Author: Caryn Norton
In this Building Conversations Ask the Expert episode, David Hamilton, Senior Vice President of Construction Procurement Solutions, answers listener questions about construction procurement and the evolving strategies reshaping how projects are delivered. From industry fragmentation and supply chain complexity to direct manufacturer partnerships and technology-driven visibility, Dave explains how modern procurement approaches help reduce risk, improve cost certainty, and keep projects on schedule. Tune in to learn how smarter procurement decisions create more control, transparency, and better outcomes for clients.
In this episode, Greg Dunkle, Chief Operating Officer at STO Building Group, sits down with three pre-construction leaders—James Mezzadri, Estimating Manager at Structure Tone New York, Troy Addis, Senior Vice President at LF Driscoll, and Kurt Thomas, Vice President of Business Development at Layton Construction—to discuss how pre-construction sets the tone for project success. They explore how early collaboration builds client trust, drives schedule and cost certainty across sectors, and how tools like VDC, pull planning, and shared platforms help teams stay aligned from estimating through delivery.
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 Yet, too many building specs are stuck in the past, anchored to outdated technologies that can’t meet the demands of tomorrow’s structures.Today, we stand at a technological crossroads.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.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, Michael Signorile, Exterior Envelope Supervisor at Pavarini McGovern, explores the future of building façades, from design reviews to advanced technologies like BIPV and electrochromic glass, offering strategies to achieve high-performance, energy-efficient, and visually striking results.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, Michael Signorile, Exterior Envelope Supervisor at Pavarini McGovern, explores the future of building façades, from design reviews to advanced technologies like BIPV and electrochromic glass, offering strategies to achieve high-performance, energy-efficient, and visually striking results.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, Michael Signorile, Exterior Envelope Supervisor at Pavarini McGovern, explores the future of building façades, from design reviews to advanced technologies like BIPV and electrochromic glass, offering strategies to achieve high-performance, energy-efficient, and visually striking results.
By Brooks McDaniel, Senior Vice President, STO Building Group We’ve all seen the headlines about the office-to-residential conversion boom. From New York to San Francisco, policymakers and developers have embraced the narrative that underutilized office buildings could be the key to solving both housing shortages and commercial real estate distress. But as more projects make their way from concept to construction, a new trend is emerging: office-to-hybrid (or mixed-use) conversions. This approach involves retaining some office space, layering in residential, and integrating ground-floor retail or amenity space. Depending on the original asset, these types of transformations can be more feasible…
By Michael Walsh, Vice President, Elevator Construction Consultants (ECC)In construction, success is often measured in percent complete, square footage delivered, or inspections passed. But I believe the more valuable lessons come from what doesn’t go according to plan. At Elevator Construction Consultants (ECC), we’ve learned that failure, when approached with transparency and purpose, is one of the most powerful drivers of growth. In fact, we’ve built a business around it.Over the past seven years, ECC has overseen 291 final elevator inspections, passing 97% on the first attempt. That’s an impressive number, and yes, we’re proud of it. But the true…
In this episode of Ask the Expert, Michael Signorile, Exterior Envelope Supervisor at Pavarini McGovern, explores the future of building façades, from design reviews to advanced technologies like BIPV and electrochromic glass, offering strategies to achieve high-performance, energy-efficient, and visually striking results.