Building Conversations

As New York City's office market continues to evolve, what separates thriving properties from struggling assets? In this episode of Ask the Expert, host Brooks McDaniel, Senior Vice President of Building Repositioning at STO Building Group, explores the current state of the New York City office market and explains how strategic building repositioning can help older office properties compete with today's premier Class A developments. 

As artificial intelligence continues to drive unprecedented computing demands, how are data centers evolving to keep pace? In this episode of the Ask the Expert,  host Terence Deneny, Senior Vice President of Mission Critical, discusses how AI is reshaping data center design through liquid cooling technologies, higher rack densities, and next-generation infrastructure.

How can the construction industry shift from a “take, make, waste” cycle to a circular economy? In celebration of Zero Waste Week, host Jennifer Taranto, VP of Sustainability at STO Building Group is joined by Tim Conway, VP of Sustainability at Shaw Industries, and Avery McKitrick Sustainability Coordinator to explore how takeback programs and supplier partnerships are transforming waste management on jobsites.

In celebration of Zero Waste Week, join Jennifer Taranto, VP of Sustainability at STO Building Group, Michael Orbank, Sustainability Manager, Northeast Region at STO Building Group, and Andrea Love, Principal and Director of Building Science at Payette, as they explore how Boston teams are turning demolition into deconstruction—leveraging partnerships across owners, designers, contractors, and vendors while navigating policy, storage, and market challenges.

In honor of Zero Waste Week, join Jennifer Taranto, VP of Sustainability at STO Building Group (STOBG), Ryan Hughes, Sustainability Manager at Structure Tone New York, and Tiffany Williams, Sustainability Manager at Rudin, as they explore how selective deconstruction, material recovery, and take-back programs are transforming NYC construction.

What will multifamily housing look like in the next decade? Join experts from Layton Construction, Executive Vice President, Cris Bryant, Project Manager, Cooper Sharpe, VP of Operations, Jeremy Hobbs, and Scott Stringfellow, Director of Construction at PEG Construction/PEG Companies. as they explore the trends reshaping multifamily development, from build-to-rent communities and live-work environments to modular construction and off-site prefabrication. Along the way, they share real-world lessons and discuss why flexibility, collaboration, and building the right product in the right location are essential for long-term success.

What does better information management look like in modern construction? In this episode of Building Conversations, host Harry Lewis, BIM/VDC Leader at Structure Tone Dublin, is joined by Ryan Ford, BIM Manager at Structure Tone Dublin, and Davitt Lamon, Head of BIM at the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), for a deep dive into BIM, ISO 19650, and the evolving role of digital construction. From Structure Tone Ireland’s journey to ISO 19650 certification to the wider impact of Ireland’s BIM mandate, the conversation explores how standardized information management is transforming project delivery.

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, answers questions about how DFMA is transforming project planning, manufacturing, and delivery.

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.

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.