Building Conversations
Episodes
Ask the Expert: Inside the World of Compliance with Leah Ramos
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Ask the Expert on the Building Conversations podcast, Leah Ramos, Senior Vice President of Ethics, Compliance, and Audit at STO Bui...
Innovation Expo: Buildots
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STO Building Group’s Innovation Expo Series, host Rob Leon sits down with Jessica Herrala, Regional Vice President of Buildots, t...
Leading from the Field: Lessons from the Superintendent Roundtable
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From fostering collaboration to sharing best practices, this episode goes inside the STO Building Group Superintendent Roundtable. Join Greg Dunkle, S...
Innovation Expo: Day 2+
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STO Building Group’s Innovation Expo Series, host Rob Leon sits down with Alex Rothman, co-founder and CEO of Day 2+ and Michael ...
Synergy on Site: Exploring IPD (RE-RELEASE)
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how modern construction delivery methods are reshaping the industry? Join Chris McGinnis, Senior Project Manager at LF Driscoll, Mike Di...
Ask the Expert: The Power of AI in Construction with Rob Leon
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is artificial intelligence transforming the way we build? In this episode of Ask the Expert, host Rob Leon, Chief Innovation Officer at STO Buildi...
Innovation Expo: How Outbuild is Reinventing Construction Scheduling
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STO Building Group’s Innovation Expo Series, host Rob Leon sits down with Franco Giaquinto, founder and CEO of Outbuild, to explo...
Breaking Ground: Circularity Through Partnerships
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can the construction industry shift from a “take, make, waste” cycle to a circular economy? In celebration of Zero Waste Week, host Jennifer T...
Boston’s Circular Shift: Building Smarter, Greener, Better
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Zero Waste Week, join Jennifer Taranto, VP of Sustainability at STO Building Group, Michael Orbank, Sustainability Manager, Northeas...
Inside NYC’s Push for Material Circularity
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Zero Waste Week, join Jennifer Taranto, VP of Sustainability at STO Building Group, Ryan Hughes, Sustainability Manager at Structure Tone ...
Ask the Expert: Mastering Building Façades with Michael Signorile
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Ask the Expert, Michael Signorile, Exterior Envelope Supervisor at Pavarini McGovern, dives into the world of building façad...
Built to Chill: Exploring Cold Storage Construction
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build high-performance cold storage facilities in today’s market? Join Layton Construction’s National Building Group ...
Ask the Expert: The Elevator Playbook with Michael Walsh
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert, series, Michael Walsh, Vice President of Elevator Construction Consultants at STO Building Group, shares ...
Next-Level Building: Drones, AI, and Reality Capture
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is reality capture technology changing the way we build? Join Greg Dunkle, STO Building Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Jon Ferguson, Vice Pres...
Ask the Expert: Safety Innovations with Keith Haselman
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert series on the Building Conversations podcast, STOBG’s Senior Vice President of Safety, Keith Haselman, e...
Stacking the Deck: The Rise of Mass Timber in Modern Building
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could mass timber be the catalyst for the next era of construction efficiency and sustainability? Join Doug Kroll, Director of Business Development at...
Ask the Expert: The Future of Workplace Design with Stephen Dennis
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert series, STOBG’s Global Services Account Executive, Stephen Dennis, breaks down the biggest cost trends s...
Innovation Expo Series: Featuring BuildVision
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the future of procurement in construction? At STO Building Group's Innovation Expo, Chief Innovation Officer Rob Leon was joined by D...
Innovation Expo Series: Featuring Join
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode features a conversation from STOBG’s Innovation Expo Series—a video series designed by STOBG Innovation to help professionals in...
Women Who Build: Strength, Family, and Inclusion in the Field
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to balance motherhood and a career in construction? In this special Women’s History Month collaboration episode, join Rebecca Leon...
Ask the Expert: Navigating Office-to-Residential Conversions with Brooks McDaniel
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Ask the Expert series, STOBG Senior Vice President of Building Repositioning, Brooks McDaniel, explores the complexities ...
Ask the Expert: Exploring Life Sciences Construction with Jennie Taveras
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Ask the Expert series, STOBG Vice President & Life Sciences Sector Leader, Jennie Taveras, discusses the intricacies of life sciences const...
Ask the Expert: Decoding Net Zero with Jennifer Taranto
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our newest Ask the Expert series on the Building Conversations podcast, STOBG’s Vice President of Sustainability, Jennifer Taranto, explores the ...
Studio Shifts: Building the Future of Broadcast & Media Spaces
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about where all your favorite podcasters record? Join Kiera Brady, Structure Tone New York Project Manager, Scott Corneby, Struc...
Synergy on Site: Exploring IPD
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how modern construction delivery methods are reshaping the industry? Join Chris McGinnis, Senior Project Manager at LF Driscoll, Mike Di...
NYC's Commercial Reinvention: Office to Residential (RE-RELEASE)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With more than 25% of the country’s office stock projected to become obsolete by 2030, how is an international commercial hub like New York City ada...
Building a Mindful Connection: The Built Environment & Mental Health (RE-RELEASE)
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join STOBG’s VP of Human Resources, Keith Lodge, as he interviews Lauren Moss, SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer at Vornado Realty Trust, Dr. Whi...
Controlled Implosions & Campus Construction at Vanderbilt University
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the controlled implosions of two existing towers to groundbreaking sustainability efforts, the design and construction of Vanderbilt’s newest r...
From the Boardroom: Wisdom From Women at the Top, Part 2
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the essence of leadership: Join Claudia Healy, STOBG's Chief Human Resources Officer, as she interviews three members of STOBG's Board of Di...
From the Boardroom: Wisdom From Women at the Top, Part 1
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the essence of leadership: Join Claudia Healy, STOBG's Chief Human Resources Officer, as she interviews three members of STOBG's Board of Di...
The Slingshot Effect: Today’s Mission Critical Market
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The post-pandemic data center boom isn’t slowing down, so how are hyperscalers, builders, and manufacturers keeping up? Join STO Mission Critical Pr...
Transformative Tech: Eliminating Construction Silos with Day 2+, Part 2
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is Day 2+? Join Executive Chairman of STOBG, Jim Donaghy, SVP of Technical Operations, Steve Neeson, and Structure Tone New York’s Director of ...
Transformative Tech: Eliminating Construction Silos with Day 2+, Part 1
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is Day 2+? Join Executive Chairman of STOBG, Jim Donaghy, SVP of Technical Operations, Steve Neeson, and Structure Tone New York’s Director of ...
An Oral History of Structure Tone: Rebuilding After 9/11 (RE-RELEASE)
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On September 11th, 2001, our Structure Tone team lost a number of friends, clients, family members, and partners, as well as three of their own—Bren...
Paving the Way: How Construction Drives Economic Vitality
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can builders leverage the full strength of our communities? Join Jay Smith, President of Ajax Building Company, as he interviews Ajax’s Director...
Building a Mindful Connection: The Built Environment & Mental Health
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What role does the built environment play in influencing our well-being? Join STOBG’s VP of Human Resources, Keith Lodge, as he interviews Lauren Mo...
NYC’s Commercial Reinvention: Office to Residential
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With more than 25% of the country’s office stock projected to become obsolete by 2030, how is an international commercial hub like New York City ada...
An Oral History of Structure Tone: A New Chapter
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2010s sparked an age of reformation—for the construction industry and for New York City. Inspired by the momentum, Structure Tone invested in a ...
Breaking Barriers: Women in the Field
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a woman in the field in New York City? Join Structure Tone New York's Superintendent, Kiera Brady, VP of Operations, Stacey Da...
An Oral History of Structure Tone: The Beginning (RE-RELEASE)
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Irish American Heritage Month! In honor of Structure Tone's Irish roots, we’re resharing a favorite podcast episode from Structure Tone’s O...
Special Joint Episode - TSX Broadway: Raising History in Times Square
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TSX Broadway is being transformed into an unprecedented, entertainment-driven destination that will redefine how people engage with Times Square. In t...
Alternative Project Delivery Defined
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Design-build, design-assist, IPD, hybrid approaches—what’s the difference between each of these delivery methods, and how do owners determine whic...
An Oral History of Structure Tone: Rebuilding After 9/11
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been 21 years since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. We lost a number of friends, clients, family members, and partners, as well as t...
An Oral History of Structure Tone: Building Relationships in the ’90s & ’00s
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1990s and 2000s, Structure Tone was growing so quickly that the company’s office space could hardly keep up! From welcoming a handful of new ...
Speed to Market: STO Mission Critical in Texas
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the fast-paced world of mission critical construction, speed matters—and builders everywhere are looking for game-changing solutions that will he...
Mastering Uncertainty: The Construction Supply Chain
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when even the best-laid plans are consistently challenged by supply chain disruptions? Join David Hamilton, VP of Purchasing at Structure...
Building Repositioning: Creating a Greener World
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to building repositioning, what motivates developers to build green? Tune in as Curtis Brown, STOBG’s VP of Business Development explo...
An Oral History of Structure Tone: Era of Expansion
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By the 1980s, Structure Tone leaders began considering opportunities outside of New York City—but growth for the sake of growth wasn’t exactly the...
Preserving History at St. Patrick’s Cathedral (RE-RELEASE)
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we're re-releasing one of our earliest podcasts. Join Rich Schneider and Mike Neary of Structure Tone New York as the...
Layton’s Approach to VDC
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The demand for BIM and VDC solutions is growing stronger every day—and builders need to continue to innovate and evolve to keep up. Join Public Rela...
The Power of Partnership: MWDBEs
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Women in Construction Week, Danielle Simone, STO Building Group Vice President & Regulatory Compliance Counsel, had a candid conversation ...
Evolving Expectations in the Industrial Sector
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the fast-paced world of industrial construction, every second counts—but delivering the highest quality product on time, on schedule, and on budg...
Quality Construction: A Celebration of Workmanship
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is a zero-punch project so elusive? Join STO Building Group Executive Chairman, Jim Donaghy, as he discusses the ins and outs of delivering a top-...
Supporting Mental Health in Construction
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pain isn’t always obvious, especially on a construction site. Join Abbie Klein, Vice President of Benefits, Compensation, & Special Projects at STO ...
An Oral History of Structure Tone: Building in the ‘80s & ‘90s
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From pagers and payphones to physical change orders, building in the 1980s was certainly different! Tune in to Episode 3 of Structure Tone’s 50th An...
An Oral History of Structure Tone: Creating a Family Culture
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The celebration continues! In episode two of Structure Tone’s 50th Anniversary Oral History podcast series, we’re honored to share a special appea...
An Oral History of Structure Tone: The Beginning
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 marks Structure Tone’s 50th year in business! Join us as we continue to celebrate how far we’ve come through a special oral history podcast s...
Building for Blast
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Justin Goodman, director of business development at Structure Tone Southwest, as he discusses the complexities of building blast resistant struct...
The Possibilities of Smart Buildings
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a smart building smart? Join Structure Tone New York Project Manager & Mechanical Specialist, Doug Kruser, as he discusses the vast possibi...
The Evolution of Corrections & Detention Facilities
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From mental health considerations to modular design and delivery, correctional facility design and construction has transformed over time. Join Senior...
A Mission Critical Market Update: EU & UK
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How has the transition to post-pandemic life impacted the mission critical market? Join Structure Tone London’s business development director, Richa...
Space as a Service
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From sit-stand desks to changing the way the world thinks about coworking—join us for a pre-pandemic discussion between Joseph Cribbin, president of...
LF Driscoll's Modern Approach to Diversity
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity is a fact; inclusion is a choice. Join LF Driscoll’s EOP and controls manager, Saege Steele, as she discusses what’s worked—and what h...
Innovation & the AEC Angels, Part 2
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Determined to drive innovative change from within the industry, Thornton Tomasetti, STO Building Group, Syska Hennessy, and SHoP Architechs formed the...
Innovation & the AEC Angels, Part 1
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In an industry that’s been historically slow to adopt the latest technologies, the architecture, engineering, and construction fields present incred...
The US Northeast Corridor: A Life Sciences Supercluster
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With all eyes on the industry developing and manufacturing the vaccine, five markets across the US Northeast—Boston-Cambridge, Washington D.C., New ...
Mass Timber Construction: The Carbon Sequester
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From the embodied carbon associated with construction materials to the operational carbon produced throughout a building’s lifecycle, the design and...
A Holistic Approach to Flex Space with Hana, Part 2
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What can the physical workplace offer the next generation of workers? Join Executive Vice President of STO Global Services, Rob Leon, in PART 2 of STO...
A Holistic Approach to Flex Space with Hana, Part 1
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Creating spaces where people with purpose can accomplish great things—that’s Hana’s mission. But what does a flexible workplace look like in the...
Taking the Lead to Return to the Workplace
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As COVID-19 shifted what a “workplace” should look like, organizations across the globe have mobilized to pull together new protocols and practice...
A Look at AEC Remote Learning with ENR
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In construction, the best education is the one you get on the job. But in a world where remote learning is the only option, how is the AEC industry—...
The Post-Pandemic Workplace
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With millions still working from home, what does the post-pandemic workplace look like, and how is the corporate interiors market preparing for this n...
Construction Across the Tri-State
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When New York shut down construction earlier this year, Connecticut and New Jersey followed suit—or so it seemed! With active projects in New York, ...
Mission Critical in the Age of Social Distancing
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When the world transitioned to working, learning, and socializing from home in the blink of an eye, how did the internet—and its critical infrastruc...
Adapting to the New Normal On Site
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does a safe jobsite look like during a global pandemic? The construction industry has experienced mass shutdowns across several regions in the US...
Shutting Down and Gearing Up in Boston
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From shutting down jobsites across entire cities in some regions, to working through the crisis in others, the construction industry has been turned u...
The Evolution of Data
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s changed in the European data center market since IBM opened its first international office in 1956? On this episode, join Jason Monks, Struct...
The Value of CRE Tech
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In an age where landlords are more like hoteliers, how can commercial real estate technology enhance the tenant experience? On this episode, join Jona...
Bonus Episode: Building Hope with Make-A-Wish
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can the AEC industry band together to give back? Tune in to our special bonus episode to find out how NYC's real estate and construction community...
Preserving History at St. Patrick's Cathedral
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to restore every square inch of a century-old structure? Join Rich Schneider and Mike Neary of Structure Tone New York as they discu...
Data-driven Design
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when weeks of robust research and data collection meet workplace design? Find out how Aaron Schiller’s award-winning design firm uses i...
Tradeswomen the Trailblazers
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With more women in construction management roles today than ever before, have we forgotten about tradeswomen and their fight for gender equality on si...
ACTion in the world of VDC
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a world where the design team, construction team, and their subs work directly from a shared, buildable model. Join Clayton Lyons, Donal Lyon...
Building Repositioning in NYC
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To build new or transform the old? Join Jason Vesuvio, vice president of core and shell firm Pavarini McGovern, as he discusses building repositioning...
Sustainable Building
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder when the construction industry started paying attention to sustainability and wellness? In this episode, you'll get an inside look at the ...
Trailer
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From utilizing technology in the field to searching for a more sustainable approach to building, today nearly every field in construction is pressing ...