type II helmet with chinstrap requirement for all subcontractors, extending a previous policy that mandated helmets for all employees.