Health care is like health itself: you never know what might hit you. It therefore requires collaboration among everyone working in the field, be it medical providers, technicians, administrators and the real estate professionals responsible for the development of the facilities where people receive care.

There’s good news when it comes to women in the AEC industry: There are more women in the workforce than ever. According to Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG), the number of women in the architecture, engineering, and construction workforce has increased to roughly 30% in the last 15 years. New hires, in particular, rate even higher.

In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert series, STOBG Senior Vice President of Building Repositioning, Brooks McDaniel, explores the complexities of office-to-residential conversions. Join Brooks as he debunks common myths, breaks down cost comparisons, and discusses design challenges, zoning impacts, and government incentives shaping these transformative projects.

The life sciences sector is one of the fastest growing and most complex areas in construction today. With advancements in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical research, the demand for state-of-the-art laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and flexible research spaces continues to surge.