Browsing: Innovation
In 2020, a group of some of the brightest minds in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry came together to answer the question, “How do we find technology platforms that are made especially for our industry by those who know it best?” The answer: AEC Angels.
“Why are we here? It’s because we’re all instigators,” asserted Rob Leon, chief innovation officer at STO Building Group, speaking at BuiltWorlds’ recent Construction Tech Conference in Chicago.
As Chief Innovation Officer of STO Building Group, Rob Leon’s vision and mission is far-reaching, and can take many forms—from building cross-functional teams to fostering internal entrepreneurship to leading industry partnerships—but ultimately it’s a philosophy.
In case you missed it, last month’s Buildings Conference Venture Forum session featured a panel discussion with principals from AEC Angels, an early-stage “investing club,” as Managing Director Grant McCullagh likes to put it.
Whether it is maintaining effective communication with key project stakeholders or complying with complex regulatory standards, there are several universal challenges that architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and building operators all need to overcome.
With a robust network of over 4,700 construction professionals, the STO Building Group is rich with experts spanning all facets of the construction industry. That means local project teams can readily access that companywide expertise and experience for the benefit of their clients and projects. Here, we highlight just a few of these experts and their areas of specialization.
It’s exciting to open a flagship headquarters, unveil a major renovation, or announce a new office in a new city. But as much as clients look for capable, solutions-driven partners for those extensive capital projects, they’re just as—if not more—interested in construction partners who can serve their facilities for life.
When we think of “innovation,” we tend to think of ideation sessions with colorful stickers or “Hack-a-thon” type events. But innovation is much more. It’s a state of mind—a strategic approach to planning—and it happens every day at STO Building Group.
In today’s fast-paced construction landscape, persistent challenges haunt project schedules and budgets. Delays and cost overruns often arise due to fragmented communication among stakeholders, design discrepancies discovered during the construction phase, and the need for late stage change orders.
Going into the new year, staying on top of new tech trends is important to builders looking to maximize output and slash costs.